Realise-Bio annual conference 2025
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-07 | Brightlands Chemelot Campus, Urmonderbaan 22, 6167 RD Sittard-Geleen, Netherlands
We cordially invite you to the third and final annual conference of our Interreg Germany-Netherlands project Realise-Bio.
Over the course of three years, nine innovative and cross-border model projects have not only demonstrated the multifaceted and diverse nature of the bioeconomy, but also identified many challenges and solutions for realizing bioeconomic innovations.
Learn more about the results of our model projects, discuss with us what is needed for a circular bioeconomy, and meet other stakeholders from the region.

Date: November 2025
Time: 12:00-18:00
Location: Brightlands Chemelot Campus (Sittard-Geleen)

The event will be held bilingually in German and Dutch.
Participation is free of charge.

At our annual conference, you can expect
► a presentation of the Realise Bio project
► Exciting insights into the advantages of life cycle assessments in innovation processes
► Presentations of the Realise-Bio model projects
► Extensive networking opportunities with regional partners

Registration has been closed.

Agenda

Read more about the project at: https://realise-bio.com/

GEMIT Blauhaus Talk 2025
2025-11-11 - 2025-11-12 | Hochschule Niederrhein Campus Krefeld, Obergath 79, Krefeld, 47804, Germany
The GEMIT Institute for Business Process Management and IT at the
Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences cordially invites you to this year’s Blauhaus
Talk.
This year, the focus will be on shaping the digital future, and
innovative approaches to process and
business innovation through (digital) technologies will be presented.
What you can expect:
Exciting presentations
Interactive workshops
A tour of the Human Factors Engineering Laboratory
A micro-fair with exhibitions on our current
research projects
Time for exchange and networking
Register until October 31, 2025 on the GEMIT website of the Niederrhein University of Applied Sciences.
Participation is free of charge. Refreshments will be provided.
The event will be held in German.

Advanced Recycling Conference
2025-11-19 00:00 - 2025-11-20 23:30 (Europe/Berlin) | Maternushaus, Kardinal-Frings-Str. 1-3, Cologne, 50668
The unique concept of presenting all advanced recycling solutions and related topics at one event will guarantee a comprehensive and exciting conference experience, including technologies such as extrusion, dissolution, solvolysis, enzymolysis, pyrolysis, thermal depolymerisation, gasification, and incineration with Carbon Capture and Utilisation (CCU).
Ambitious recycling targets set by the EU, the commitments of the chemical industry and brands, as well as the demands of customers are putting enormous evolutionary pressure on the recycling sector. Large shares of unrecycled waste streams on the one hand are set against the demand and search for renewable feedstocks for chemicals and materials on the other hand, leading to discussions as to which technologies are the most suitable for which waste stream and how to evaluate the environmental impact.
Advanced recycling technologies are developing at a fast pace, with new players constantly appearing on the market, from start-ups to giants and everything in between – new plants are being built or upscaled, new capacities are being achieved, and new partnerships are being established.

With all these developments, it is difficult to keep track. The “Advanced Recycling Conference (ARC)“ will take place over two days in the heart of Cologne, aiming to clear up this jungle of information by providing an overview and in-depth insight into all available recycling technologies for various streams of different plastics wastes as well as into political topics and environmental impacts. The ARC will provide a new home for technology providers, related industries, waste management companies, brands and investors as well as policy makers and scientists active in the versatile and interdisciplinary field of recycling. By bringing together all relevant topics and experts, the event will provide a framework for new partnerships, ideas, approaches, and value chains.
Speakers will have a unique opportunity to present their recent developments to a wide and relevant audience including exchange and networking with stakeholders along the whole plastics value chain. All new and innovative recycling solutions will be covered by the conference such as physical processes based on extrusion and dissolution, chemical processes based on solvolysis, biochemical processes based on enzymolysis, as well as thermochemical processes based on pyrolysis, thermal depolymerisation, gasification and incineration with CCU.

Further information and registration: Home – Advanced Recycling Conference

9. Internationales BioSC Symposium "Bioeconomy - Circularity - Sustainability"
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-26 | LVR Landesmuseum Bonn
The International BioSC Symposium, a platform for inter- and transdisciplinary exchange for a sustainable bioeconomy, focuses in its 9th edition on the connections and links between bioeconomy, sustainability and circularity in the context of global change and climate change. The focus of the first day will be on the connection between circular economy and sustainable business and the role and task of the bioeconomy in this. On the second day, the role of innovation, advanced product design, artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization as drivers of sustainable technologies and processes will be highlighted. The Poster Call invites participants to present current results of interdisciplinary bioeconomy research.
As part of the 9th BioSC Symposium, a workshop for all PhD students of the BioSC core groups on ‘Science Communication & Social Media’ will be held on 25 November, 2025, afternoon. All information are sent to the BioSC core groups.
Find all further information here.

Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2025 event
2025-11-24 - 2025-11-27 | Berlin
On 𝟮𝟲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is opening its doors for a 𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗗𝗔𝗬 serving, besides a site-visit, an interesting Scale-Up Workshop entitled “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁-𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘄𝗮𝘆”dealing with topics such as:

Scale-up Accelerator Network meets Due Diligence
Does my scale-up plan make sense and how can I implement Techno-Economic Assessment (TEA) across TRL scales?
Breaking the cost barrier in biomanufacturing
Reflections on what Pitch Perfect brought us this year (Roundtable).

Agenda:
Programme Open Day at BBEPP on 26.11.25_Final
This Open Day is linked to the Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2025 event, to be held on 24 & 25 November 2025 at Sheraton Brussels Airport: Programme, Registration and Abstract Submission via: www.pitchperfectbioeconomy.eu.

Bio-PAT Forum - Partnering Event for Bioprocessing & Process Analytics
2025-11-25 - 2025-11-28 | Digital
Date: 25.-27. November 2025
Location: on-line
Website: https://bio-pat-forum.ascrion.com/
Registration (free participation): https://bio-pat-forum.ascrion.com/app/register
Language: English
Organisation: Bio-PAT e.V.

Preliminary program:

25.11.2025:

09:00-09:20 Welcome and Presentation of the Network Bio-PAT e.V.
09:20-12:30 Presentations of Bio-PAT Members
12:30-18:00 1:1 Meetings

26.11.2025:

09:00-09:10 Welcome by Bio-PAT e.V.
09:10-09:35 Keynote Talk by Dr. Luise Kaven: “AI agents for PAT”
09:35-12:00: Pitches of external partners
12:00-18:00 1:1 Meetings

27.11.25:

09:00-18:00 1:1 Meetings

Use the Bio-PAT Forum to:

learn about new technologies
meet experts in the field of bioprocessing and process analytical tools
present your company / institution in a 5 min pitch → send your presentation title and presenter to info@bio-pat.org
build up new connections and
find partners for various collaboration possibilities

Report with statistics of participants of the event in 2024: https://bio-pat.org/bio-pat-forum-partnering-event

CLIB Webinar Sustainable Interiors
2025-11-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Digital
The transformation of the interior and furniture industry towards sustainability is accelerating, driven by rising expectations for low-emission and circular products. This webinar explores how innovative materials, design principles, and cross-sector collaboration can shape a more sustainable interior sector offering market-ready solutions.
Together with experts from research and industry we will discuss how collaboration along the entire value chain – from manufacturers and designers to end users – creates opportunities for economic and environmental benefits.
From circular economy design approaches and sustainable end-of-life solutions to bio-based adhesives and sealants, we will present innovative use cases and discuss remaining challenges that hinder industrial adoption and full market integration.
Agenda

CLIB Webinar: From Nature to Industry – Advancing the Enzyme Toolbox
2025-12-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Digital
Enzymes are at the heart of industrial biotechnology — driving sustainable production, efficient bioprocesses, and innovative applications. This webinar brings together experts from academia and industry to explore the latest advances in enzyme discovery, engineering, and industrial implementation.
Participants will gain insights into emerging methods for identifying novel biocatalysts, optimising enzyme performance, and expanding the enzyme toolbox with new functionalities for diverse biotechnological applications.
The webinar will be held in English.
Agenda

Registration

Future of BioBuilding (FoB:Build)
2025-12-10 - 2025-12-12 | Digital
On December 10–11, 2025, the versatile international online event Future of BioBuilding (FoB:Build) will take place — focusing on bio-based building materials.
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 exchange and discussion
Diverse networking opportunities with participants from customer, supplier, and partner companies who are actively shaping the transition toward sustainable materials

Whether you represent a start-up, an SME, a large corporation, a research institution, or a policy organization, this event brings together key stakeholders from the bio-based materials sector to exchange ideas on innovative materials, markets, and sustainable solutions.
Register now for free!
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/a9ba7735-278c-461a-9ab3-452c620a3c12@33481050-7add-4f71-b27d-94200a4fee43

BIOECONOMY GIANTS: From the field into the pitch: Cooperation for the bioeconomy
2025-12-11 12:00 - 14:00 | Schloss Türnich, Schloß Turnich 1, Kerpen, 50169, Germany
A BIOECONOMY GIANTS Kick-start Workshop
This event will be held in German. Therefore, a detailed description and the registration form can be found on the German event site.

Webinar "Insects and Circular Value Chains: Opportunities and Applications"
2026-01-13 14:00 - 15:45 | Digital
Insects for a Circular Future

The circular economy is becoming increasingly important, and insects play a key role in this transformation. The two Interreg projects Realise-Bio and Agropole Innovates warmly invite you to this exciting webinar. Discover how insects provide innovative solutions to use resources more efficiently and transform side streams into high-value products. Experts from practice and research will demonstrate how these approaches not only offer ecological benefits but also create new economic opportunities. You will gain valuable insights into the use of insects and their by-products for animal feed, fertilizers, and other applications. In addition, you will learn how education and knowledge transfer are essential drivers for fostering innovation in this dynamic and rapidly growing sector. The webinar offers a concise overview of current developments, practical examples, and the opportunity to engage in discussion with leading experts.

Agenda
14:00 h Welcome
Realise Bio & Agropole Innovates
14:15 h Insects as a driver for circular value chains: practical examples and insights
Bob Holtermans, Insect Engineers and Insect School
14:35 h Bringing Insect Frass to Market: Regulatory Requirements, Production Workflow and Practical Use Cases
Jan-Christoph Morisse, FarmInsect
14:55 h Potential of insect frass as fertilizer and soil amendment
Prof. Dr. Florian Wichern, Rhine-Waal University
15:15 h Panel discussion and Q&A session
15:45 h Closing

The event will be held in English
Register now for free.

Future of BioCoatings (FoB:Coat)
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-29 | Digital
On January 10–11, 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 exchange and discussion
Diverse networking opportunities with participants from customer, supplier, and partner companies who are actively shaping the transition toward sustainable materials

Whether you represent a start-up, an SME, a large corporation, a research institution, or a policy organization, this event brings together key stakeholders from the bio-based materials sector to exchange ideas on innovative materials, markets, and sustainable solutions.
Register now for free!
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/45c61f2c-8c98-4ce3-80cd-9498b716d025@33481050-7add-4f71-b27d-94200a4fee43

BIONetZero: Unlocking Bio-Solutions - Investment, Innovation & Partnership Opportunities
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:15 | Digital
The BIONetZero project is a new European initiative that aims to accelerate bio-based innovation by helping SMEs access the resources they need to expand internationally. We would like to invite you to our upcoming BIONetZero online workshop: Unlocking Bio-Solutions – Investment, Innovation & Partnership Opportunities.
What You’ll Discover:
Direct financing opportunities: Four types of cascade financing to realise different phases of business model and technology readiness.
Premium support: Contact with investors, international experts and study visits.
Strategic partnerships: Establish contacts with leading European bioeconomy clusters to expand your cross-border network.
Target audience:
The webinar is aimed at business support organisations, innovation centres and clusters, investors working with bio-based SMEs, and anyone who supports start-ups and scale-ups in the agri-food and energy-intensive sectors. Join us to learn more about the opportunities BIONetZero offers your network.

Register here

Biotenside: Von der Herstellung bis zur Anwendung | Abschlusskonferenz der Allianz Biotenside
2026-02-04 - 2026-02-05 | Berlin
Microbially produced biosurfactants are a sustainable alternative to chemically synthesized, fossil-based surfactants—in detergents and cleaning agents, cosmetics, and plant protection products. After seven years of intensive development and optimization, companies and research institutions belonging to the “Innovationsallianz Biotenside” are presenting their results for the first time and demonstrating how biotensides can be produced from various raw materials in a scalable manner using robust, controllable fermentation and processing methods. Users are presenting selected use cases – with insights into formulability, performance profiles, and sustainability aspects.
More information: Abschlusskonferenz der Allianz Biotenside – Fraunhofer IGB

From Strategy to Action: The Role of Clusters in the EU Bioeconomy
2026-02-12 - 2026-02-13 | Berlin
We are pleased to invite you to the event “From Strategy to Action: The Role of Clusters in the EU Bioeconomy”, organised by the European Clusters Alliance and hosted in Brussels by European Bioplastics on 12 February.
The event will bring together key stakeholders to discuss how clusters can effectively translate EU bioeconomy strategies into concrete actions, fostering innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth across Europe.
As a founding member of the European Clusters Alliance, we are proud to support this initiative and highlight the strategic role of clusters in strengthening the European bioeconomy ecosystem.

To participate, register here: EBCA – From Strategy to Action: The Role of Clusters in the EU Bioeconomy Tickets, don, 12 feb. 2026 om 09:00 | Eventbrite

CLIB International Conference CIC2026
2026-02-19 08:00 - 2026-02-20 17:00 | Lindner Hotel Düsseldorf Seestern, Lütticher Straße 130, Düsseldorf, 40547, Germany
Integrating Biotech – Novel Feedstocks, Technologies, and Markets
Today, industrial biotechnology is already established in several markets and demonstrates its strengths in the production of complex compounds. Flavours, fragrances, enzymes, and surfactants are being competitively produced via biotechnological processes. However, there are other areas such as polymers and commodities where biotechnologically produced substances are still in need for optimisation to reach industrial scale. The technology might be ready, but important hurdles remain:

Integrating biotechnology into bulk markets.
Developing new areas of application and markets.
Utilising alternative raw materials cost-effectively.
Implementing biotech processes in existing Verbund, or integrated, sites.
Harnessing the potential of AI for the development of new processes and products.

But of course, there are also clever minds and new ideas on their way to overcome these hurdles and accelerate the integration of biotechnology across the industry.
Learn about inspiring ideas from renowned researchers, smart start-ups, and creative corporates in the following sessions:

Integrating AI – Speeding up biotech development
Integrating novel feedstocks – Utilising gaseous carbon
Integrating economic viability – How can biotech succeed in the market
The Verbund – Integrating biotech into chemical parks
Integrating new applications – Future markets for biotech

We are looking forward to welcoming you to our CIC2026 on 19 and 20 February in Düsseldorf.
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FoB – Future of Bio-based Adhesives (FoB:Adh)
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26 | Digital
On February 24–25, 2026, the versatile international online event Future of BioAdhesives (FoB:Adh) will take place — focusing on bio-based adhesives.
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 exchange and discussion
Diverse networking opportunities with participants from customer, supplier, and partner companies who are actively shaping the transition toward sustainable materials

Whether you represent a start-up, an SME, a large corporation, a research institution, or a policy organization, this event brings together key stakeholders from the bio-based adhesives sector to exchange ideas on innovative materials, markets, and sustainable solutions.
Register now for free!
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/b72d7629-9d28-4adc-ae62-fb9e0d3d51e2@33481050-7add-4f71-b27d-94200a4fee43

BioProcessingDays Innovation Hub 2026
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-04 | West
Event in German only

AI Circular Economy Conference 2026
2026-03-04 - 2026-03-06 | hybrid
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just a technological trend; it is a transformative force that is accelerating the transition from fossil fuels to renewable carbon sources in the chemical and materials industry. This represents one of the greatest industrial challenges since the beginning of the industrial revolution, requiring the most advanced digital solutions available. AI is emerging as the key enabler of this transformation.
nova-Institute proudly presents its new highlight event, bringing together the best innovators, researchers, and practitioners of this fundamental digital transformation of our society: The AI Circular Economy Conference, 4-5 March, 2026 in Cologne and online. Join us at this groundbreaking conference to explore how advanced AI tools and applications are shaping the future of circular and sustainable materials by unlocking the full potential of renewable carbon from biomass, carbon capture utilisation (CCU), and recycling:

High-tech innovators are delivering cutting-edge AI solutions for science and industry.
Chemical and plastics producers are using AI to innovate more quickly, efficiently, and sustainably.
The agricultural and biomass sectors are using AI to identify new sources of raw materials and close the loop on material flows.
Cutting-edge applications of AI, including AI-assisted modelling of CCU processes and catalysts, optimisation of CO₂capture, and the design of novel chemical pathways such as those involving electrochemistry.
Use of AI for process control and optimisation in depolymerisation, advanced waste stream sorting and feedstock analysis, as well as quality assurance of recycled materials.

Featuring top experts in AI development, chemical and plastics manufacturing, biotechnology, agriculture, recycling and sustainability, this interdisciplinary event will explore the latest developments in the field. Whether you are a data scientist working on new industrial applications, a materials professional seeking for practical tools, or part of the management or investment community looking to understand strategic and financial opportunities, this conference will provide you with actionable insights, valuable use cases and collaborative opportunities. The “AI Circular Economy Conference” will bring together all relevant stakeholders to discuss the need for AI solutions in a circular economy in the chemistry and materials sector and to match these needs with technical solutions from scientists and developers.

Read more: Home – AI Circular Economy Conference

Eco Congress 2026 – Regional Resources for the Future
2026-03-12 - 2026-03-14 | Berlin
The bioeconomy is constantly changing. New challenges are being tackled, new insights are being gained and innovative solutions are being developed. You are hereby invited to the Eco Congress 2026 – Regional Resources for the Future. For the eighth time, experts from science, industry and practice will come together in Papenburg to discuss current issues and new solutions.
This year’s congress will focus on the following topics: paludiculture, sustainable land use and nutrient cycles, bioenergy and peat substitutes, bio-circular plastics, and bio-based and circular building materials. After a variety of specialist presentations on the first day of the congress, parallel topic-specific sessions on the above-mentioned key topics will be offered on the second day. We look forward to exchanging ideas with you.
The invitation flyer provides an initial overview of the congress.
The event will be complemented by a poster and company exhibition. You can submit your own posters or present your company as an exhibitor. If you are interested, please contact us at: info@3-n.info
If you know of other companies or individuals who may be interested in participating, please feel free to forward this invitation.
The conference languages are German and English; simultaneous translation will be provided.
The Eco Congress is organised by the 3N Competence Centre Lower Saxony Network for Renewable Resources and Bioeconomy e. V. and Ecoras. The congress is sponsored by the Lower Saxony Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Consumer Protection and the provinces of Fryslân, Groningen and Drenthe.
Registration: Registrierung | ECO Congress – Regional Resources for the Future

FoB – Future of Bio-based Coatings (FoB:Coat)
2026-03-18 09:00 - 2026-03-19 12:00 | Digital
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 exchange and discussion
Diverse networking opportunities with participants from customer, supplier, and partner companies who are actively shaping the transition toward sustainable materials

Whether you represent a start-up, an SME, a large corporation, a research institution, or a policy organization, this event brings together key stakeholders from the bio-based materials sector to exchange ideas on innovative materials, markets, and sustainable solutions.
Register now for free!
https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/45c61f2c-8c98-4ce3-80cd-9498b716d025@33481050-7add-4f71-b27d-94200a4fee43

FROM LAB TO SCIENCEPRENEURSHIP
2026-03-26 - 2026-03-28 | Aachen, Germany
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 of stakeholders that surround you and your research. You will also evelop your pitch storyline and receive feedback from our experts and an interdisciplinary team of peers.
Young Entrepreneurs in Science is an interactive workshop programme for master‘s students, PhDs and postdocs to help you ignite your entrepreneurial spirit! Together with your peers, you will learn methods and skills to realise your innovative potential.

Workshop Goals
· Learn the different aspects of an innovator’s skill set
· Get to know the concept of entre- and intrapreneurship
and exchange with role models from both fields
· Develop or extend potential use cases based on your
research & network
· Discover the key ingredients of a successful pitch

Registration: From Lab to Sciencepreneurship 26.+27.03.26 | On-site
Questions?: workshops@falling-walls.com, https://youngentrepreneursinscience.com

Realise‑Bio Webinar: Key Recommendations for Advancing the Circular Bioeconomy in the Border Region
2026-03-26 13:30 - 14:45 | Digital
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 of the most important results of the project: the recommendations for action, which summarise the main obstacles, needs, and future impulses in eight thematic areas – based on expert interviews and the experiences of the project partners. In addition, a funded model project will provide insights into its own recommendations and show how concrete approaches work in practice.
The webinar is aimed at stakeholders from business, science, administration, and networks who want to further strengthen the circular bioeconomy in the region.
Language: English, questions welcomed in German and Dutch as well
Agenda
13.30 h Welcome and Introduction to Realise-Bio
13.40 h Our key recommendations of action presented by the Realise-Bio experts
14.20 h A real-life example from our model project partner eudemia
14.35 h Q&A to the whole consortium
14.45 h Farewell and end of event

Register now for free and join us on 26 March.

CLIB Webinar „Financing Focus - CBE JU Call 2026”
2026-04-16 10:00 - 12:00 | Berlin
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 our webinar to:

learn more about the CBE JU Call in general (presentation by Oliver Zobell, CBE JU Call Coordinator)
get an overview of several call topics, focusing on the biotechnology-related aspects.
network early on to identify the most suitable topic and partners for your next project consortium.

Register now to network with CLIB members and the extended network to find potential consortia partners for your next funded project.
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 during the registration process. Available slots will be allotted with CLIB members getting priority.

Registration

FoB – Investing in the Bioeconomy (FoB:Invest)
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-24 | Digital
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 projects & collaborations
Structured networking with startups, investors, and selected industry representatives

Registration (important):
All participation details are available on our website. You will find two separate sections including dedicated forms: “For Startups” (pitch application) and “For Investors” (attendance/registration). Please review the applicable terms and conditions on the website before registering.
The event will be hosted via Microsoft Teams — efficient, location-independent, and easy to integrate into your workday. Participation is free, but registration is required (limited audience seats; we may review registrations by role/relevance).
Learn more & register:
https://ceresana.com/en/events/future-of-bioinvest

Jetzt anmelden zum 24. FEI-Kooperationsforum „Neues aus der (Lebensmittel-), Mess-, Reglungs- und Verfahrenstechnik"
2026-04-22 - 2026-04-23 | Universitätsclub Bonn, Konvinktstraße 9, Bonn, 53113, Germany
This event is in German only!

Webinar: Resource Efficiency, Technology, and Logistics
2026-04-27 10:00 - 11:30 | Digital
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 act as strategic enablers to enhance the competitiveness and viability of projects in rural areas.
The content of the webinar has been specifically tailored to the primary sector, with the aim of providing practical and relevant insights for farmers, livestock producers, cooperatives, associations and cluster as well as other actors along the value chain.
More information: Kick-starting the Ecosystem Training Programme: Unlock Resource Efficiency, Technology & Logistics – Bioeconomy Giants
Registration: BIOECONOMY GIANTS – Webinar #1 – Resource efficiency, technology, and logistics

CO2-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-30 | hybrid
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 experts in the field of CCU, green hydrogen production and Power-to-X. Once more the event will showcase the latest innovations and most important developments in the fast-growing field of Carbon Capture and Utilisation with plenty of opportunities to network.

A milestone for the enforcement of CCU was reached on 28 June 2024 when the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament published the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA) in their Official Journal. The act finally acknowledges CO2 utilisation as an eligible strategic net zero technology, hereby providing an official reference and foundation to support and encourage the deployment of clean technology, such as CCU throughout Europe. With a current capacity of over 1.5 million tonnes for CO2-based products and steadily growing demand, CCU technologies are helping to establish CO2 as a renewable carbon feedstock, highlighting the urgency of investment and innovation in this field.
We will be organising the PhD Day “Biotech for C1 utilisation” as part of the CO₂-based Fuels and Chemicals Conference 2026.
The PhD Day will be a parallel session during the conference dedicated completely to bringing PhD students using biotechnology for C1 utilisation together. The PhD students will be able to learn about the research done by other PhD students across Europe, network, and hopefully kick-off future collaboration and cooperation between them. Additionally, they will be able to attend the conference program around the PhD Day to learn even more about trends and developments in C1 utilisation.
More information on the PhD Day can be found here: https://co2-chemistry.eu/phd-day-biotech-for-c1-utilisation/
The complete program is available at: https://co2-chemistry.eu/program/
Registration: https://co2-chemistry.eu/registration/
More information: https://co2-chemistry.eu/

CLIB-Webinar: Unlocking Lignin - Turning an Unloved Feedstock into Market Solutions
2026-05-07 10:00 - 12:00 | Berlin
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 feedstocks and innovative depolymerisation solutions already at demo scale. How can lignin be turned into a valuable feedstock in a future, sustainable circular bioeconomy? How can the complex biomolecule be made accessible for downstream applications?
During the final discussion about common lignin preconceptions and hurdles to valorisation all participants are invited join and provide their input.

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Future of BioAI: Nachhaltig. Innovativ. Wirtschaftlich.
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | Digital
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 on the German flag in the top right-hand corner of your window.
More information: Future of BioAI – Ceresana Market Research
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