CLIB - Cluster industrielle Biotechnologie

8. BioProcessingDays 2025 „INNOVATIVE BIOPROCESS TECHNOLOGY“
2025-02-24 08:00 - 2025-02-26 17:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Westfalian University of Applied Sciences, August-Schmidt-Ring 10, Recklinghausen, 45665
Innovative approaches in bioprocess technology are revolutionizing industrial production by optimizing biological systems. Precision fermentation and automated process control are driving the development of new, efficient production methods with high scalability, addressing the growing demand for sustainable and cost-effective solutions across various industries. Adaptive bioreactor systems with inline sensors and real-time data analysis are shaping process development. Multiparameter measurement systems provide precise data on critical parameters such as pH, oxygen transfer, and metabolites, enabling highly accurate monitoring. The use of advanced machine learning algorithms further enhances flexibility, allowing dynamic and predictive adjustments to changing production conditions, reducing variability and improving consistency.
Scaling from laboratory to industrial production is supported by high-throughput technologies. Parallel reactor systems and microfluidics enable the precise optimization of production organisms and process parameters at the molecular level. Significant efficiency gains have been achieved, particularly in biopharmaceutical manufacturing, where cost reduction and speed are critical. Integrated downstream solutions are key to ensuring overall process efficiency. Advanced separation techniques, including chromatography and membrane filtration, significantly improve product purity and yield. Continuous processes like perfusion optimize throughput while minimizing interruptions. Single-use systems add versatility, enabling quick adaptation to new production demands and offering contamination-free, resource-efficient workflows.
The combination of innovative process monitoring, data-driven optimization, efficient scaling, and sustainable resource utilization positions bioprocess technology as a transformative force. It drives scalable, environmentally friendly production systems, meeting both industrial needs and global sustainability goals.
AIMS OF THE EVENT

Imparting current impulses from the field of applied bioprocess technology
Networking of science and industry
Presentation of process-relevant aspects in the context of practically oriented workshops
Presentation of new applications (“from sensors to process intelligence”) based on application examples
Discussion of possible project approaches

More information and regisration: BioProcessingDays_2025

THE BIO-REVOLUTION: The fusion of bio and tech is changing our future
2025-03-11 08:30 - 17:00 | Forschungszentrum Jülich, Wilhelm-Johnen-Straße, Jülich, 52428
Event in German only
Workshop for trainees and students
In this workshop, the BioökonomieREVIER coordination centre will immerse you in the world of the bioeconomy. Discover the possibilities that were barely imaginable just a short time ago through the combination of modern technologies such as biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence. What do these future trends mean for the economy and work of tomorrow?

Registration and further information
https://www.biooekonomierevier.de/anmeldung_the_bio-revolution

14. BIO.NRW Business Angel Congress
2025-03-11 12:30 - 18:00 | Rheinblick 741, Pariser Str 41, Düsseldorf, NRW, 40549, Germany
BIO.NRW cordially invites you to the 14th Business Angel Congress (BAC) taking place on March 11th, 2025, at the Rheinblick 741 in Düsseldorf. Under the theme “Float or Flourish: Diving into the Investment Pool”, this year’s congress promises to be another highlight for investors and entrepreneurs alike.
Join us for engaging presentations that explore various avenues for securing investments, emphasizing that there is always another option available. Participate in lively discussions about the evolving landscape of investment opportunities and how entrepreneurs can navigate these options effectively.
Seize this opportunity to connect with founders, small and medium-sized enterprises, business angels, venture capitalists, institutional investors, and policymakers. Dive into new international developments and build valuable relationships within the investment community.
Save the date! If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Maßen.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 14th Business Angel Congress!

Further information and registration: 14. BIO.NRW Business Angel Congress | BIO.NRW

Circular Valley Convention 2025
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-14 | Areal Böhler, Böhlerstraße 01, Meerbusch, NRW, 40667
On 12 and 13 March 2025, the Circular Valley Convention will celebrate its premiere at Areal Böhler in Düsseldorf.
All ‘fans of the circular economy’ can already look forward to it:

We are expecting 2,500 participants and over 200 high-calibre speakers from business, science, politics and society to discuss strategies and business models for a circular future.
Here you can discover the entire conference programme on three stages. Our top experts from the circular economy will share their knowledge on topics such as circular plastics, packaging, construction, consumer goods, logistics, digitalisation and artificial intelligence.
More than 100 exhibitors in the Expo Area will showcase specific user-orientated circular economy solutions and provide cross-sector insights – this is where value chains come together.
Top-class networking with start-ups, SMEs and global market leaders, including catering and the evening event ‘Circular Night’ on 12 March and the Circular Valley DemoDay on 13 March.

What’s still missing? Only the personal presence of committed supporters and circular economy fans on site at CVC 2025.
More information and registration: Home – Circular Valley Convention

Cellulose Fibres Conference 2025
2025-03-12 - 2025-03-14 | Köln, Germany
The unique conference focused on cellulose fibres – in textiles, hygiene products and packaging, 214 participants from 23 countries joined the past conference in Cologne, Germany. The conference will present the most successful solutions based on cellulose fibres that are currently available on the market, new developments and approaches and also sheds light on the policy framework.
The conference will again cover the entire value chain of the sustainable textile industry, from lignocellulose, pulp, cellulose fibres such as rayon, viscose, modal or lyocell and new developments to a wide range of applications: Textiles from renewable fibres, nonwovens such as wet wipes, as well as areas such as composites, hygiene, packaging or nanocellulose in the food industry. This year, for the first time, the conference will include a dedicated session on biosynthetics – a promising area to complement the alternative for bio-based textiles. Deep insights will be offered into the future of cellulose fibres, which fits perfectly with the current shift towards circular economy, recycling and sustainable carbon cycles.
Registration and more information here.

IBioIC: 11th Annual Conference
2025-03-12 08:00 - 2025-03-13 17:00 | Glasgow, Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre, Inovo, 121 George Street, Glasgow, G1 1RD, United Kingdom
Once again, we’re looking forward to welcoming around 400 biobased industry professionals, researchers, policymakers, and supporting organisations to join us in Glasgow on 12 and 13 March 2025.
The conference will focus on delivering tangible benefits for attendees, such as overcoming the challenges and maximising the benefits of cultivating strategic partnerships, and facilitating new connections and collaborations. Our sessions will also provide examples of best practice, showcase European clusters, explore key regulations and delve into how to make your communications as effective as possible.
And, of course, we look forward to welcoming you to the civic reception, returning to the stunning Glasgow City Chambers this year on the evening of Day 1.
What to expect
On Day 1 our theme will be Partnering for Success. We’ll explore the importance of collaborations across research, innovation, and supply chains, delve into examples of best practice from across Europe, and look at untapped resources.
Day 2 will focus on Getting to Market. From understanding the EU Green Claims Directive to securing investment for scale up, to effectively marketing your new product, you’ll come away with a map through the maze of issues faced by new and emerging biotech companies
Fast-paced micro sessions will be complemented by a new Innovation Showcase where we’ll shine a spotlight on the innovations coming through from the academic base, and interactive Workshops covering a range of topics.
Registration and more information

CLIB Webinar „Financing Focus - CBE JU Call 2025”
2025-03-17 10:00 - 12:00 | online
Scope
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 AWP2025 has been published already. The 2025 call will open on 04 April and has several topics relevant to members of the CLIB network. Join us to learn more about the CBE JU Call in general and get an overview of several call topics. This will be your chance to network early on to identify the most suitable topic and partners for your next project consortium.
Register to network with CLIB members and the extended network to find potential consortia partners for your next funded project. Topics covered will be:

Flagship/IA: Biobased chemicals and retrofitting of (bio)refineries
Demo/IA: Bio-based solutions for textile production, alternative proteins, continuous biotech processes, bio-based polymers
RIAs: bio-based/-degradable fertiliser delivery systems, biomanufacturing rubber alternatives

Networking possibilities
We will include time for networking during the event, giving you the chance to express your interest in joining or coordinating a project proposal, and your concrete project ideas during the networking session of the webinar.
Do you already have a project idea for one of the call topics? Let us know and you can directly present it during our event. Just indicate your interest for a short presentation slot in the registration below. Available slots will be given on a first come / first served basis, with CLIB members getting priority.

Agenda

Registration

NB: CBE JU has announced their CBE JU Info Day for 03 April 2025.
This webinar is supported by the project Triple-S, funded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia.

BIOTRANSFORM: Wege zur zirkulären Bioökonomie in NRW - Stakeholder Workshop
2025-03-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Digital
The EU project BIOTRANSFORM analyses the potential for a transformation towards a circular bioeconomy in Europe. Six different model regions are developing individual transformation paths adapted to regional requirements, which will be evaluated and further elaborated in the course of the project with decision-makers and experts from municipalities, science, industry and technology centres, among others. In this context, CLIB is focussing on the NRW model region, which is facing particular challenges as a result of the structural change process. On the basis of locally available biomass streams, alternative value chains are to be developed that can support the future transformation of the chemical industry.
After analysing different scenarios, this stakeholder workshop will now develop the necessary steps for successful implementation. In the present scenario, the production of biopolymers based on side streams from sugar production, we will develop concrete action points along the entire value chain, which will then be incorporated into a roadmap and concrete implementation recommendations. For this co-creation process, we are looking forward to the perspective of experts from agriculture and sugar production, process technology, the chemical industry, and other stakeholders and multipliers connected to the transformation process.
In addition to being used in the BIOTRANSFORM project, we will also contribute these results to the ongoing development process of a knowledge-based circular bioeconomy for NRW.
>>The event will be held in German<<
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Labor Impuls Forum
2025-03-25 - 2025-03-27 | Empire Riverside Hotel, Bernhard-Nocht-Straße 97, Hamburg, Hamburg, 20359, Germany
The LABOR IMPULS FORUM 2025 on 25 – 26 March 2025 in Hamburg will focus on interesting and relevant topics relating to the sustainable, digital and successful project management of future-oriented research and laboratory projects. Together with practice-orientated impulse generators, the diverse tasks from the initial project vision to the built reality will be considered.
The aim of the LABOR IMPULS FORUM 2025, which has been a driving force and trendsetter for future-oriented laboratory and research buildings for 25 years, is to understand the ideas of the Next Labs and compare them with experiences from the built reality. In ‘Lessons Learned’ sessions, event participants will find out more about what planners, users and operators of current research and laboratory projects can do better or differently in a future project. With the critical question of how innovative and automated the laboratories of the next generation really are, the aim is to consciously leave familiar processes and structures behind. The ‘Greenprint Project Cube’, for example, serves as an example of innovative, sustainable laboratory planning.
LABOR IMPULS FORUM 2025 – two conference days with answers to questions about the design of flexible, modular and sustainable laboratory buildings, as well as reliable information; innovative concepts and perspectives for planning and realising your own laboratory projects. An exciting look into the future with all its possibilities awaits you!
The link https://uniko.academy/course/laborimpulsforum-2 will take you directly to the booking page, where the discount code must be entered.
Click on ‘Book course’ at the bottom of the registration form, then click on ‘Register now’ at the top right – select the standard price. Click further, enter the requested participant information, click further and enter the discount code, then register.
More information: www.labor-impuls-forum.de

AmineBioCat 2025
2025-03-31 - 2025-04-03 | RWTH Aachen
The AmineBioCat 2025 is dedicated to the fascinating world of amine catalysis, highlighting enzymes that drive selective and sustainable transformations crucial for producing fine chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and bioactive compounds. This conference brings together leading experts to discuss the latest advancements in biocatalysis, focusing on the broad field of amine catalysis. The conference will be hosted in Aachen, Germany’s westernmost city and a historic and scientific hub of European significance.

Both the call for abstract submission and the registration are open.

Read more and register

CO2 Revolution 2025: Fueling the Future, Capturing Possibilities
2025-04-29 08:00 - 2025-04-30 17:00 | Köln, Germany
Exploring Innovative Pathways in Green Hydrogen, Carbon Capture, and (Biogenic) CO2 Utilisation at the CO2-Based Fuels and Chemicals Conference
The 13th edition of the CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference, scheduled for 29-30 April 2025, in Cologne, Germany, and online, is set to showcase the latest advancements in Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU) technologies. This year’s event builds upon its established reputation as a cornerstone in the field, addressing the growing demand for CO2 as a renewable carbon solution for the chemical and fuel sectors.
With global capacities for CO2-based products now exceeding 1.5 million tonnes annually, the conference aims to foster connections and to present cutting-edge developments in CO2 capture and utilisation. The program of the two-day event presents a comprehensive overview of the status quo, delving into pivotal topics such as Power-to-X for fuels, CO2-based chemicals, materials, polymers, mineralisation, advanced technologies and groundbreaking advanced research for CCU. A dedicated session on innovation, strategy and policy will discuss framework conditions necessary to stimulate incentives and investments within this rapidly expanding sector.
A highlight of the conference are the presentations of the six nominees for the “Best CO2 Utlisation 2025” innovation award. The award honours innovative technologies and advancements in the field of CCU.
The program presents over 30 international experts from leading institutions, initiatives and companies worldwide, showcasing established and emerging technologies for efficient valorisation of CO2 as a renewable feedstock. Addressing the CCU industry’s need for long term CO2 supply, this year’s event will focus in particular on persistent biogenic CO2 sources, efficient carbon capture technologies, and the constant supply of renewable hydrogen. These topics reflect the evolving landscape of carbon transformation and the industry’s push towards more sustainable practices.
The full conference program is available at https://co2-chemistry.eu/program/.

Frühjahrssymposium: Zukunft gestalten: Junge Köpfe für eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie
2025-04-30 09:30 - 18:00 | Aula 1 (Aachen-Münchener Halle), Templergraben 55, Aachen, NRW, 52062, Germany
In German only
Wir vom Graduiertencluster AUFBRUCH möchten Sie herzlich zu unserem Frühjahrssymposium mit dem Titel „Zukunft gestalten: Junge Köpfe für eine nachhaltige Bioökonomie“ einladen.

Datum: 30. April, 2025, 9:30-18 Uhr
Ort: Aula 1 (Aachen-Münchener Halle), Templergraben 55, 52062 Aachen
Zielgruppe: Promovierende und Nachwuchswissenschaftler/innen aus der Bioökonomie
Thema: Interdisziplinäre Ansätze für eine nachhaltige Transformation des rheinischen Reviers

Dabei möchten wir Forschungsprojekte, Wissenschaft und Interessierte im Bereich Bioökonomie und Biomasse aus dem Rheinischen Revier zusammenbringen und vernetzen.
Durch fachliche Impulsvorträge aus Forschung, Wissenschaft und Start-Ups aus der Region wollen wir die Potenziale der Bioökonomie aus unterschiedlichen Perspektiven beleuchten und zur vertieften Diskussion anregen.
Eine begleitende Postersession bietet jungen Forscher:innen die Möglichkeit, ihre eigenen Arbeiten zu präsentieren und potenzielle Kooperationen zu initiieren. Nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit zur Vernetzung und zum interdisziplinären Austausch in einem zukunftsorientierten Forschungsfeld!
Also: Save-the-Date und wir freuen uns auf einen spannenden Tag mit interessanten Einblicken, neuen Ideen und spannenden Diskussionen.
Weitere Informationen über Vorträge und Zeiten in Kombination mit einer Anmeldung werden folgen.

TransBIB Meet & Match
2025-05-13 13:00 - 15:00
Organisation in German only.
Registration: TransBIB Meet & Match | 13. Mai 2025 Carbon Management

LCA and Choice experiments in Mid-Low TRL Projects
2025-05-15 10:00 - 11:30
Join us for an insightful session on how to effectively assess environmental and social impacts in mid-to-low Technology Readiness Level (TRL) projects. This event will provide practical guidance, best practices, and key lessons learned from the FutureEnzyme project, which is revolutionizing sustainable detergent development through cutting-edge enzyme technology.
What to Expect:
✅ Best practices for impact assessment in early-stage R&D projects
✅ Challenges and solutions in evaluating sustainability metrics
✅ Case study insights from FutureEnzyme’s eco-friendly detergent innovation
✅ Interactive discussions with experts in environmental and social impact evaluation
This event is ideal for researchers, sustainability professionals, policymakers, and industry stakeholders interested in integrating impact assessment into their projects.

More information and registration: LCA and Choice experiments in Mid-Low TRL Projects Tickets, Thu 15 May 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

CLIB-Webinar: Strategies to realise regional transformation
2025-05-26 13:00 - 15:00 | Digital
Join us for our online event exploring regional strategies for circular bioeconomy transformation within the evolving landscape of the European bioeconomy. Hosted under the framework of the BIOTRANSFORM project, we invite regional clusters, networks, and policy makers who are actively engaged in – or aspiring to advance – bioeconomy initiatives in their regions.
In this workshop, we will present key findings, methodologies, and tools developed by BIOTRANSFORM to support systemic transformation towards a sustainable, circular bioeconomy. A particular focus will be placed on the valorisation of biomass and its material use in the chemical industry, as well as logistical strategies to improve the accessibility and efficient use of biomass.
Beyond sharing project outcomes, this webinar is designed as a platform for exchange and collaboration. Participants are warmly encouraged to bring forward their regional challenges, showcase best practices, and contribute to an open dialogue on implementing effective and scalable solutions for bio-based regional development.
Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals and discuss actionable strategies that can shape the future of bioeconomy across Europe.
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CLIB Webinar "Bio-Driven Innovation: Shaping the Sustainable Automotive Industry"
2025-06-02 10:00 - 12:30 | Digital
Description
In our Triple-S project, we identify and promote interfaces where biotechnology has not yet realised its full potential.
The automotive industry is facing a radical change. The topic of sustainability and defossilisation has arrived in the transport sector, and not just since the expansion of e-mobility. Whether in the area of sustainable and recyclable materials or innovative technologies: Biotechnology can contribute substantially to shaping a sustainable automotive industry. We would like to discuss these opportunities with you in our upcoming webinar:
Bio-Driven Innovation:
Shaping the Sustainable Automotive Industry
02 June 2025, 10:00–12:30 h CEST, online
In a specially tailored webinar format, we want to build bridges between two worlds. Automotive manufacturers and suppliers will have the opportunity to present current and future challenges from their perspective in short impulse presentations. They will then join developers of biotechnological solutions from our CLIB network to discuss approaches for cross-industry innovations. Look forward to finding out how you can help shape the cars of tomorrow with your technology or product!
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Webinar on the role of LCA regarding bioplastics and chemical recycling
2025-06-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Digital
This webinar is organised by the LCA network in collaboration with our Interreg Deutschland-Nederlands project Realise-Bio, and supported by Maastricht University’s project Accelerating the transition to a fossil-free society – Aligning science, law, and strategy in fostering the shift to biobased products.

The webinar will be about the role of LCA regarding bioplastics and chemical recycling. Look forward to presentations from:

Jappe de Best, professor Biobased Resources and Energy at MNEXT, Avans University: “It’s not easy being green: the importance of feedstock and end-of-life treatment of bioplastics”
Ali Ghannadzadeh, Assistant Professor at Aachen-Maastricht Institute for Biobased Materials (AMIBM): “How to calculate Global Warming Potential (GWP) of biogenic carbon emissions from biobased plastics?”
Dominic Coppens, Professor of International Economic Law, and Belén Gracia, Maastricht University: “Bioplastics: understanding their regulation at the international and European level.”

The registration is now open. The webinar will be held in English.

Innovationskongress NRW
2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:00
(German only)
Innovationen sind das Fundament für nachhaltiges Wachstum und gesellschaftlichen Fortschritt. Sie schaffen neue Märkte, treiben Technologien voran und stärken den Wirtschaftsstandort Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Doch wie gelingen Innovationen? Wie können Investitionen gefördert und optimale Rahmenbedingungen geschaffen werden? Und wer sind die kreativen Köpfe hinter den Erfolgen in Nordrhein-Westfalen?
Antworten auf diese und weitere Fragen gibt der Innovationskongress mit Verleihung des Innovationspreises NRW 2025, ausgerichtet vom Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Industrie, Klimaschutz und Energie des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen.
Jetzt anmelden! www.innovation.nrw

World Bio Markets - Driving the commercialisation of industrial biomanufacturing
2025-06-10 08:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00 | Den Haag
The leading international business event for the industrial biomanufacturing community

On 10-11 June 2025, World Bio Markets will connect over 400 industry leaders with a commercially focused two-day programme of pre arranged 1-2-1 meetings, knowledge exchange, and networking in order to accelerate the transition to a fossil-free economy.

World Bio Markets is a two-day, business development event for the global industrial biomanufacturing sector.

We facilitate commercial connections and generate deal flow between bio-developers and producers, global brands and buyers, community enablers, investors and financiers and suppliers.

Our unique ‘meetings first’ format makes it easy for companies to meet new customers and partners, grow new business development pipelines, generate sales, secure investment and scale at a faster rate than without us.

More information here.

Renewable future: Ceresana launches new series of events on the bio-economy
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-27 | Digital
The transition to an environmentally friendly economic model is on the agenda, unaffected by the turbulence of day-to-day politics. The sustainable modernisation of the industry offers promising prospects, but is also associated with uncertainty. ‘One of our surveys showed a great need for dialogue on the future of the bio-economy,’ says Oliver Kutsch, Managing Director of Ceresana: ’Practical solutions are needed to protect biodiversity and the climate.’ The market research company is therefore now organising a series of online events with the overall title ‘Future of Bio’. The first event on 26 June 2025 will focus on the bio-economy in general. Further events on the transformation of the plastics and packaging industries are in preparation for the autumn.

Opportunities and risks of the bioeconomy
‘Future of BioEconomy’, the first event in the new series, brings together relevant players who are actively shaping the future of the bioeconomy – from start-ups as well as large companies, the investment and finance sector, science and research, specialist media, politics and administration. An exciting programme awaits you for a whole day: keynote speeches by experts will provide information and inspiration on trends, innovations and future markets. The speakers reflect the entire spectrum of the industry – from young start-ups to established large companies such as Wax Solutions GmbH, Stahl Holdings, Northern Technologies International Corporation and Invest-NL.
Interested stakeholders from a wide range of sectors will discuss opportunities and challenges in panels. In between, there will be plenty of networking opportunities: Make contacts and strengthen business relationships.

Forum for ideas and impulses
How can ecological responsibility and economic success be combined? Ceresana has been supporting the dynamically growing circular economy for more than a decade with market analyses on bio-based products and biodegradable materials. The Ceresana market report on bioplastics is already available in its eighth edition. New editions of the market studies ‘Bio-based paints and coatings’ and ‘Bio-based adhesives’ will be published this spring. With the new digital event series ‘Future of Bio’, Ceresana is now creating a platform for experts and specialists to exchange knowledge, utilise synergies and drive the future of the bio-economy forward together.

The online event ‘Future of BioEconomy’ on 26 June 2025 is free of charge.
Further information and registration at https://ceresana.com/events/future-of-bioeconomy
Registration on the event platform is already possible at https://ceresana.lineupr.com/future-of-bioeconomy/

About Ceresana
As one of the world’s leading market research institutes, Ceresana specialises in the fields of chemicals, plastics, packaging and industrial goods. Special emphasis is placed on the bio-economy and automotive / mobility. Companies have been benefiting from high-quality industry analyses and forecasts since 2002. Over 250 market studies provide more than 10,000 customers around the world with the knowledge base for sustainable success.
More about Ceresana at www.ceresana.com

Further information:
Ceresana
Mainaustrasse 34, 78464 Constance, Germany
Phone: +49 7531 9429 70
Press contact: Martin Ebner, m.ebner@ceresana.com

TransBIB-Symposium 2025
2025-06-26 - 2025-06-28 | Kultur- und Initiativenhaus Greifswald e.V., Stralsunder Straße 10, Greifswald, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, 17489, Germany
In German only.
More information and registration: TransBIB-Symposium Greifswald – TransBIB

Webinar: Komagataella phaffii – A Versatile Platform for Biotechnological Production
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Digital
Komagataella phaffii – A Versatile Platform for Biotechnological Production
Discover the potential of Komagataella phaffii (the artist formerly known as Pichia pastoris) – one of the most powerful expression systems in industrial biotechnology. In this joint webinar, our acib-partners from Austria will present a comprehensive overview of the characteristics, applications, and latest developments surrounding this remarkable yeast.

Agenda
10.00 Welcome
Tobias Klement (CLIB) and Harald Pichler (Graz University of Technology)
10.10 The Komagataella phaffii host strain and its applications
Anita Emmerstorfer-Augustin (acib GmbH c/o Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Graz University of Technology)
10.35 Host strain and vector engineering for recombinant protein production
Toni Glieder (Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Graz University of Technology)
11.00 Komagataella phaffii for non-protein targets
Harald Pichler (Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Graz University of Technology)
11.25 Good Bye
Tobias Klement (CLIB)

Please register here:

Invite Science Day 2025
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-10 | Köln, Germany
Innovations, Visions, & Technologies 2025
15 years INVITE
3 key topic streams will address sustainability research, smart automation & drug delivery technologies and how they contribute and drive innovation.
On July 9th 2025 INVITE opens the doors for a one-day event where young INVITE scientists & engineers give insights into their current research.
We are happy to celebrate at this occasion also the 15th anniversary of INVITE !
All our cooperation partners are invited to join and celebrate with us!
The scientific programme of the day will also offer you an overview on the newest areas of innovation in the respective research fields of INVITE and you’ll be albe to get in touch with the young talents to discuss with them their newest research results.
You are invited to join and benefit from this great opportunity for exhange, networking and to celebrate with us 15 years of INVITE !
More information and registration here.

Plan B 2025 – From the present to the future, from the region to the world (in German)
2025-07-09 08:00 - 17:00
On July 9, 2025, the event “Plan B – Bioeconomy for industrial and urban areas in Baden-Württemberg” will once again bring together key players from politics, business and science – with a clear goal: to drive forward the bio-based transformation.
Because if Plan A was based on fossil resources, “Plan B” stands for the bio-based future: for the change towards a sustainable economic system based on renewable raw materials, circular economy and innovation – beyond fossil dependencies. THE LÄND becomes the driving force behind a globally networked bioeconomy: locally anchored, globally effective!
Read more in German..

AUFBRUCH Sommerevent 2025 - Wandel weiterdenken
2025-07-10 10:00 - 17:00 | Novotel Aachen City, Peterstraße 66, Aachen, NRW, 52062, Germany
Wir möchten Sie herzlich zu unserem “AUFBRUCH Sommerevent 2025 – Wandel weiterdenken” am 10. Juli von 10 – 17 Uhr nach Aachen einladen.
Für das zweite Jahr AUFBRUCH wagen wir uns über das Rheinische Revier hinaus. Freuen Sie sich auf Blicke über den Tellerrand auf die großen Vorhaben in den Schwesterrevierregionen in Mitteldeutschland von Dr. Christine Rasche (Fraunhofer IGB) und aus der Lausitz von Dr. Luise Porst (Land-Innovation-Lausitz / ZALF). Erfahren Sie mehr über die Transformation in der Metropolregion Frankfurt von Dr. Manfred Kircher (BioBall) und den anhaltenden Wandel im Ruhrgebiet von Prof. Dr. Manfred Renner (Fraunhofer UMSICHT).
Auch in AUFBRUCH gibt es Spannendes zu berichten. Erfahren Sie mehr darüber, wie sich unsere sechs Innovationsbereiche den drängenden Herausforderungen unserer Zeit stellen:

Umwandlung kohlenhydratreicher Reststoffströme in Ethylen- und Propylenglykol
Neue Recycling-Konzepte für Kautschuk
Immobilisierung von Biokatalysatoren für modulare Produktionsanlagen
Chemo-enzymatische Synthese von Bioplastik und chiralen Feinchemikalien
Synthese neuartiger Carbonsäureester zur Formulierung grüner Weichmacher und Schmiermittel
Entwicklung neuer Biotenside

Und natürlich: Nutzen Sie die Gelegenheit und vernetzen Sie sich mit unserem Cluster und unseren Promovierenden.

Agenda:
Agenda Sommerevent 2025 – Wandel weiterdenken
(bitte auf die Agenda klicken)
Die Anmeldefrist ist beendet. Sollten Sie noch teilnehmen wollen, melden Sie sich bitte bei unserer Kollegin Nadja Mostert (mostert@clib-cluster.de).

Ceresana-Webinar: Bioplastics – Market Dynamics, Practical Use & What Comes Next?
2025-08-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Digital
In this webinar, experienced experts will shed light on current developments, practical applications and future prospects for bioplastics. Following the specialist presentations, there will be plenty of time for questions, discussions and a direct exchange with the speakers.

The speakers:

An expert (Ceresana)
Niklas Voß (FKuR Kunststoff)
Frank Höbener (NTIC Europe)

Registration and information: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/8aa43469-a5f4-46d6-a147-e7bad04aed39@33481050-7add-4f71-b27d-94200a4fee43

Germany's biggest Start-up Open Air 2025 (SOA25)
2025-08-27 - 2025-08-28 | Bonner Bogen, Bonn, NRW, Germany
Want to make new, meaningful connections, drive sustainability, impact, and digital health innovations forward, and have loads of fun? Then the STARTUP OPEN AIR by DIGITALHUB.DE in Bonn might be the event for you!
Welcome to STARTUP OPEN AIR 2025 (SOA25) – the event for founders, investors and everyone who wants to experience the startup world up close and help shape tomorrow’s today! Exciting workshops, panels and keynotes on current startup topics await you in an inspiring open-air atmosphere. Over 100 startups will present their ideas, while you can make valuable contacts with investors, partners and companies. SOA25 is all about start-ups in two areas that are crucial both socially and economically worldwide today and therefore affect us all in the long term: Impact and Digital Health – the focal points of SOA25.

More Information and registration: https://www.digitalhub.de/soa

SME & Start-up Pitch Event @ CLIB
2025-09-03 13:00 - 17:30 | Townhouse Stadthotel Düsseldorf, Bilker Straße 36, Düsseldorf, 40213, Germany
The transition of the chemical industry towards defossilisation and sustainability will take a broad variety of new processes and products. But having new ideas and technologies will not be enough. Scaling innovations needs motivated people, a strong network of experts working together, and investors to provide the necessary capital. Thus, CLIB will again bring together innovators, experts, and investors for our fourth annual “SME & Start-up Pitch Event @ CLIB” on 03 September 2025 in Düsseldorf to exchange ideas, build connections, and advance technologies capable of making a difference.
We are adding to the programme this year with an exclusive “boost your network satellite event” on 25 August 2025, 13.00-16.00 h, online. If you are an SME, you can join the online satellite event to reflect on which questions around your technology still need to be answered and let the CLIB managers connect you to relevant partners.
Scope
We are going to look at innovations using biomass as a feedstock or biotechnology as part of their process to produce industrially relevant products. The processes can range from purely biotech to combinations of chemical and biotechnological steps. We are looking for innovations ranging from bulk chemicals, such as polymers or platform chemicals, to fine chemicals such as flavours, food additives, or adhesives. Contributions to alternative proteins, textiles and fibres, as well as solutions for the building or logistics sector are welcome to participate as well.
Who is this event for?
As start-up or SME: Pitch your idea to relevant stakeholders to receive insights into an investor’s perspective and to network with fellow entrepreneurs and potential partners or mentors. Join the satellite event to benefit from individual networking by the CLIB managers.
As investor, industry expert, or consultant: Join to learn about new innovations and get to know the people behind these ideas.
How to participate
You can apply to be part of this event by filling out the form below. The CLIB team will check your application and send you a confirmation as soon as possible. Please note that the number of participants is limited for both categories (investor/industry/expert and SME/start-up) and categories, and all applications in scope will be confirmed on a first-come-first-served basis.

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Online Event: Future of BioPlastics 2025 – Connect. Innovate. Shape the Future.
2025-09-10 - 2025-09-12 | Digital
On 10 and 11 September 2025, you can look forward to the multifaceted, international online event Future of BioPlastics (FoB:Plast), dedicated to the topic of bioplastics. It will focus on the areas most important to market participants: economic opportunities, cutting-edge innovations and practical case studies in bio-based plastics.
Why Attend?

Inspiring Keynotes from top experts in industry and academia
Interactive Panel Discussions offering plenty of time for Q&A and debate
Exclusive Networking Sessions to build valuable relationships with customers, suppliers and partners driving the shift to sustainable plastics

Register & Start Networking
Create your free profile today and connect with fellow participants:
https://ceresana.lineupr.com/future-of-bioplastics/
For more information on the free online event FoB:Plast, please visit Ceresana’s website:
https://ceresana.com/events/future-of-bioplastics

We look forward to seeing you online and shaping the bioplastics revolution together!

WORKSHOP | "Moving the Future – Automotive Industry in the Focus of the Bioeconomy"
2025-09-18 10:00 - 16:00 | hybrid
The transport sector accounts for about one-fifth of Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions, with road transport accounting for the largest share. At the same time, the automotive industry is confronted with increasingly stringent legal requirements and increasing sustainability awareness among consumers. Sustainability is thus becoming a key differentiating factor for OEMs, suppliers and service providers. In order to ensure the future viability of the automotive industry, products and processes must be rethought!
In addition to the switch to alternative drive technologies, resource efficiency, lightweight construction and the circular economy are of growing importance in the industry. Bio-based raw materials can make an important contribution to sustainable business: thanks to innovative new approaches, fossil materials can be replaced, CO2 emissions can be reduced and the circular economy can be promoted. This makes it possible to focus on sustainability right from the production process.
As part of a full-day workshop on 18 September 2025 in hybrid format (on-site in Hanover and online), we would like to enter into dialogue with representatives from the automotive industry , present best practices and bring individual challenges together with the offers of our partner research institutions.

More information and registration: https://transbib.de/veranstaltungen/automobilbranche-im-fokus
