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L1X: A commercial pilot biorefinery plant for biomass fractionation based on ionic liquids
The L1X project of Lixea Sweden AB aims to build and operate a commercial pilot plant, demonstrating a completely new method for biomass fractionation based on ionic liquids.
€21.5 m
in funding
2028
expected entry into operation
526 360 t
estimated Co2EQ emission avoidance
Key numbers
About the project
The L1X project led by Lixea will scale up the technology and build a first-of-its-kind production plant in Slovakia. The plant will process 25 000 tonnes of biomass per year and produce cellulose, lignin and furfural which will be used to replace fossil-based materials in diverse application areas, including moulded fibre and packaging solutions, thermoplastics and resins.
Impact of the project:
The biorefinery plant aims to produce high-quality cellulose, lignin, and furfural from residual biomass, resulting in the estimated avoidance of 526 360 tonnes of CO2 emissions over the course of 10 years.
Funding instrument Innovation Fund
Spinverse’s role
Spinverse experts worked together with Lixea in all aspects of the proposal preparation, including project concepting, GHG calculations, business plan and feasibility study, leading to success in the highly competitive Innovation Fund call. After the positive outcome, Spinverse also supported Lixea in the Grant Agreement process.
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Spinverse was an invaluable partner in reaching the next big milestone in our venture to turn the vision of sustainability into everyday reality for us all. Their patience and dedication helped to translate our complex, deep-tech proposal into a successful grant application - they were team members in every sense, and we are grateful for their expertise and support. We very much look forward to working with the team again in the near future!
Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
About the project
The LIFE Lit4Nature aims to establish a stronger, evidence-based system for biodiversity conservation and restoration across Lithuania. Major focus will be placed on strengthening the national biodiversity monitoring system, improving data collection and integration and on introducing innovative monitoring approaches to support evidence-based conservation and restoration decisions.
Impact of the project:
The project aims to boost stronger biodiversity and ecosystem recovery across Lithuania through nationwide conservation and restoration. Further, it wants to achieve better national coordination for efficient and well targeted conservation measures and their funding.
Funding instrument LIFE Programme
Spinverse’s role
Spinverse experts supported the coordinator throughout the two-stage LIFE Strategic Nature Project application process from concept note development to submitting the final proposal.
The support included workshops that brought together the proposal team to sharpen the project concept and focus the application on the most relevant and critical aspects of Lithuania's
Prioritised Action Framework for Natura 2000 and the forthcoming National Restoration Plan.
Spinverse’s strategic guidance, hands-on support and thorough quality reviews helped us focus on the critical aspects, strengthen the proposal logic and present its impacts convincingly. Their LIFE expertise gave our team confidence and contributed significantly to the proposal’s high quality and successful funding outcome.”
Supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals
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