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Project Details
Description
Through this project, Amyris intends to contribute to the optimization of the efficiency of its biomolecule production process and to investigate new applications for the by-products / residues resulting from this process, thus enhancing the development of new molecules of high commercial interest, in particular for the industries pharmaceutical, cosmetic, industrial and food industries.
As part of an application to AICEP, in a partnership between the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), Amyris Portugal and the Government of Portugal (AICEP), the Alchemy project is an investment in research, development and innovation of a very relevant investment of around 25 million with an incentive of 16.5 million, but involving a total expenditure of 42.3 million euros, of which 26.3 million euros is the responsibility of AMYRIS.
The project has a time span of 5 years, and results in the direct creation, in AMYRIS and UCP, of about 70 new jobs for researchers. There is also a very significant impact on indirect creation and job retention.
Focus on conducting valorization activities focused on three main areas, the project will includes the following main research lines:
1. Valorization of sugarcane bagasse & straw;
2. Valorization of fermentation vinasse & bottom;
3. Valorization of spent yeast;
4. Development of a new generation platform;
5. Optimization of fermentation processes & new applications for Amyris biomolecules.
The structuring impacts of the Alchemy Project for Portugal are indisputable, contributing very significantly to the national economy.
As part of an application to AICEP, in a partnership between the Universidade Católica Portuguesa (UCP), Amyris Portugal and the Government of Portugal (AICEP), the Alchemy project is an investment in research, development and innovation of a very relevant investment of around 25 million with an incentive of 16.5 million, but involving a total expenditure of 42.3 million euros, of which 26.3 million euros is the responsibility of AMYRIS.
The project has a time span of 5 years, and results in the direct creation, in AMYRIS and UCP, of about 70 new jobs for researchers. There is also a very significant impact on indirect creation and job retention.
Focus on conducting valorization activities focused on three main areas, the project will includes the following main research lines:
1. Valorization of sugarcane bagasse & straw;
2. Valorization of fermentation vinasse & bottom;
3. Valorization of spent yeast;
4. Development of a new generation platform;
5. Optimization of fermentation processes & new applications for Amyris biomolecules.
The structuring impacts of the Alchemy Project for Portugal are indisputable, contributing very significantly to the national economy.
Acronym | ALCHEMY |
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Status | Finished |
Effective start/end date | 1/01/18 → 30/06/23 |
Collaborative partners
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa
- Amyris Bioproducts Portugal (lead)
Keywords
- Biotechnology
- Research center
- Circular economics
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ALCHEMY PROJECT: Valorization of industrial by-products
Costa, P. (Speaker)
11 Mar 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Market Potential of Yeast Beta-glucans in the Cosmetic Industry within the Alchemy Project
Silva, M. (Supervisor) & Soares, Â. S. M. (Student)
2019Activity: Supervision
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Breaking the virus: yeast glucans as an effective alternative to acyclovir in HSVI treatment
Tavares-Valente, D., Moreira, H., Sousa, P., Amorim, M., Conde, A., Pintado, M., Fernandes, J. & Azevedo-Silva, J., May 2025, In: European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. 210, 114684.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Carnosic acid production from sugarcane syrup by engineered yeast in fed-batch fermentation
Carsanba, E., Fernandes, S., Beato, F., Carvalho, L. C., Pintado, A., Lopes, A., Ribeiro, M., Leal, T., Pintado, M. & Oliveira, C., 15 Mar 2025, In: Fermentation. 11, 3, 11 p., 147.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sugarcane straw hemicellulose extraction by autohydrolysis for cosmetic applications
Pereira, M. J., Pedrosa, S. S., Costa, J. R., Carvalho, M. J., Neto, T., Oliveira, A. L., Pintado, M. & Madureira, A. R., 7 Mar 2025, In: Molecules. 30, 6, 22 p., 1208.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Student theses
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Design of cellulose based micro- and nanostructures for encapsulation and controlled release of lipophilic biomolecules
Casanova, F. C. C. (Student), Ramos, Ó. L. D. S. (Supervisor), Pereira, C. P. F. (Co-Supervisor) & Fernandes, J. C. A. C. G. (Co-Supervisor), 18 Jan 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Design of natural and sustainable ingredients from sugarcane byproducts for cosmetic and skin care industry
Carvalho, M. J. C. B. D. (Student), Madureira, A. R. M. F. M. (Supervisor), Oliveira, A. L. D. S. (Co-Supervisor) & Pedrosa, S. M. A. S. (Co-Supervisor), 15 Jan 2024Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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Development of new in vitro models for the study of acne
Glória, A. R. V. E. (Student), Silva, J. P. A. (Supervisor) & Moreira, H. R. (Co-Supervisor), 7 Nov 2023Student thesis: Master's Thesis