Phytocosmo
Sustainable Valorisation of Potato Haulms for Cosmeceutical and Pharmaceutical Products
Launchpad: Bio-based Manufacturing, Scotland – Rd2 CR&D
Solanesol
Project Overview
The Phytocosmo project aims to create a sustainable UK supply of solanesol, a high-value cosmetic and pharmaceutical compound, extracted from Scottish seed potato haulms – an agricultural by-product typically discarded. The project will design green extraction pathways and validate bioactivity, while supporting circular economy models in rural supply chains.
Duration: 18 months
Start Date: 1 June 2025
End Date: 30 November 2026
Total Project Cost: £433,614
Total Grant Awarded: £337,062
Delivered through 8 Work Packages
WP2 Potato Haulm Storage
WP3 Phytochemical Composition Analysis and Green Extraction Procedures
WP4 Analysis of Extracts as Cosmeceutical Active Ingredients
WP5 Business Case and Model
WP6 Market Entry Opportunities
WP7 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
WP8 Project Management
Consortium
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Project Lead: Sofia Alexiou