The Mediterranean-Occitanie Region Living Lab (MED-B Living Lab) is hosted at the Bio2E Laboratory of Environmental Biotechnology under INRAE, located in Narbonne, France. 

This living lab operates within the IBISBA Environmental Biotechnology Biorefinery Platform, offering advanced facilities for innovation in environmental biotechnology focused on sustainable agroecological transitions. The lab supports projects from proof-of-concept testing to process demonstration, specializing in anaerobic digestion, composting, biomass characterization, and microbial resource management.

The MED-B Living Lab addresses key challenges in Mediterranean agroecological systems by developing circular models to replace traditional linear resource flows. Its main goal is to foster agroecological transitions through integrated biotechnology and resource management, enhancing soil health, climate resilience, and nutrient recycling while reducing emissions and promoting self-sufficiency in agricultural territories.

The Living Lab demonstrates ecofunctional farming practices and circular business models that close nutrient loops between urban and rural systems. Its infrastructure includes on-line monitored digesters, compost reactors, and dedicated microbiological laboratories. Collaborating with agricultural stakeholders and SMEs, the lab co-creates and tests solutions to improve waste management, soil quality, and reduce environmental impacts.

Demonstrator Labs and Pilot Projects

• COMPOST-LOOP Project: Focuses on microbial community optimization in compost for vineyard soils to maximize agronomic and environmental benefits.
• Pilot Partners: Includes SCA Distillerie Sud Languedoc and LERIE Cooper.
• Methods: Bioreactor cultures, compost tea preparation, microbial coalescence, and field application.
• Research Outputs: Enhanced microbial enrichment, nutrient stabilization, improved enzymatic activity with ongoing field tests and monitoring.