On March 18–19, 2026, the versatile international online event Future of BioCoatings (FoB:Coat) will take place — focusing on bio-based paints and coatings. The event will highlight the topics most relevant to market players: economic perspectives, innovative developments, and practical insights. Why attend? Inspiring keynotes from leading industry experts Interactive panels offering space for […]
Reflect your skillset as an Innovator and discover what you already bring to the table! Get to know entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship as alternative paths to your academic career and meet two role models who tell their stories of founding a startup and becoming a corporate sciencepreneur. You will reflect about user groups and the network […]
In the Interreg Germany-Netherlands project Realise-Bio, we worked together with partners from both countries for three years to advance the circular bioeconomy in the border region. Through intensive networking and the promotion of cross-border model projects, we were able to identify key challenges and develop practical solutions. In the final webinar, we will present one […]
Learn more about the EU-funding available via the Circular Biobased Europe JU (CBE JU) – the EU-Industry PPP aiming to create a circular biobased economy in Europe. The 2026 call (see here for an overview) will open on 23 April and has many topics relevant to members of the CLIB network. Join us at […]
On April 22–23, 2026, the international online pitch event Future of BioInvestments (FoB:Invest) will take place. The focus is on bioeconomy investment opportunities, high-potential startup teams, and practical insights into technologies, business models, and scaling. Why attend? Access to selected startup pitches and key program insights Direct exposure to investment opportunities plus potential pilot […]
This event is in German only!
This session, organised in the framework of BIOECONOMY GIANTS will address key aspects related to resource efficiency, valorisation technologies, and logistics optimisation, all of which are essential elements for fostering the development and deployment of new bio-based initiatives. In a context where the transition towards more sustainable and circular models is a priority, these factors […]
The CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference has successfully established itself as an international and unique meeting and networking ground for the entire Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) and Power-to-X industry and its customers. The upcoming 14th edition of the conference will take place on 28–29 April 2026, Cologne, Germany as a hybrid event. Organiser nova-Institute expects over 230 leading international […]
Lignin is a valuable bio-based feedstock, providing complex molecules already fabricated by nature. It is a byproduct of several biomass-based processes, and available from a range of sources. Its valorisation has been researched for decades but remains elusive. In this webinar, we will present the approaches taken by the two CBE JU-funded projects COUNTLESS und LIGNOFUN. You will hear about different lignin […]
On 12 and 13 May 2026, FoB:AI – Future of BioAI will bring together decision-makers, users and technology providers for a free international online event focusing on the use of artificial intelligence and digitalisation in biotechnology and sustainable industry. This event will be held in German. Please switch to the German event page by clicking […]
As part of the Ecosystem Training Programme, this second webinar builds on the series by focusing on how to effectively measure environmental and social impact within bio-based initiatives. The European Union’s bioeconomy plays a key role in achieving its ambitious climate targets. But how can we ensure that bio-based solutions truly deliver environmental and social benefits? […]
We invite stakeholders and experts in the field to join us as we discuss strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of the production of lignin-based platform chemicals. The team at VITO has prepared a SWOT analysis, which we will jointly review, refine – and discuss ways to turn threats into opportunities. The experts from the COUNTLESS project will chime in […]
