BIOAZUL at Transfiere 2025: Driving Innovation in Water and Agriculture

From March 12 to 14, 2025, BIOAZUL participated in Transfiere 2025, the largest knowledge and technology transfer forum in Europe. This event, held at FYCMA (Palace of Fairs and Congresses of Málaga), brought together companies, universities, and public and private entities from the R&D&I ecosystem, establishing itself as a benchmark in innovation and technological collaboration.

This year, at BIOAZUL, we focused on two key activities: the 1st BOOST-IN Workshop on Social Perception of Reclaimed Water and our Novafert stand, where we showcased the latest advances in sustainable fertilizers.

1st BOOST-IN Workshop on Social Perception of Reclaimed Water

On March 13, 2025, we organized the first BOOST-IN Workshop in Spain in Málaga. The event brought together public administrations, industry professionals, farmers, and citizens to discuss a crucial topic: the perception of reclaimed water in agriculture.

Discussing challenges and opportunities

The workshop began with an interactive session where participants shared their perspectives on reclaimed water. In groups, we explored how it is perceived by consumers, farmers, the supply chain, and regulatory bodies.

Some of the key barriers identified were:

• Lack of clear information, leading to doubts and distrust.
• Overly restrictive regulations, hindering the adoption of reclamation solutions.
• High implementation costs and difficulty accessing funding.
• Limited communication with public administrations, making it difficult to adapt regulations to the sector’s reality.

One of the most frequently repeated messages was the need for education and awareness, both in the public sector and society. Additionally, participants highlighted the importance of having proper infrastructure to ensure the quality of reclaimed water.

Our Novafert Stand: Sustainable Fertilizers for the Future

Throughout the fair, BIOAZUL had a stand dedicated to Novafert, our project focused on innovative methodologies to promote the use of alternative fertilizers. And it was a great success! We welcomed industry professionals eager to learn more about alternative fertilizers and how to reduce agriculture’s environmental impact.

Our team provided firsthand insights into how reclaimed water, the alternative fertilizer product studied in the Andalusia region within Novafert, can help reduce the use of traditional fertilizers thanks to its nutrient content. We also discussed how this practice can contribute to more sustainable agriculture. Additionally, the event was a fantastic opportunity for networking and exploring potential future collaborations.

We have launched a survey designed to gain deeper insights into consumer use and trends related to fertilizers. We invite everyone interested to participate and share their experiences. Your responses are essential for driving innovation in this field! You can complete the survey until April 15 at the following link: Novafert Survey.

Transfiere 2025: A Space for Sharing and Growing

Once again, Transfiere proved to be a key meeting point for technology and knowledge transfer. With a program full of thematic panels and conferences, the event allowed us to stay up to date with the latest developments in the scientific, technological, and business fields.

At BIOAZUL, we remain committed to innovation in the water and agriculture sectors. Our experience at Transfiere 2025 has reinforced our mission to promote the circular economy and sustainability in water resource management.

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our stand, participated in our workshop, or simply stopped by for a chat! We will keep working together for a more sustainable future.