BIOS
Bio Based Innovation Outpost in Sardinia
The hub for bio-based and circular innovation in Sardinia.
Founded in Porto Torres, BIOS connects startups, companies, universities, and institutions to develop technologies and projects across .
BIOS enables new industrial integrations between innovation and local ecosystems, fostering the sustainable growth of Sardinia’s innovation landscape.
It is an initiative promoted by Eni through Joule, its school for enterprise, together with Fondazione di Sardegna, Innois, and BF Educational, operated by Zest Innovation and The Net Value, with the involvement of the University of Sassari, the University of Cagliari, Confindustria Sardegna, Coldiretti, and Versalis as a technical partner.
What We Offer
A Pathway for Innovation and Growth
BIOS connects innovative startups with corporates and PMIs to test and scale advanced technological solutions.
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for , ready to develop within our focus verticals, as well as interested in testing and integrating , supported by the BIOS ecosystem.
Program
What We Offer
BIOS gives startups and innovative PMI the opportunity to develop a Proof of Concept (PoC) in Sardinia, in collaboration with the program’s corporate partners.
A dedicated pathway combining technical, financial, logistical, and operational support, designed to accelerate the industrialization of bio-based technologies and guide them toward their first market traction.
Grant
Grant: €40,000 for each selected project, supporting the development and testing activities of the Proof of Concept (PoC).
Industrial Application Support
Technical and market mentors work closely with the team throughout the project, supporting both technology development and business model validation in real production environments, with access to industrial know-how and facilities.
Dedicated support for funding opportunities available to companies with an operational presence in Sardinia, including:
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incentive programs for innovative companies, with non-repayable grants covering up to 90% of eligible costs;
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support for research and development projects, with grants covering up to 80%;
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access to the expertise, infrastructure, and services of the Sardinia Ricerche Renewable Energy Platform.
Methodological Support & Agile Project Management
The program’s operating partners facilitate collaboration between corporates and startups, supporting teams throughout execution by applying an agile extreme project management methodology, with prioritized backlogs, sprints, reviews, and shared KPIs.
What We’re Looking For
PoC-Ready Startups and Innovative PMIs
We are looking for organizations with validated technologies or products, ready to develop concrete use cases within our focus verticals and to run Proofs of Concept in Sardinia.
Ideal requirements include:
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a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 6 or higher;
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initial evidence from pilot projects or production batches;
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scalable production plans;
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measurable circular impact.
Aziende
Sardinian PMI interested in testing and integrating startup-developed technologies into their operational processes, supported by the expertise and resources of the BIOS ecosystem.
For more details, learn more about the benefits for PMI in the dedicated FAQ section.
Verticals
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Agri-industrial waste valorization – converting agricultural residues into high-value ingredients, biomolecules, and feedstocks.
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Advanced sorting and recycling technologies – high-yield sorting and recovery processes for heterogeneous waste streams, from field to plant.
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WEEE and thermoplastics recycling – value chains to extract metals, polymers, and rare earth elements, closing the loop on technical waste.
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Biostimulants – biological solutions that increase crop yield and resilience while reducing chemical inputs.
WASTE AGRITECH
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Next-generation biofuels – fuels produced from biomass and waste to support the decarbonization of transport and industrial processes.
BIOFUELS
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Genetics – genetic selection and enhancement of high-yield, resilient varieties, supporting sustainability and climate-change adaptation.
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Nutraceuticals and coPMItics – clean active ingredients and formulations developed through bio- and green-chemistry processes.
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Coatings and paints – low-impact coatings delivering high technical performance (barrier, anticorrosion, antibacterial).
Green Chemistry
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Sustainable compounds – high-performance biocomposites and polymer blends as alternatives to fossil-based materials.
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Textiles and fibers – natural and regenerated fibers and eco-compatible treatments for circular fashion and interior design value chains.
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Additive manufacturing – 3D printing with bio-based and recycled feedstocks, enabling circular design and waste reduction.
BIOMATERIALIs
Program
Phase 1 · MATCHING
Gen - Mar 2026
Objective: to connect startups, corporate partners, and PMIs in order to identify concrete use cases.
Scouting
Scouting
Open call launch and startup sourcing.
Selection
Selection
Evaluation and shortlisting of the most promising applicants.
Matching Showcase
Startups present their solutions to corporate partners and local PMIs.
Technical Workshops
One-to-one meetings within 1–2 weeks to co-design tailored use cases.
Output
Selection of at least 8 projects advancing to the next phase (Factory).
Fase 2 · FACTORY
Apr – Dec 2026
Objective: to take startups and companies from use case to an operational Proof of Concept (PoC).
Setup
(2 months)
Definition of objectives and KPIs, feasibility study, reporting, and business case development (pilot and roll-out).
Pitch Day (mid-program event)
Presentation of proposed use cases to internal stakeholders and selection of 4 projects advancing to the next phase.
Execution
(4–8 months)
PoC development with weekly sprints and progress checkpoints.
Demo Day
Final presentation of achieved results and completed PoCs.
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