Research areas
ITERG's Innovation Strategy: At the Intersection of Research and Industry
Research and innovation activities operate at the intersection of the worlds of research (public partnerships and international communication) and industry (confidentiality of results, economic realities, and market positioning).
Our mission is to meet the requirements of sustainability, preservation of natural resources, biomass valorization, as well as product safety and quality.
Listening and Gathering Industrial Needs
The strategy of gathering the needs of industrial stakeholders is one of the components of the Industrial Technical Center's mission. The expectations of ITERG's members and professional organizations are regularly expressed at thematic exchange seminars and specialized technical committees. At the same time, regular contacts are established through B2B prospecting with manufacturers in the agri-food and biosourced economy sectors, with a flow of around 300 customers a year, enabling us to measure market priorities and associated challenges.
Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation
ITERG’s Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) strategy is designed to address current and future sustainability challenges. We are committed to conserving natural resources and promoting practices that support the utilization of biomass, while ensuring the safety and quality of the final products.
Supporting Industrial Innovation at Every Stage of the TRL
ITERG stands out for its unique positioning, covering the entire spectrum of Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), thereby offering tailored support to industry partners. Our expertise spans several key areas:
Product Quality and Safety
We pay rigorous attention to product quality and safety, ensuring that our products meet the most stringent requirements.
Nutrition-Health
Our commitment to nutrition and health aims to develop products that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers.
Environmental Approaches
ITERG is at the forefront of environmental initiatives, promoting sustainable development and reducing the environmental footprint of industrial processes.
New Product or Process Development
We support innovation in new products and processes, helping companies stay competitive and keep pace with changes in their markets.
Environmental initiatives :
For :
- Improve your industrial performance
- Reduce the environmental impact of your products and processes.
- Developing eco-responsible products.
- Ensure your regulatory compliance
Health Nutrition
Preventing the development of major pathologies with a nutritional component is both a public health objective and a driver of innovation for AFI. ITERG is working in both directions, by participating in major public health research programs, and by developing the nutritional innovation potential of fats and vegetable proteins.
Product quality and safety
Our analytical research at ITERG is based on three pillars: the development of cutting-edge analytical methods, the creation of quality and preservation indicators, and the characterization of byproducts to generate industrial value.
Development of new products and processes
- Substitution of petrochemical components with bio-based molecules
- Enhancemrnt of co-products
- Eco-designed processes (savings in materials, energy, waste) for cleaner and less toxic chemistry for humans
- Industrial ecology
- Competitive processes.