We invite stakeholders and experts in the field to join us as we discuss strengths, weaknesses, threats, and opportunities of lignin-based aromatics for industrial applications. 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 […]
This event is in German only! Two years after the launch of the Graduate Cluster, we look back on the collaborations that have shaped our work: AUFBRUCH, its PhD students, and partners in the Rhenish mining area and beyond. The whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and we would like to demonstrate […]
(in German only) Plan B 2026 – Bioökonomie als neues Geschäftsfeld Supply chains are under pressure, raw materials are becoming scarcer, and markets are highly volatile: companies that continue to rely solely on Plan A out of tradition are missing opportunities to tap into new business areas and strengthen their competitiveness. The bioeconomy offers genuine […]
Save the Date | 9 July, 10:00–16:30 | Bio-Economy Campus Bönen (in German only) Bio-Economy Day 2026 Networking for the bio-economy How can biotechnological innovations be successfully translated into industrial applications? What solutions are currently being developed to tackle the challenges of a sustainable economy? And how can stakeholders from the worlds of science, business […]
The Global Networking Point of the Renewable Carbon Economy will take place in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany, from 22–24 September 2026 The Renewable Materials Conference (RMC) will once again be the outstanding international meeting place for innovators, companies and brands, investors and policymakers to come together to develop and shape the future renewable carbon economy. As in […]
The 15th International CeBiTec Research Conference “Advances in Industrial Biotechnology: From Metabolic Design to Biomanufacturing – Bridging Scales and Data” will take place at the Center for Interdisciplinary Research (ZiF) at Bielefeld University from September 28 - 30, 2026. The conference will bring together experts in metabolic engineering, bioprocess development, data‑driven biocatalysis, and industrial biotechnology. […]
Join our next CLIB-Webinar “Scaling Bioprocesses: Turning Lab Success into Industrial Reality”. As promising innovations move from laboratory research to industrial application, the ability to successfully scale processes becomes a critical factor for their economic and technical viability. This webinar will focus on the key challenges associated with scale-up projects and explore how processes can […]
ScieCon is the career fair organised by btS e.V. and a unique platform that enables companies to make direct contact with highly qualified students, doctoral candidates, and graduates from the life sciences sector. However, ScieCon is not only aimed at companies looking for young talent, but also at those who want to strengthen their brand as an attractive employer in the […]
Closing the material loop by setting the stage for recycling innovations at Europe’s largest event on advanced recycling technologies. The call for abstracts is now open for the Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC) 2026, taking place on 17–18 November 2026 in Cologne, Germany, and online. Europe’s leading platform for advanced recycling brings together hands-on solutions and […]
This event will be in German. What is it about? Biotechnology is increasingly transforming industrial production through data-driven development, automation and artificial intelligence. Advanced computational methods already support the rapid design of innovative proteins, creating new value across both biotechnology and traditionally chemistry-based industries. Combined with digitalised processes and automated production systems, these technologies are […]
The PhD Day "Biotech for C1 Utilisation" brings together researchers from across Europe working on biotechnology approaches for the utilisation of C1 feedstocks. The event provides a platform to present research, exchange ideas, gain insights from industry and academia, and connect with fellow researchers in the field. Join us for a day of scientific […]
