The Experience of the Bulgarian Company Nasekomo in Circular Bioeconomy Development for the Kyiv Region

We discovered an interesting example of how the circular bioeconomy works during our visit to the Bulgarian company Nasekomo. The Kyiv Regional Development Agency was represented by Olena Mariuk, Head of International Projects and Grants.

At the production facility, black soldier fly larvae transform organic by-products from agricultural and food enterprises into raw materials for feed protein, oil, and organic fertilizers. Behind this lies the work of biologists, geneticists, and engineers, as well as production automation and digital process management.

It was fascinating to see how a scientific development becomes a business and what role investments and European grant support play in this process. We also had the opportunity to discuss what part of this experience could be applied in Ukraine.

In the Kyiv region, there are agricultural and food enterprises whose by-products could find new applications. To evaluate the potential of such production, it is necessary to start with concrete factors: what raw materials are available, in what quantities, whether they are suitable for processing, and who will buy the finished product.

With the Nasekomo team, we discussed potential joint research, technology adaptation, and participation in innovative projects. Our colleagues are open to continuing the dialogue, so we have established contacts for further collaboration.

We are grateful to Yulia Riabtseva, a Ukrainian scientist from Mykolaiv working at Nasekomo, for the warm welcome, the introduction to the production facility, and the conversation about cooperation opportunities!