“Expedientes Nº08/25/BU/0017 y Nº08/25/BU/0055
Expansión internacional y consolidación de mercados para Ficosterra
Proyecto de subvención destinadas a financiar proyectos de expansión internacional de las PYMES de Castilla y León (2025), con el objetivo de impulsar su presencia en nuevos mercados exteriores y fortalecer su competitividad a nivel global”
Ficosterra’s seaweed-based Bokashi to be distributed by the Spanish company Sipcam Jardín
October 9, 2018Benefits of microorganisms in crops and plants
January 14, 2019Organized by the Association of Excellence Promotion Centers, experts from ANECA and UNIBASQ have given to Ficosterra the prestigious Quality Innovation Award (QIA). This international recognition highlights innovative projects with significant impact on sustainability and quality. This achievement reaffirms Ficosterra’s commitment to innovation and its leadership in developing biotechnological solutions for agriculture.
What are the QIA awards?
The Quality Innovation Award is an international competition that rewards innovative projects from companies and organizations, providing them with national and international recognition as well as an independent, external, and highly qualified evaluation.

The awards were created by Laatukeskus Excellence Finland, a Finnish nonprofit organization aimed at supporting business growth.
Launched in Finland in 2007, these awards have gradually expanded to include countries such as Israel, Hungary, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Lithuania, Latvia, the Czech Republic, Russia, Sweden, China, Thailand, Botswana, Rwanda, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. Spain joined the competition in 2015 through the Excellence Centers.
These distinctions globally recognize the most innovative initiatives across various sectors, evaluating aspects such as:
- Originality and creativity of the project
- Potential to address global challenges
- Contribution to sustainability and social development
Ficosterra’s project: Sustainable innovation for agriculture
The project presented by Ficosterra revolves around its Biological Crop Booster (BCB) technology, an advanced solution based on microbial complexes that act as soil regenerators, enhancing its quality, optimizing crop productivity, and reducing the use of chemical inputs.

Key Benefits of the
BCB Technology

Increased soil fertility
Regenerative microorganisms break down organic matter and release essential nutrients.

Environmental sustainability
By reducing dependence on chemical fertilizers, it minimizes environmental impact.

Crop optimization
Promotes root growth, strengthens plants, and improves the quality and quantity of production.
Recognition of
Ficosterra’s excellence
This award not only celebrates Ficosterra’s continuous efforts to innovate but also positions the company as a benchmark in sustainable and regenerative agriculture

Luis Lombana, CEO of Ficosterra, shared his thoughts on this recognition:
“Receive this award is not just an honor but also a validation of the positive impact Ficosterra is achieving in the agricultural sector.
This important award reinforces our commitment to sustainability and our mission to provide agricultural solutions that benefit both the planet and people.”
The QIA Jury, in its national phase, emphasized the following strengths in Ficosterra’s application:
- Presenting a solution to a widespread social need through a clear advancement in the application of biotechnology to the agricultural sector.
- Addressing a specific need to replace mineral fertilizers while still improving crop productivity.

The field trials included in the submission were crucial in demonstrating that the proposed solutions can be systematically implemented across various crops.
A commitment
to the future
At Ficosterra, we believe that innovation is the path to a more sustainable future. This international recognition drives us to continue developing biotechnological solutions that contribute to soil regeneration, environmental protection, and improved profitability for farmers.
If you want to learn more about our technology and projects, we invite you to explore our blog and discover how Ficosterra is transforming conventional agriculture.
