Get a kickstart on your product

In our flexible production facility, we welcome companies looking to test and optimize processes for extracting components from marine and plant-based raw materials. Biotep can also produce products for sale.

About Biotep

Discover Biotep – your partner in bioprocessing! Biotep is not just a factory; it is an arena where biotechnological research meets production. With our unique ability to combine testing and trial production under one roof, we offer a seamless transition from the laboratory to large-scale production. This is bioprocessing at its best – harnessing nature’s own building blocks to create innovative products.

Strong expertise backing you

Benefit from Biotep’s experienced process operators and seamless collaboration with Nofima’s strong research expertise in biotechnological research and development. We can help you become Biotep-ready.

Reduce financial risk

Let Biotep be your factory while you use your resources to develop the market and build volume. Biotep is a food-approved production facility.

Excel at your production

Through experience with processes and equipment, you will know exactly what you need when building your own factory.

What our customers say

Read about the experiences Zooca and Marealis have gained by using Biotep in the development of marine products.

What our facilities can offer you

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of equipment do you have?

See Our Equipment

What is the minimum amount of raw material I need to bring?

1,000 kg, but for certain operations we can handle smaller volumes, for example for spray drying.

Do you have tricanters?

Yes.

Can you spray dry hydrolysates?

Yes.

Can I produce food products that can be consumed by humans?

Yes, Biotep is approved by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.

What types of raw materials can you handle?

We can handle marine and plant-based raw materials. Due to regulations, we cannot handle raw materials from livestock.

Not quite ready?

We will get you Biotep-ready!