GGGI works in partnership with countries around the world to strengthen their capacity and advance green growth policies and investments that can positively impact the lives of millions of people.
The organization collaborates with national governments, multilateral institutions, public agencies, and the private sector to support the development of economies that are robust, resource-efficient, low-carbon, and resilient to climate change.
GGGI implements a diverse portfolio of programs across developing countries.
Through these in-country initiatives, complemented by global products and services, the organization delivers results through an integrated approach that combines evidence-based policy planning, technical assistance, and investment facilitation, aligned with national development priorities.
GGGI also promotes knowledge generation and management activities that strengthen the theoretical and empirical foundations of green growth, provide practical guidance for policymakers, and help create enabling conditions for both public and private green investments.
In Colombia, GGGI has been working closely with the national government since **** to advance green growth policies and investments.
The organization has established strategic partnerships with institutions such as the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, and the National Planning Department (DNP), among others.
Through this collaboration, GGGI supported the National Planning Department in developing Colombia's vision and transition pathway toward green growth.
Between **** and ****, GGGI contributed to the establishment and technical work of the Green Growth Taskforce, which generated the analytical foundations for the formulation and adoption of Colombia's Green Growth Policy (CONPES **** of ****).
One of the strategic pillars of the Green Growth Policy focuses on promoting the sustainable use of natural capital.
Within this pillar, the bioeconomy has been identified as a key strategy to accelerate the transition toward a low-carbon economy by generating value-added products, processes, and services based on the sustainable use of biodiversity and biomass.
In this context, GGGI supported the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MinCiencias), the National Planning Department, and other stakeholders in the technical design and multi-stakeholder consultation process that led to the formulation of the National Bioeconomy Mission "Para una Colombia Potencia Viva y Diversa: hacia una sociedad impulsada por el conocimiento."
Within the framework of the UK PACT (Partnering for Accelerated Climate Transitions) Bio Rural Project **********), the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), the Government of Antioquia, and the Caja de Compensación Familiar de Antioquia – COMFAMA signed Special Cooperation Agreement No. ********** to implement the initiative "Antioquia BioCompetitiva."
The project seeks to accelerate the scaling of innovative bioeconomy solutions in the Department of Antioquia through two strategic components: I. Promoting knowledge transfer and capacity-building processes, with a focus on circular bioeconomy and the internationalization of bioproducts.
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Strengthening productive, technological, and commercial capacities within the department through an integrated value-chain development approach.
Under the second component, three calls for proposals will be implemented to accelerate the development of the bioeconomy ecosystem while strengthening strategic value chains in the department.
These calls include: Bioeconomy acceleration support for microenterprises affiliated with COMFAMA.
Investment scaling support for four companies linked to bioeconomy value chains.
MAPBIO Antioquia Edition.
Through the MAPBIO Antioquia Edition, three companies were selected to receive specialized acceleration support based on the innovation potential, environmental impact, and market opportunities of their bio-based products: Company Bioproduct Sector ProductCategory Location FungiLife FungiRestore– A biotechnology platform for the restoration of degraded soils and the promotion of regenerative agriculture through innovative microbial-based agriculturalbioinputs.




Agriculture AgriculturalBioinputs Medellín–Urabá ALSEC Alimentos Secos S.A.S. BIC From Waste to Prescription– Development and commercialization of a dual portfolio of Foods for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP), including powdered formulations *****) and enteral liquid formulations **********), based on whey biotechnology.
FunctionalFoods FunctionalFoodsandNutraceuticals Yarumal MY ECOHOME S.A.S. Connecting the Dots withSoapnuts– Industrial scale-up and commercial readiness of a B2B portfolio of natural bioingredients for the general cleaning,dermocosmetic, andpharmaceutical industries.
The project is based on green chemistry processes to obtain highly concentrated saponin extracts fromSapindussaponaria(soapnut), providing a high-performance, biodegradable alternative to conventional petroleum-derived surfactants.
Chemical (Pharmaceutical, Cleaning and Cosmetics) NaturalIngredientsforCosmetics La Ceja Within this framework, GGGI requires the engagement of an Individual Consultant to provide specialized technical services for ALSEC, specifically focusing on its innovative Food for Special Medical Purposes bioproduct.
OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGMENT The objective of this consultancy is to support ALSEC, within the framework of the MAPBIO Antioquia edition, by reviewing and analyzing its current comprehensive production process and identifying opportunities for process improvement and production optimization in its bioproduct, a Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP), to an industrial level.
This will include assessing the current production process, identifying areas of improvement, and providing technical recommendations to support industrial-scale expansion and the structure of an optimized roadmap to improve productivity, operational efficiency, and production capacity.
DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE Under the overall supervision of the GGGI Colombia team and in close coordination with the beneficiary company ALSEC, the Consultant will deliver technical inputs to evaluate, and provide improvement recommendations for the comprehensive strategy aimed at enhancing the company's production processes and directing the industrial scale-up of its bioproduct, a Food for Special Medical Purposes (FSMP).
The assignment includes, but is not limited to, the following activities: 1.
Work Plan andMethodology Detailed work plan including the consultancy methodology, implementation schedule, information requirements, data collection strategy, and methodology for the production process assessment and industrial scale-up.
Assess the current production process and the FSMP nutritional matrix (including protein–mineral interactions, colloidal stability, and thermal susceptibility) to identify operational constraints, and popportunities for process improvement.
Evaluate the existing production capacity, operational workflow, and resource utilization and identify considerations relevant for future production expansion.
Identify imporvement opportunities based on current production conditions and formulate technical recommendation to enhance operational efficiency, process standardization, and production sustainability.
Review infrastructure, equipment, machinery, and technology alternatives that may support future production expansion (e.g., direct/indirect UHT systems by injection or infusion, tubular and scraped-surface heat exchangers, and rotary/static retort systems) Review industry references to find reference operating parameters and process windows for thermal processing, including direct and indirect UHT treatment and terminal retort sterilization (F0 values and process overpressure according to packaging type).
Review packaging alternatives and identify potential considerations regarding packaging specifications, while making a comparative assessment of thermal processing alternatives (Direct UHT vs. Indirect UHT vs. Terminal Retort) in combination with advanced barrier packaging structures (e.g., EVOH, SiOx, aluminum foil laminates)



to reach a target shelf life of ***** months while preserving nutritional and sensory quality.
Draft possible next steps and key considerations that may support future production scale-up, listing implementation priorities, identifying considerations, potential next steps, and areas requiring further technical assessment before future production expansion.
List technical and operational for future liquid product development.
Integrate the findings of the technical assessment into reports that support the company's strategic decision-making process.
Provide prioritized recommendations for production process improvement, and identify areas that may require further technical assessment before future production expansion.
Present and analyze the results and recommendations with the beneficiary company and the Antioquia BioCompetitiva technical team.
Synthesize feedback received during the validation process to refine and finalize the technical deliverables as required.
Final report consolidating the consultancy results, including the technical evaluation, process improvement, while incorporating specific feedback received from GGGI and ALSEC; a summary of the technological alternatives reviewed and the key observations identified during the assessment along with a basic list of key operational requirements; and proposed next steps and key considerations for future production improvement activities,, technical recommendations, and the final presentation of results.
Throughout the assignment, the Consultant shall: Apply principles of sustainability, innovation, regulatory compliance, and responsible technology commercialization.
Maintain close coordination with GGGI and the beneficiary company to ensure that all technical outputs are practical, evidence-based, and aligned with the objectives of the MAPBIO Antioquia Edition.
Ensure that all analyses and recommendations are developed with a market-oriented approach that supports investment readiness and the long-term commercialization of ALSEC.
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Work Plan and Methodology Detailed work plan including the consultancy methodology, implementation schedule, information requirements, data collection strategy, and methodology for the production process assessment and industrial scale-up.
Within two (2) weeks after the start of thecontract 15%1,****.
Production Process Assessment and Optimization Report Assess the current production process and the FSMP nutritional matrix.
Evaluate the existing production capacity, operational workflow, and resource utilization and identify considerations relevant for future production expansion.
Identify improvement opportunities based on current production conditions and formulate technical recommendations End of Month 225%2,****.
Comparative Assessment for Production Process and Improvement Options Review infrastructure, equipment, machinery, and technology alternatives that may support future production expansion.
Review industry references on thermal processing practices and identify relevant observations for future technical assessments.Review packaging alternatives and identify potential considerations regarding packaging specifications, while making a comparative assessment of thermal processing alternatives.
Draft possible next steps and key considerations that may support future production scale-up, listing implementation priorities, identifying considerations, potential next steps, and areas requiring further technical assessments before future production expansion.List technical and operational for future liquid product development.
End of Month 320%2,****.
Production Improvement and Technical Data Report for Decision-Making by Alsec Integrate the findings of the technical assessment into reports that support the company's strategic decision-making process.
Provide prioritized recommendations for production process improvement and identify areas that may require further technical assessment before future production expansion.
Present and analyze the results and recommendations with the beneficiary company and the Antioquia BioCompetitiva technical team.
Synthesize feedback received during the validation process to refine and finalize the technical deliverables as required.
End of Month 420%2,****.
Final Technical Assessment and Production Improvement Report Final report consolidating the consultancy results #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Process Optimization Consultant For Alsec Under The Mapbio Antioqui (Medellín)
🏢 Global Green Growth Institute
📍 Medellín