{"id":1447,"date":"2020-07-23T14:58:56","date_gmt":"2020-07-23T12:58:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/was-wir-tun\/"},"modified":"2026-03-02T11:15:06","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T10:15:06","slug":"what-we-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/en\/what-we-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What we do"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mbak75by-9a025452ce5e6037c7c871fd376421ec\">\n.avia-section.av-mbak75by-9a025452ce5e6037c7c871fd376421ec{\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_883777495_1920-e1748595610441.jpg);\nbackground-position:50% 0%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_1'  class='avia-section av-mbak75by-9a025452ce5e6037c7c871fd376421ec main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  head-pic avia-bg-style-scroll av-minimum-height av-minimum-height-44 av-height-percent  container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat' data-av_minimum_height_pc='44' data-av_min_height_opt='percent'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><main  role=\"main\" itemprop=\"mainContentOfPage\"  class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1447'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'><\/div><\/div><\/main><!-- close content main element --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_1'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1447'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-mko87umw-5e344f59f333d115153720d105f43245 sc-av_three_fourth av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mko87umw-5e344f59f333d115153720d105f43245\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mko87umw-5e344f59f333d115153720d105f43245{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mko87umw-5e344f59f333d115153720d105f43245{\nwidth:74.75%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mko87umw-5e344f59f333d115153720d105f43245 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mko87umw-5e344f59f333d115153720d105f43245 av_three_fourth  avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-25zgx1z-b18a03f690856772184148d0fda4ca06 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>CLIB: Networking Biotechnology \u2013 Creating Sustainability<\/h1>\n<p>CLIB is an international open-innovation cluster for indus\u00adtrial biotechnology consisting of large companies, small- to medium-size enterprises (SMEs), start-ups, academic insti\u00adtutes, and universities, as well as other stakeholders active in the circular bioeconomy. In our non-profit association, the members shape our cluster\u2019s interests and activities, and we work with them to promote industrial biotechnol\u00adogy in sustainable processes. Active since 2008, we are one of the most established bioeconomy organisations in Germany and Europe and have built a strong and trust\u00adworthy network. Some key indicators emphasising this statement are shown in figure 1. Together with our members, we are putting our mission into prac\u00adtice:\u00a0<strong>networking biotechnology \u2013 creating sustainability<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Our membership of over 110 organisations comprises an international share of about 25 %. We are based in D\u00fcsseldorf, in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW): the chemistry and industry heartland of Germany, well connected to the neighbouring chemical regions of the Netherlands and Belgium. We do not see ourselves as a regional, but an international cluster, connected by a joint vision for biotechnology in a sustainable circular bioec\u00adonomy. We connect our members within and beyond the cluster to initiate new research and business projects. Since our foundation in 2008, we have initiated over 50 publicly funded R &amp; D &amp; I projects.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is to network stakeholders along and across value networks and to identify new opportunities. To achieve this, we have established a cross-sectoral and multi-market network including diverse industries and markets like biotechnology, chemistry, food and feed, home and personal care, textiles, and others. At CLIB, we interlink feedstock owners, technology providers, process\u00ading industries, and consumer industries, and this is clearly reflected in our membership structure.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-24z81qv-3039637ac315d6457a3aef25ee7cf5ba\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-24z81qv-3039637ac315d6457a3aef25ee7cf5ba{\nmargin-top:0px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-24z81qv-3039637ac315d6457a3aef25ee7cf5ba{\nwidth:24.25%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-24z81qv-3039637ac315d6457a3aef25ee7cf5ba .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-24z81qv-3039637ac315d6457a3aef25ee7cf5ba av_one_fourth  avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_three_fourth  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-mko7lf52-c7ded1ee49bf27a0d0d668c7eac50a00 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1><strong>CLIB Brochure<\/strong><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mko86twl-9d4677ee7de3168ed46bf512889fc364\">\n.avia-image-container.av-mko86twl-9d4677ee7de3168ed46bf512889fc364 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-mko86twl-9d4677ee7de3168ed46bf512889fc364 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-mko86twl-9d4677ee7de3168ed46bf512889fc364 av-styling- av-img-linked avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-last '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Broschuere_2026_digital.pdf\" class='avia_image '  target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-label='Brosch\u00fcre_2026_titel'><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-25825 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-25825 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Broschuere_2026_titel-1.jpg\" alt='' title='Brosch\u00fcre_2026_titel'  height=\"842\" width=\"609\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Broschuere_2026_titel-1.jpg 609w, https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Broschuere_2026_titel-1-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Broschuere_2026_titel-1-510x705.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 609px) 100vw, 609px\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 --><div  class='flex_column av-240dz53-718ccbd372a014c1d1684937a00e7fff av_one_full  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_one_fourth  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-magt3m16-0ba71539210838633cbc466bb92df463 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 id=\"strategy\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/p>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-22923iv-7232ca3f0390d1683327b6f04f3c8768 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-22923iv-7232ca3f0390d1683327b6f04f3c8768\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-22923iv-7232ca3f0390d1683327b6f04f3c8768{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-22923iv-7232ca3f0390d1683327b6f04f3c8768{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,154,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-22923iv-7232ca3f0390d1683327b6f04f3c8768 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-22923iv-7232ca3f0390d1683327b6f04f3c8768 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-8  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-20adil3-43662c17d8c703f97613c3cb16ae2d41 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 id=\"strategy\">CLIB Strategy<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CLIB is a constantly evolving network that adapts quickly and flexibly to developments in the bioeconomy. But even such an agile cluster needs a stable basis, which is formed by our strategy. First and foremost, this strategy follows our <em>vision<\/em>, which was developed and approved by our bodies. It reads:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">CLIB, the Cluster Industrial Biotechnology, drives the transformation towards a sustainable bioeconomy through its strong network.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">How we aim to achieve the goal of a sustainable bioec\u00adonomy is outlined in our mission, which also highlights the central role of industrial biotechnology:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">As CLIB, we deliver value based on industrial biotechnology to all our members and other stakeholders via our strategic pillars. We work together across disciplines, sectors, regions, and nations to create sustainable products and processes.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">This mission statement already foreshadows our six strategic pillars, which fill our cluster strategy with life and content. They not only show the broad scope of our work, but also structure which activities and projects help us reach our aims as set out in the strategy. This structure is followed in the brochure you have in front of you right now. The following chapters will introduce each pillar and describe the activities and projects most associated with them. Our six strategic pillars are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Networking &amp; Partnering<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Improving Framework Conditions<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Accelerating Tech Development<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Facilitating Scale-up<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Developing Bioeconomists<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Fostering Entrepreneurship<\/em><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Each pillar is summarised short sentence, our <em>strategic goals<\/em>, to clarify CLIB\u2019s key activity and role in this area. Our strategic goals are regularly reviewed by our extend\u00aded Executive Board and adjusted if necessary. Moreover, our Advisory Board provides us with important informa\u00adtion for readjusting our strategic pillars and the associat\u00aded objectives. From both bodies, we receive suggestions on how to extend the network and which competencies to include.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1yh9rl3-3cbada5fd3300464cf3e36900ceb725a\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-1yh9rl3-3cbada5fd3300464cf3e36900ceb725a{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-1yh9rl3-3cbada5fd3300464cf3e36900ceb725a{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,154,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-1yh9rl3-3cbada5fd3300464cf3e36900ceb725a .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1yh9rl3-3cbada5fd3300464cf3e36900ceb725a av_one_half  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1xb2k87-48c7f082c208c18a51e20580ca0f0279\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1xb2k87-48c7f082c208c18a51e20580ca0f0279 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1xb2k87-48c7f082c208c18a51e20580ca0f0279 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1xb2k87-48c7f082c208c18a51e20580ca0f0279 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-11  avia-builder-el-no-sibling '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image-22340 avia-img-lazy-loading-not-22340 avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CLIB-Pillars_description_A4_fluent.jpg\" alt='' title='CLIB-Pillars_description_A4_fluent'  height=\"1274\" width=\"900\"  itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CLIB-Pillars_description_A4_fluent.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CLIB-Pillars_description_A4_fluent-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CLIB-Pillars_description_A4_fluent-728x1030.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CLIB-Pillars_description_A4_fluent-768x1087.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/CLIB-Pillars_description_A4_fluent-498x705.jpg 498w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<div  class='flex_column av-1uyyfvr-28e568620476d92f420fc342dd6c6d47 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-12  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_full  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-magt4tz5-d769bca2ef71dba2ef4d913c9974ee9b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 id=\"benefit\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1sr3s87-1bc1d33063023a83dcf82b405b1e105e\">\n#top .flex_column.av-1sr3s87-1bc1d33063023a83dcf82b405b1e105e{\nmargin-top:50px;\nmargin-bottom:-30px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-1sr3s87-1bc1d33063023a83dcf82b405b1e105e{\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\n}\n.responsive #top #wrap_all .flex_column.av-1sr3s87-1bc1d33063023a83dcf82b405b1e105e{\nmargin-top:50px;\nmargin-bottom:-30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1sr3s87-1bc1d33063023a83dcf82b405b1e105e av_one_full  avia-builder-el-14  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_section  avia-builder-el-last  first flex_column_div  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-1rps4bb-ad9f8ea3ad3e4bc2e7830990e7b9c61d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 id=\"benefit\">Member benefits<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The CLIB team works to bring benefits to all our cluster\u2019s members. Like all networks, we depend on our members and act as an amplifier of their commitment. We invite you to become involved in the network, to share your innovations, and to collaborate.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">The CLIB team is always ready to get in touch and discuss how we can support you \u2013 so don\u2019t hesitate to contact us with your ideas or questions!<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mbak7ks0-7ff180f8491042e59f58d3ca13eeb1ce\">\n.avia-section.av-mbak7ks0-7ff180f8491042e59f58d3ca13eeb1ce{\nbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.51);\nbackground-image:url(https:\/\/www.clib-cluster.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/AdobeStock_746468876_fade40_1920.jpg);\nbackground-repeat:no-repeat;\nbackground-position:50% 50%;\nbackground-attachment:scroll;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div id='av_section_2'  class='avia-section av-mbak7ks0-7ff180f8491042e59f58d3ca13eeb1ce main_color avia-section-default avia-no-border-styling  avia-builder-el-16  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_full  member-benefit avia-bg-style-scroll container_wrap fullsize'  data-section-bg-repeat='no-repeat'><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1447'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1qs4hhj-abf2db141e303cc703ecf7f126f84bc8\">\n.flex_column.av-1qs4hhj-abf2db141e303cc703ecf7f126f84bc8{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1qs4hhj-abf2db141e303cc703ecf7f126f84bc8 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-17  el_before_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-first  architect first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ma27fugw-da84545bbc819fcccab670b7b75b057a\">\n.avia-icon-grid-container.av-ma27fugw-da84545bbc819fcccab670b7b75b057a .avia-icongrid{\njustify-content:space-between;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-grid-container av-ma27fugw-da84545bbc819fcccab670b7b75b057a  avia-builder-el-18  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' ><ul id='avia-icongrid-6a99f0e4139b6' class='avia-icongrid clearfix avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icongrid-flipbox avia-icongrid-numrow-1 avia-cell-space-between av-flex-cells av-break-767'>\n<li class='av-icon-cell-item av-row-with-1-cells av-row-nr-1 av-cell-1 av-first-cell-row av-one-cell-item'><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper av-ma27fkt4-444f028ff60e49b8706133d39aa88972'><article class='article-icon-entry '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-icon'><span class='icongrid-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='43' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: CLIB is an architect.\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >CLIB is an architect.<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-flipback '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">We turn ideas into projects and innovation into inventions. Not only do we have ample experience in the building of consortia and the preparation of grant applications, we also coordinate large projects in areas of strategic interest and high relevance for us and our members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1oysl9z-249e506e9d84f1d426d8f4239a5a864e\">\n.flex_column.av-1oysl9z-249e506e9d84f1d426d8f4239a5a864e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1oysl9z-249e506e9d84f1d426d8f4239a5a864e av_one_half  avia-builder-el-19  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  translator flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  '     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1n0zqbb-ff97646383c162f4e812e658d1f45663\">\n.avia-icon-grid-container.av-1n0zqbb-ff97646383c162f4e812e658d1f45663 .avia-icongrid{\njustify-content:space-between;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-grid-container av-1n0zqbb-ff97646383c162f4e812e658d1f45663  avia-builder-el-20  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' ><ul id='avia-icongrid-6a99f0e41408b' class='avia-icongrid clearfix avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icongrid-flipbox avia-icongrid-numrow-1 avia-cell-space-between av-flex-cells av-break-767'>\n<li class='av-icon-cell-item av-row-with-1-cells av-row-nr-1 av-cell-1 av-first-cell-row av-one-cell-item'><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper av-1kltvcn-48381da70832e290caa94e909ca6fb4c'><article class='article-icon-entry '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-icon'><span class='icongrid-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='43' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: CLIB is a translator.\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >CLIB is a translator.<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-flipback '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Many of our members speak \u201cdifferent languages\u201d \u2026 but we have learnt to understand them! We not only mediate between different disciplines and countries, but crucially also between industry, science, and investors. Biotechnology also increasingly must seek dialogue with the public, which is a completely unique challenge and requires appropriate translation work. More literally, we usually conduct our work in English and sometimes in German.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1j0qm5j-91cbdc829897172ff454d4a91ed41b14\">\n.flex_column.av-1j0qm5j-91cbdc829897172ff454d4a91ed41b14{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1j0qm5j-91cbdc829897172ff454d4a91ed41b14 av_one_third  avia-builder-el-21  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_third  scout first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1hyhijb-cefe79a5cb14eafd69ee927c4ca499dc\">\n.avia-icon-grid-container.av-1hyhijb-cefe79a5cb14eafd69ee927c4ca499dc .avia-icongrid{\njustify-content:space-between;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-grid-container av-1hyhijb-cefe79a5cb14eafd69ee927c4ca499dc  avia-builder-el-22  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' ><ul id='avia-icongrid-6a99f0e4146af' class='avia-icongrid clearfix avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icongrid-flipbox avia-icongrid-numrow-1 avia-cell-space-between av-flex-cells av-break-767'>\n<li class='av-icon-cell-item av-row-with-1-cells av-row-nr-1 av-cell-1 av-first-cell-row av-one-cell-item'><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper av-1gegmif-eee53f45ec7e0dbb5f26b55ebe7d4f26'><article class='article-icon-entry '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-icon'><span class='icongrid-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='43' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: CLIB is a scout.\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >CLIB is a scout.<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-flipback '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">We keep our eyes and ears open for our members. Through our well developed international and interdisciplinary network, the CLIB team of scientist with different academic backgrounds can sift through and identify relevant information on developments and innovations in the technologies and markets pertinent to the circular bioeconomy. We are close to the current and future developments in several initiatives and keep the interests of our members in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1dxiw5z-9bde968f9dbad5982ca412527992a03e\">\n.flex_column.av-1dxiw5z-9bde968f9dbad5982ca412527992a03e{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-1dxiw5z-9bde968f9dbad5982ca412527992a03e av_one_third  avia-builder-el-23  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_third  networker flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1ca06tj-c8567034a2ca4e69b6d49cc5ba741e5c\">\n.avia-icon-grid-container.av-1ca06tj-c8567034a2ca4e69b6d49cc5ba741e5c .avia-icongrid{\njustify-content:space-between;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-grid-container av-1ca06tj-c8567034a2ca4e69b6d49cc5ba741e5c  avia-builder-el-24  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' ><ul id='avia-icongrid-6a99f0e414c77' class='avia-icongrid clearfix avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icongrid-flipbox avia-icongrid-numrow-1 avia-cell-space-between av-flex-cells av-break-767'>\n<li class='av-icon-cell-item av-row-with-1-cells av-row-nr-1 av-cell-1 av-first-cell-row av-one-cell-item'><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper av-1ar9613-3a5f69192e160a7901d49be2eabfb951'><article class='article-icon-entry '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-icon'><span class='icongrid-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='43' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: CLIB is a networker.\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >CLIB is a networker.<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-flipback '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">We connect our members to each other and create an innovative matrix through carefully chosen additions to our network. Our experience of more than 15 years gives us fast and reliable contacts to partners, experts, and investors. We organise numerous events and workshops for our members. Throughout the Corona pandemic, we have tried out new formats to stay connected via online channels, maintain the CLIB network, and keep you informed. We will continue to utilise these online tools whenever practical \u2013 they help us to keep our more distant members connected, allow us to communicate efficiently, and help to reduce carbon footprints. However, personal contact remains as important as ever, even in the digital age. This means we will continue to organise physical events and are always happy to schedule a meeting with our members.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-191r38n-8a681c7baadca1bfdbbd4cae3cdc80ff\">\n.flex_column.av-191r38n-8a681c7baadca1bfdbbd4cae3cdc80ff{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-191r38n-8a681c7baadca1bfdbbd4cae3cdc80ff av_one_third  avia-builder-el-25  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_half  catalyst flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-18cjdrr-4d6dd6903fe26c0b6cf235618bbf9d2f\">\n.avia-icon-grid-container.av-18cjdrr-4d6dd6903fe26c0b6cf235618bbf9d2f .avia-icongrid{\njustify-content:space-between;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-grid-container av-18cjdrr-4d6dd6903fe26c0b6cf235618bbf9d2f  avia-builder-el-26  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' ><ul id='avia-icongrid-6a99f0e4151fc' class='avia-icongrid clearfix avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icongrid-flipbox avia-icongrid-numrow-1 avia-cell-space-between av-flex-cells av-break-767'>\n<li class='av-icon-cell-item av-row-with-1-cells av-row-nr-1 av-cell-1 av-first-cell-row av-one-cell-item'><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper av-16dq32v-90e9aecc4ba6bf47fc301cb792925893'><article class='article-icon-entry '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-icon'><span class='icongrid-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='43' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: CLIB is a catalyst.\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >CLIB is a catalyst.<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-flipback '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">As a trusted catalyst, we help to identify and reduce existing barriers in innovation processes for the bioeconomy. We bring together \u201creactants\u201d who would not have interacted with each other without the CLIB network. These can be for example actors from different technical fields, different positions in the value chain, or even from different sectors.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-143uc93-7bb91b4fb9a6b1c18d35ce3fb3c23700\">\n.flex_column.av-143uc93-7bb91b4fb9a6b1c18d35ce3fb3c23700{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-143uc93-7bb91b4fb9a6b1c18d35ce3fb3c23700 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-27  el_after_av_one_third  el_before_av_one_half  globetrotter first flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-12p5x8n-9b0d73c6c0a14a0b45118366cb33a791\">\n.avia-icon-grid-container.av-12p5x8n-9b0d73c6c0a14a0b45118366cb33a791 .avia-icongrid{\njustify-content:space-between;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-grid-container av-12p5x8n-9b0d73c6c0a14a0b45118366cb33a791  avia-builder-el-28  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' ><ul id='avia-icongrid-6a99f0e4157a1' class='avia-icongrid clearfix avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icongrid-flipbox avia-icongrid-numrow-1 avia-cell-space-between av-flex-cells av-break-767'>\n<li class='av-icon-cell-item av-row-with-1-cells av-row-nr-1 av-cell-1 av-first-cell-row av-one-cell-item'><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper av-10voo4n-0641372ee70941518097eb4bbdc8e4f8'><article class='article-icon-entry '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-icon'><span class='icongrid-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='43' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: CLIB is a globetrotter.\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >CLIB is a globetrotter.<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-flipback '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">We believe that global challenges require international collaboration and consortia. As one of the BIG-Cluster core partners, we can establish contacts to provide access to Dutch and Flemish fund-raising options. We enter Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with strategic partners to connect to partners which will help us access regions across Europe and beyond. This includes our engagement in the 3Bi Intercluster, our collaborations with acib in Austria and Cluster SPRING in Italy, as well as the Innovation et D\u00e9veloppement \u00e9conomique Trois-Rivi\u00e8res (IDE Trois-Rivi\u00e8res) in Quebec, Canada. We are also active in pan-European initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-z6p0x3-0504123164469a6a8b0b93a6c4ca1107\">\n.flex_column.av-z6p0x3-0504123164469a6a8b0b93a6c4ca1107{\nborder-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;\npadding:0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-z6p0x3-0504123164469a6a8b0b93a6c4ca1107 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-29  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  advisor flex_column_div av-zero-column-padding  column-top-margin'     ><style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-y00o9z-66c63f8756cf395c5af087099405dcf9\">\n.avia-icon-grid-container.av-y00o9z-66c63f8756cf395c5af087099405dcf9 .avia-icongrid{\njustify-content:space-between;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-icon-grid-container av-y00o9z-66c63f8756cf395c5af087099405dcf9  avia-builder-el-30  avia-builder-el-no-sibling ' ><ul id='avia-icongrid-6a99f0e415d04' class='avia-icongrid clearfix avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-icongrid-flipbox avia-icongrid-numrow-1 avia-cell-space-between av-flex-cells av-break-767'>\n<li class='av-icon-cell-item av-row-with-1-cells av-row-nr-1 av-cell-1 av-first-cell-row av-one-cell-item'><div class='avia-icongrid-wrapper av-vyraaf-b0b1ca3d4fc33da816154961e91ac204'><article class='article-icon-entry '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia-icongrid-front '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-icon'><span class='icongrid-char avia-svg-icon avia-font-svg_entypo-fontello' data-av_svg_icon='43' data-av_iconset='svg_entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><header class=\"entry-content-header\" aria-label=\"Icon: CLIB is an advisor.\"><h4 class='av_icongrid_title icongrid_title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >CLIB is an advisor.<\/h4><\/header><\/div><\/div><div class='avia-icongrid-flipback '><div class=\"avia-icongrid-inner\"><div class='avia-icongrid-text'  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">As door opener, we support start-ups in identifying their intellectual property, developing their business model, and finding investors with different risk acceptances and investment volume. We help young enterprises to cross the infamous \u201cvalley of death\u201d, so they can scale up towards market entry. We also make efforts to inspire and educate future bioeconomy experts through innovative programmes, events, and coaching.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><!-- close content main div --><\/div><\/div><div id='after_section_2'  class='main_color av_default_container_wrap container_wrap fullsize'  ><div class='container av-section-cont-open' ><div class='template-page content  av-content-full alpha units'><div class='post-entry post-entry-type-page post-entry-1447'><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix'>\n<div  class='flex_column av-32g5jr-14f759313c2d4bcf237edcf8a69ef4a0 av_one_full  avia-builder-el-31  el_after_av_section  el_before_av_one_full  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-magt5q4f-e9bcb10493064aa1170141f1b6252d9a '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 id=\"network\"><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='flex_column_table av-sccpnr-630c904497a0b61ef9718b0affdcc63c sc-av_one_full av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-sccpnr-630c904497a0b61ef9718b0affdcc63c\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-sccpnr-630c904497a0b61ef9718b0affdcc63c{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-sccpnr-630c904497a0b61ef9718b0affdcc63c{\nwidth:100%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-width:10px;\nborder-style:none;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-sccpnr-630c904497a0b61ef9718b0affdcc63c .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:0%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-sccpnr-630c904497a0b61ef9718b0affdcc63c av_one_full  avia-builder-el-33  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ry8qmf-c0b05eae1048df4e5f46f0b0825df8fa '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 id=\"network\">Networking &amp; Partnering<\/h1>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #333333;\"><em>CLIB networks and partners its members with relevant stakeholders across disciplines, sectors, and regions in Germany and beyond.<\/em><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Throughout our more than 15 years of networking ex\u00adperience, we have established a structured networking process to enable all our members to network within and beyond the cluster. In this way, we continuously initiate the formation of project consortia for R &amp; D &amp; I initiatives and establish contacts with investors or public funding bodies. We find the most promising partners for our members on regional, national, or international level \u2013 always having their individual requirements in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #333333;\">On the international level, we are in close collaboration with other initiatives to cover a broad variety of topics and trends. For example, we collaborate with acib (AT) and Cluster SPRING (IT) to help companies access funding pro\u00adgrammes, promote events, and to connect our members respectively. In Europe, we are a signatory member of the European Bioeconomy Clusters Alliance, which aims to bring leading bioeconomy clusters together. On a global perspective, CLIB has entered a collaboration with IDE-TR in Canada, aiming to scout projects for example on ligno\u00adcellulose valorisation. In all collaborations, we aim to have an active exchange to help us acquire the knowledge to inform our members about new developments and inter\u00adesting partners.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Our structured networking process consists of various building blocks, each having a specific target audience, information depth, and purpose. Our annual<\/span> <em><span style=\"color: #000080;\">CLIB Inter\u00adnational Conference CIC<\/span> <\/em><span style=\"color: #333333;\">opens the new year, showcases emerging trends, and connects them to markets. Especially relevant topics are taken up and presented in greater detail during<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>CLIB Webinars<\/em>,<\/span> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">which run as<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em> online events<\/em> <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">and help participants to gain a better understanding of the technical or regulatory aspects of a topic. They often involve non-members as input-givers, extending our view beyond the network itself. We also organise<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>CLIB on-site events<\/em>,<\/span> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">which similarly focus on a specific topic but place a high emphasis on networking opportunities.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>Roundtable meetings<\/em><\/span> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">are held with a smaller group of about 10 to 15 invited experts; these meetings cover a challenge or idea and build consor\u00adtia, proceed to bilateral talks, or result in new project ideas. These can be supported in many ways by the CLIB team, finally leading to promising project proposals.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Exclusive to our members are the<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>CND<\/em> <\/span><span style=\"color: #333333;\">and our<\/span> <span style=\"color: #000080;\"><em>CLIB Focus Groups<\/em>.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">Each autumn, our entire cluster community gets together for the<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <em>CLIB Networking Day<\/em>.<\/span> <span style=\"color: #333333;\">Our<\/span><span style=\"color: #000080;\"> <em>CLIB Focus Groups<\/em><\/span>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #333333;\">bring together experts to discuss current trends and challenges of a specific topic several times throughout the year.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<div class='flex_column_table av-qbth13-e53f60c8a7eb96fc298143893bf5ed71 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-qbth13-e53f60c8a7eb96fc298143893bf5ed71\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-qbth13-e53f60c8a7eb96fc298143893bf5ed71{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-qbth13-e53f60c8a7eb96fc298143893bf5ed71{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,154,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-qbth13-e53f60c8a7eb96fc298143893bf5ed71 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-qbth13-e53f60c8a7eb96fc298143893bf5ed71 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-35  el_after_av_one_full  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-niy7pz-d0ec75f66f24508ea049af660128319c '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>CIC \u2013 CLIB International Conference<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">At the beginning of each year, CLIB organises the large CLIB International Conference CIC, which provides our cluster members and all friends and partners of the CLIB network the opportu\u00adnity to gain information about new topics and trends, and to exchange ideas about innovative technologies and methods. The conference also offers the possibility to meet face-to-face with the international CLIB family. Before each CIC, the CLIB team identifies current trends as well as the demands of our members and chooses session topics accordingly. The CIC provides an ideal platform for cross-sectoral communication and exchange between different industries and disciplines. After the CIC, we analyse the most important topics discussed during the confer\u00adence and uses this information when planning CLIB Webinars, CLIB on-site events, or Roundta\u00adble meetings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-mn3iuv-a3d2a0639bfe0a7f72c662d8c6636350\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mn3iuv-a3d2a0639bfe0a7f72c662d8c6636350{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-mn3iuv-a3d2a0639bfe0a7f72c662d8c6636350{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,154,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-mn3iuv-a3d2a0639bfe0a7f72c662d8c6636350 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-mn3iuv-a3d2a0639bfe0a7f72c662d8c6636350 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-37  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ka4ytz-c3844bf2eb99341459f22374ceb18144 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>CND \u2013 CLIB Networking Day<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Each autumn, we organise the CLIB Networking Day, the CND. This is an internal event exclu\u00adsive to our members, usually held at one of our member\u2019s sites. At the CND, we celebrate our cluster. This is best chance to (re-)connect with the network and meet collaboration partners. New and old members are invited to present short introductions, which is a great way to for them to integrate into the network. In the dedicated networking sessions throughout the day, participants can immediately use the op\u00adportunity to discuss further and start planning collaborations.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<div class='flex_column_table av-idoz4n-a9ca82fc2fded857920b4c79ce8b7130 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-idoz4n-a9ca82fc2fded857920b4c79ce8b7130\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-idoz4n-a9ca82fc2fded857920b4c79ce8b7130{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-idoz4n-a9ca82fc2fded857920b4c79ce8b7130{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,154,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-idoz4n-a9ca82fc2fded857920b4c79ce8b7130 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-idoz4n-a9ca82fc2fded857920b4c79ce8b7130 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-39  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ma277867-398a69fa34ae58a17b183f54089b3b91 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>CLIB Focus Groups<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">These member-exclusive thematic groups serve as meeting points for members inter\u00adested in specific issues and meet regularly to discuss current developments and possible collaboration. Three Focus Groups have been established: feedstocks: C1; process develop\u00adment: biomaterials &amp; recycling; and products and markets: food &amp; feed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-h8yxcn-563d5d3edfdeee1e536a34e33483ef19\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-h8yxcn-563d5d3edfdeee1e536a34e33483ef19{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-h8yxcn-563d5d3edfdeee1e536a34e33483ef19{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,154,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-h8yxcn-563d5d3edfdeee1e536a34e33483ef19 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-h8yxcn-563d5d3edfdeee1e536a34e33483ef19 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-41  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-ft67pz-9a573223abbe22a33ff03f5f8b317ea5 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>CLIB Webinars<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Our webinars focus deeper on a specific topic and usually provide an overview and more de\u00adtailed information to help generate new ideas or recognise risks and opportunities. Each webinar also includes interactive elements and time for discussion, inviting the audience to ask spe\u00adcific questions or add their point of view. The CLIB team scouts for presenters amongst CLIB members and external stakeholders, ensur\u00ading that the industry view, new technologies or business ideas, and also cutting-edge science are presented.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<div class='flex_column_table av-dife2f-8c893ff22df3678b92413bb40c7b9a88 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-dife2f-8c893ff22df3678b92413bb40c7b9a88\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-dife2f-8c893ff22df3678b92413bb40c7b9a88{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-dife2f-8c893ff22df3678b92413bb40c7b9a88{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,154,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-dife2f-8c893ff22df3678b92413bb40c7b9a88 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-dife2f-8c893ff22df3678b92413bb40c7b9a88 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-43  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-cpfd6v-71d7fb66307a3a51f3d8ff6ecbba5d0d '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>CLIB On-site Events<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">As a professional network, we recognise and appreciate the value of face-to-face interac\u00adtions and serendipitous encounters. This is why we organise several on-site events throughout the year. All of these have strong networking components to promote the direct exchange between participants. Their thematic focus can be either related to a project, a topic, or a group of members. Examples are the Realise- Bio Annual Conference or the SME and Start-up Pitch Event @CLIB. On-site events usually run half a day to a full day and balance presenta\u00adtions to convey information with workshops or networking opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-acyllj-1acd835ede0a16555e6da0b044670cb7\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-acyllj-1acd835ede0a16555e6da0b044670cb7{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-acyllj-1acd835ede0a16555e6da0b044670cb7{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,153,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-acyllj-1acd835ede0a16555e6da0b044670cb7 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-acyllj-1acd835ede0a16555e6da0b044670cb7 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-45  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-8jbk5j-5782539b7f3bff7cdcab3f3ec61e3659 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1 id=\"research-collaborations\"><span class=\"ui-provider fy b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ab ac ae af ag ah ai aj ak\" dir=\"ltr\">Project development<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Actors interested in a concrete project idea can be supported by the CLIB team in the formation of consortia, the more precise specification of a topic, or in the identification of suitable funding opportunities for new project ideas. We also support the newly formed consortium in ob\u00adtaining funding, for example by acting as a spar\u00adring partner for ideas or reviewing proposals.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. Autoclose: 1 -->\n<div class='flex_column_table av-74l7p3-d403839d24ce4c69ab6f2353bc9ff540 sc-av_one_half av-equal-height-column-flextable'>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-74l7p3-d403839d24ce4c69ab6f2353bc9ff540\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-74l7p3-d403839d24ce4c69ab6f2353bc9ff540{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-74l7p3-d403839d24ce4c69ab6f2353bc9ff540{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(0,154,196,0.73);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-74l7p3-d403839d24ce4c69ab6f2353bc9ff540 .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-74l7p3-d403839d24ce4c69ab6f2353bc9ff540 av_one_half  avia-builder-el-47  el_after_av_one_half  el_before_av_one_half  first flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-6e1a47-97f986c827ccedf660c3e5be100f680f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Round Table Meetings<\/h1>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Roundtable meetings are usually by invita\u00adtion only and aim to develop concrete actions to initiate cooperation or collaborations, draft proposals and projects, or write policy papers. Their topics and possible cooperation partners are usually identified by the CLIB team or a CLIB member. We organise the discussions in small groups to support the early stage of a direct co\u00adoperation. CLIB can act as a mediator of such meetings, highlighting topics and directing dis\u00adcussion partners in a target-oriented way. Due to the large basis of trust between our members and us, this often happens without an NDA.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div>\n<div class='av-flex-placeholder'><\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-3vqw87-d6b0583c9093e3c278b6410749c4134d\">\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-3vqw87-d6b0583c9093e3c278b6410749c4134d{\nmargin-top:10px;\nmargin-bottom:10px;\n}\n.flex_column.av-3vqw87-d6b0583c9093e3c278b6410749c4134d{\nwidth:49.5%;\nmargin-left:0;\nborder-radius:50px 50px 50px 50px;\npadding:50px 50px 50px 50px;\nbackground-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5);\n}\n#top .flex_column_table.av-equal-height-column-flextable.av-3vqw87-d6b0583c9093e3c278b6410749c4134d .av-flex-placeholder{\nwidth:1%;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='flex_column av-3vqw87-d6b0583c9093e3c278b6410749c4134d av_one_half  avia-builder-el-49  el_after_av_one_half  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_table_cell av-equal-height-column av-align-top  column-top-margin'     ><section  class='av_textblock_section av-24b5pz-4b786a070e6abe0ddb6284747ddab99b '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\">Since biotechnology makes an important contribution to a climate-neutral society, the opportunity to build and grow a network on these topics at CLIB is particularly appreciated. The activity in a huge network enables its members to be noticed and to find ideas, support and opportunities. The fact that CLIB members cover the entire value chain for biotechnological innovations is a remarkable added value of the cluster.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000080;\"><br \/>\nRoland Breves, bcb \u2013 biotech consult breves<br \/>\nSilko Grimm, Evonik Operations<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/div><\/div><!--close column table wrapper. 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