Сommercialization project:DP21681542«Introduction of technology for deep processing of Artemia cysts (Artemia) to obtain high-value export-oriented products».

Applicant: “Fisheries Research and Production Center” LLP

Grantee / Private partner: “Vostok-Aquaculture” LLP

Project goal: Introduction of technology for deep processing of Artemia cysts which makes it possible to improve the quality and added value of finished products, increase its competitiveness in the world market.

 Project objectives:

1. Procurement of raw materials (Artemia cysts) for processing;
2. Construction of a new production facility for the production of dry Artemia cysts;
3. Purchase of modern equipment necessary for the production of dry Artemia cysts;
4. Creation of a modern production and research laboratory to assess the quality of raw materials and finished products.
5. Commissioning of production for the processing of Artemia cysts;
6. Introduction of patented technology for deep processing of raw materials;
7. Production of finished products using the patented technology of deep processing of raw materials;
8. Promotion and sale of finished products.
9. Conclusion of 3 (three) license agreements for the acquisition of rights to an object of intellectual property: 1) patent for a utility model “Method of harvesting and processing of Artemia crustacean cysts”, Patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 6615; 2) Patent for utility model “Device for collecting Artemia eggs” Patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 3079; 3) Patent for utility model “Device for collecting Artemia cysts” Patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 6921.

Place of project implementation: «Vostok-Aquaculture» LLP (Pavlodar region).

Project implementation period: 2023-2025 yy.

Post-implementation period of the project: 2026-2028 yy.

Expected results:

1. Raw materials (Artemia cysts) will be procured for processing;
2. A new production facility for the production of dry Artemia cysts will be built;
3. The purchase of modern equipment necessary for the production of dry Artemia cysts will be made;
4. A modern production and research laboratory will be created to assess the quality of raw materials and finished products;
5. Artemia cyst processing plant will be put into operation;
6. The patented technology of deep processing of raw materials will be introduced;
7. Finished products will be produced using the patented technology of deep processing of raw materials;
8. Promotion and sale of finished products will be carried out.
9. 3 (three) license agreements will be concluded for the acquisition of rights to an intellectual property object: 1) a patent for a utility model “Method for harvesting and processing Artemia crustacean cysts”, Patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 6615; 2) Patent for utility model “Device for collecting Artemia eggs” Patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 3079; 3) Patent for utility model “Device for collecting Artemia cysts” Patent of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 6921.

Results obtained in 2023: A search for suppliers was carried out and contracts for the purchase of equipment and materials for the implementation of activities were concluded.