Project holder: University of Split, Agromediterranean Faculty
Funding: 581 -National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
Total project value: EUR 238,030.00
Project duration: 48 months (1 October 2025 - 30 September 2029)
Research area: STEM
Project Summary
The project Valorisation of Nutritional and Bioactive Components of Mediterranean Plant Species (Nu3Med) focuses on investigating Mediterranean plant species to develop functional food products and dietary supplements of high biological value. The research will include species such as grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.), dog rose (Rosa canina L.), cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.), and milk thistle (Silybum marianum L.), which are rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins and antioxidants.
The project takes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating research in agronomy, molecular biology, food technology, and marketing. It will be carried out through six work packages, covering field sampling and georeferencing, morphological, pomological, and genetic characterisation of plant material, analysis of bioactive compound content, development of product prototypes, sensory evaluation, and assessment of market potential.
Project implementation involves a multidisciplinary team of 15 researchers from the University of Split, with active participation from undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Expected outcomes include the publication of scientific papers, bachelor’s and master’s theses, and a doctoral dissertation; development of three product prototypes; formalisation of cooperation with industry partners; protection of intellectual property; and activities aimed at popularising science.
The expected results and measurable indicators of the Nu3Med project are aligned with the strategic objectives of the University, with particular emphasis on scientific excellence, sustainability, strengthening collaboration with industry, and knowledge transfer, with the goal of contributing to the long-term development of sustainable food systems and the valorisation of the natural resources of Mediterranean flora.
Funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.
Funding: 581 -National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
Total project value: EUR 238,030.00
Project duration: 48 months (1 October 2025 - 30 September 2029)
Research area: STEM
Project Summary
The project Valorisation of Nutritional and Bioactive Components of Mediterranean Plant Species (Nu3Med) focuses on investigating Mediterranean plant species to develop functional food products and dietary supplements of high biological value. The research will include species such as grapevine (Vitis vinifera L.), lavender (Lavandula angustifolia Mill.), dog rose (Rosa canina L.), cornelian cherry (Cornus mas L.), and milk thistle (Silybum marianum L.), which are rich in bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, polyphenols, vitamins and antioxidants.
The project takes an interdisciplinary approach, integrating research in agronomy, molecular biology, food technology, and marketing. It will be carried out through six work packages, covering field sampling and georeferencing, morphological, pomological, and genetic characterisation of plant material, analysis of bioactive compound content, development of product prototypes, sensory evaluation, and assessment of market potential.
Project implementation involves a multidisciplinary team of 15 researchers from the University of Split, with active participation from undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students. Expected outcomes include the publication of scientific papers, bachelor’s and master’s theses, and a doctoral dissertation; development of three product prototypes; formalisation of cooperation with industry partners; protection of intellectual property; and activities aimed at popularising science.
The expected results and measurable indicators of the Nu3Med project are aligned with the strategic objectives of the University, with particular emphasis on scientific excellence, sustainability, strengthening collaboration with industry, and knowledge transfer, with the goal of contributing to the long-term development of sustainable food systems and the valorisation of the natural resources of Mediterranean flora.
Funded by the European Union - NextGenerationEU. The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for them.
