- Innovation & R&D
Where Science Meets Sustainability
At AZ Group, innovation is not just a value, it is the driving force that guides our development and strengthens the positive impact on the economy, community and environment. Through advanced scientific research and development, we exploit the full potential of animal by-products by discovering new molecules and creating innovative processes for their extraction. This enables us to develop natural products with high added value that serve various industries, from agriculture and pharmaceuticals to animal feed and green energy. This vision not only delivers innovative products, but also creates more competitive markets, consumers with access to healthier and more sustainable solutions, and a circular economy that reduces waste and pollution. For farmers, this means higher yields and more sustainable incomes; for the pharmaceutical industry, cleaner and safer molecules; for the community, more protected air, water and soil. In this way, AZ Group’s R&D becomes an engine of transformation that creates value for the entire chain, from the source to the final consumer
Our Innovation Philosophy
Our innovation begins with a simple but powerful question: “What if…?” This is the moment where courage and science come together, where our scientists, engineers and teams allow imagination to pave the way for new solutions. For us, innovation is not just about closing a loop in the circular economy. Our philosophy is to expand this loop, by including more actors, more raw materials and more advanced products that return to human life and the earth. At its core, this approach is organic, not just as a trend, but as a way of thinking. We believe that the most sustainable solutions arise when we respect nature’s intelligence and bring it closer to the earth, our systems and the communities we touch. Every AZ Group innovation is a step closer to a healthier, more vibrant and more human economy.
Key Innovation Areas
Our advanced bio-extraction processes represent a significant leap forward in how animal by-products are processed and utilized. Through continuous refinement of these techniques, we've developed methods that preserve valuable biological compounds while eliminating waste, creating higher-value products from resources that were once discarded.
Our R&D team has pioneered the development of next-generation organic fertilizers and biostimulants that enhance soil health and plant growth without chemical inputs. Products like AZ Fert and NutriVive demonstrate how natural processes can be harnessed to improve agricultural productivity while supporting ecosystem health.
As Albania's first producer of API precursors, our pharmaceutical research focuses on isolating and purifying specific biological compounds with medicinal applications. This work represents the highest-value utilization of select animal-derived materials, creating ingredients essential for human health.
Our zero-waste production model required significant innovation in process design and integration. By connecting the outputs of one process to the inputs of another, we've created a closed-loop system that maximizes resource value while minimizing environmental impact.
Specialized agricultural and feed formulations developed by our R&D team
Pharmaceutical formulations created through our bio-extraction research
Technological waste generated through our innovative processing systems
Circular utilization of all materials entering our production processes
- From Lab to Market
Our innovation process follows a structured path from concept to commercial application
This methodology has enabled us to bring groundbreaking products to market, from Albania’s first organic fertilizer of animal origin to specialized pharmaceutical precursors.
Identifying opportunities to create value from underutilized resources
Investigating scientific approaches to transform these resources
Creating and testing prototype formulations and processes
Verifying performance through rigorous testing and analysis
Adapting laboratory success to commercial production requirements
Integrating new solutions into our circular production system
The Future of Innovation at AZ Group
As we look ahead, our R&D focus continues to evolve. Current areas of exploration include:
- Enhanced biostimulant formulations for specific crop applications
- New pharmaceutical compounds with specialized therapeutic properties
- Advanced processing techniques that further reduce energy consumption
- Expanded applications for animal-derived materials in emerging industries
Whether you’re seeking custom formulations, specialized extraction services, or collaborative research opportunities, our innovation team welcomes partnership inquiries.
We’re particularly interested in connections that extend the applications of our circular economy model or help scale sustainable solutions across new markets.
