Technologies for the dehydration
of agro-industrial plant-based
by-products

What we are looking for?

EMPRESAS IANSA is seeking cost-efficient solutions to reduce the moisture content of a plant-based raw material derived from agro-industrial processes.

The goal is to transform this by-product into a valuable input within the framework of a circular economy model and resource efficiency.

Technological solutions may address the challenge through individual methods or combined technologies, for example, hybrid drying that considers mechanical extraction followed by a system to reduce residual moisture (systems that maximize initial water removal, reducing energy consumption in subsequent stages).

Priority will be given to solutions with the following characteristics:

  • Low energy consumption: technologies that optimize energy use, keeping operational costs within competitive ranges.
  • Modularity (Plug & Play): scalable solutions that allow for capacity adjustments without major operational redesigns.
  • Design following GMP guidelines (Good Manufacturing Practices).

How will we evaluate your solution?

Success will be evaluated based on technical and economic feasibility to achieve:

  • Final moisture: less than 15%.
  • Operating cost: cost-competitive drying alternative.
  • Processing capacity: industrial-scale flows (>100 tons per day of wet material).

We are expecting to find

Relevant technologies considered include:

High-efficiency ventilation systems

Microwave pre-treatments

Pulsed Electric Fields (PEF)

Waste heat recovery and integration systems

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Venture Client step by step

Applications

March 26 to May 13

Finalists selection

May 14 to July 10

Value Proposition Days

July 20 to 24

Proof of Concept Implementation

September-December 2026

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