Natac Secures €1.5 Million Grant
Natac Biotech secured a €1.5 million grant from Red.es to integrate artificial intelligence into its botanical extract manufacturing processes, alimarket.es reported.
The funding will finance the implementation of an intelligent production platform known as the SP³ project.
The company operates as the primary subsidiary of Natac Natural Ingredients, specializing in the sustainable production of functional botanical extracts and natural ingredients. In 2025, the group achieved sales of €47.8 million, marking a 37.5% increase, according to alimarket.es.
Precision Production Platform Deployment
The SP³ project, titled the Predictive Precision Production System, will connect information across Natac’s core management and control systems. According to coverage by natacgroup.com, the intelligent platform integrates data, artificial intelligence, and advanced optimization tools to consolidate a dynamic manufacturing model.
The system spans the entire value chain, covering demand forecasting, raw material procurement, and the planning, execution, and evaluation of production runs. Yahoo Finance reported that this integrated framework enables the company to anticipate operational needs, assess various scenarios, and improve decision-making regarding biomass usage and available equipment.
Automation aims to improve manufacturing efficiency and lower costs
The platform will learn from ongoing manufacturing results to anticipate deviations and propose dynamic solutions. Implementation will proceed progressively, introducing higher levels of automation as individual functionalities undergo validation.
According to financial reports from Yahoo Finance, the initiative aims to drive lower operating costs, improve adaptability to shifting market demands, and maximize the efficiency of plant-based raw materials. The group maintains an extensive portfolio comprising over 180 products and has executed more than 45 domestic and European research, development, and innovation projects.
Questions about the SP³ project and Natac funding
What is the primary goal of the SP³ project at Natac?
The SP³ project aims to consolidate a dynamic production system through the integration of data, artificial intelligence, and advanced prediction tools to optimize manufacturing processes for botanical extracts.
How much funding did Natac receive for the initiative?
Natac received a grant of €1.5 million from Red.es to support the integration of artificial intelligence into its industrial production workflows.
What financial figures did Natac report prior to this initiative?
In 2025, Natac recorded sales of €47.8 million, representing a 37.5% growth rate, as reported by alimarket.es.
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