Sector: Energy, Textile, Consulting services, Education, Research, invention of new biodegradable biomaterials from waste.
This best practice develops patented, zero-waste biomaterials from organic waste and single-cell organisms. It provides hands-on training and applied support for female entrepreneurs and SMEs to design, produce, and commercialize sustainable, market-ready products in sectors such as fashion, packaging, and design. The approach promotes circular economy principles, eco-innovation, and sustainable business growth.
Target Groups:
Female entrepreneurs and start-ups
SMEs seeking eco-innovative solutions
Beneficiaries:
Direct: entrepreneurs and businesses gain practical skills and innovative products
Indirect: the environment and local markets benefit from zero-waste, sustainable solutions
Impact and Outcomes
This practice has led to tangible business and environmental impacts. Female entrepreneurs and SMEs adopting the biomaterials and eco-innovation approach have been able to:
Launch market-ready sustainable products in fashion, packaging, and design sectors
Implement zero-waste and circular economy practices in their operations
Gain competitive advantage through patented biomaterials and unique product offerings
Success factors include:
Patented, high-quality biomaterials that are market-ready
Hands-on training combined with applied support for entrepreneurs
Strong focus on sustainability and circular economy principles
Clear alignment with market demand for eco-friendly solutions
Transferability & Scalability
This practice is highly adaptable across industries and regions. The core methodology turning organic waste and single-cell organisms into patented, zero-waste biomaterials can be applied in sectors such as fashion, packaging, interior design, cosmetics, and high-value product innovation.
By providing hands-on training and applied entrepreneurship support, the model enables businesses and female entrepreneurs to develop scalable, market-ready products. Its success relies on patented materials, circular economy integration, and practical application, making it replicable across different industries and market contexts.
Our practice develops patented biomaterials from organic waste, including eggshell, coffee grounds, and mycelium, applied in Biocandles, furniture, interior design, fashion, packaging, and innovative leather alternatives. We have created biomaterial pellets from coffee waste and developed packaging and mycelium-based leather, winning awards such as Balkan Green Ideas. As leaders among BiH innovators, we also run extensive educational programs and workshops in universities, schools, and vocational training institutions, promoting practical skills in sustainable biodesign. Our work has received international recognition in Korea and Germany, as well as prestigious national awards, demonstrating the market relevance, scalability, and impact of our approach for female entrepreneurs and businesses.
By providing hands-on training and applied entrepreneurship support, the model enables businesses and female entrepreneurs to develop scalable, market-ready products. Its success relies on patented materials, circular economy integration, and practical application, making it replicable across different industries and market contexts.