Networking
The Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy event goes far beyond “simply” matching promising start-ups and SMEs with investors in an international context. In addition to the industry and investors, present in large numbers (see figure below), various other type of stakeholders that support companies along the innovation chain participate: pilot facilities, research institutes, potential public project partners, services providers, SME helpdesks, clusters, funding bodies, consultants and even policy makers.
The networking is supported by a dedicated B2B tool (SWAPCARD) and a concise but spacy, well-structured venue, based on a large central “Atrium” hosting all breaks, catering and exhibition and a number of meeting and matchmaking rooms directly connected to the central “meet-up” space.
To get an idea of the international bioeconomy network we bring together, check out the figures below.
Satellite events
Final Event INN-PRESSME project
The INN-PRESSME project is supporting European companies to develop bio-based solutions in the packaging, energy, transport, and consumer goods sectors. As an Open Innovation Test Bed, INN-PRESSME provides access to physical facilities, capabilities and services required for the development, testing and upscaling of advanced biomaterials in industrial environments.
This event offers you the opportunity to discover and discuss the project results, technologies, market services and lessons learned, focusing on the innovative test cases.
The conference is for free, it will feature:
- A session with open call winners showcasing their innovations and highlighting how they used the 16 pilot lines’ technologies and tailored technical and market services;
- A panel discussion with representatives from key bioeconomy stakeholders at EU, national and local level to exchange on policy recommendations related to the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulations and recycling.
Organisers: Greenovate! Europe (Nathalie Bargues, [email protected]) and VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland (Ulla Forsström, Ulla.Forsstrom@vtt.fi)
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ShapingBio Workshop
ShapingBio aims to support and accelerate bioeconomy innovation and the utilisation of new knowledge in the EU and its member states by getting a better understanding and information basis of the bioeconomy innovation eco-system as well as by involving all relevant actors. In that way we can provide advice on policy design and providing some action points, but also propose new ways of matchmaking, networking and knowledge transfer.
The project will organise a specific workshop immediately preceding the Pitch Perfect event,. More information will be made available in due time, but feel free to join the ShapingBio community now to receive invitations for events where you have the possibility to influence how future bioeconomy policies are shaped!
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The ProteInn Club Industrial Sounding Board Meeting
The ProteInn Club is a collaboration between Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, Ghent University, the Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (ILVO), and CAPTURE. The club’s ambition is to facilitate innovations and accelerate the development of a unique fermentation-based protein ecosystem. Members of the Industrial Sounding Board are positioned at various points within the value chain of fermentation-based proteins. On the one hand, there are companies developing fermentation processes, while on the other, there are companies producing side streams that can be used as feedstock for these processes, and companies interested in incorporating fermentation-based proteins into their end products. The overall goals of the club are to connect the partners along this value chain, foster the developing ecosystem, and raise awareness about fermentation-derived proteins.
During this event, the core team of The ProteInn Club will link up with the full Industrial Sounding Board to discuss the latest developments in the fermentation-based protein landscape. Topics can include updates on ongoing projects, interesting upcoming funding calls, policy briefs, and the presentation of new ProteInn Club members.
This is a private event. Attendance by invitation only.
Seeing is believing: Study Visit to the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
Hop on the shuttle bus to the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant and discover what scale-up is and looks like! This visit is part of the “Scale -up & Growth” programme offered by the “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” project and will comprise of a presentation and guided tour of the facilities.
The COPILOT project is a CBE-JU CSA project that ill update, expand and make the database of Open Access Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the European Bioeconomy future-proof and self sustainable through co-creation. Furthermore the project will grow, train and nurture the stakeholder communities linked to this database by means of the “Sclae-up & Growth” and the “Connect & Exchange” Programmes.
A shuttle bus will depart from Sheraton Brussels Airport at 8am sharp on Wednesday December 4th and will be back at Brussels Airport around 3pm.
More information and registration here.
More information and registration Scale-Up Accelerator Workshop
As part of the Scale-up and Growth Programme, “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” organises a Scale-up Accelerator Workshop following the BBEPP Study Visit. More details will follow in due time.
The COPILOT project is a CBE-JU CSA project that will update, expand and make the database of Open Access Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the European Bioeconomy future-proof and self-sustainable through co-creation. Furthermore the project will grow, train and nurture the stakeholder communities linked to this database by means of the “Scale-up & Growth” and the “Connect & Exchange” Programmes.
A shuttle bus will depart from Sheraton Brussels Airport at 8am sharp on Wednesday December 4th and will be back at Brussels Airport around 3pm.
More information and registration here.
More information and registration Co-creation workshop for Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructures
Mandatory workshop for the 10 Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructures selected through an Open Call launched by the “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” project by Mid August 2024.
Attendance by invitation only.
More information and application for the Open Calls here.
More information and application for the Open Calls Co-creation workshop for Bioeconomy Innovators
Mandatory workshop for the 15 Bioeconomy Innovators selected through an Open Call launched by the “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” project by Mid August 2024.
Attendance by invitation only.
More information and application for the Open Calls here.
More information and application for the Open Calls Joint Co-creation workshop for Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructures & Bioeconomy Innovators
Mandatory workshop for the 10 Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructures and the 15 Bioeconomy Innovators selected through Open Calls launched by the “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” project by Mid August 2024.
Attendance by invitation only.
More information and application for the Open Calls here.
More information and application for the Open CallsExhibition
We reserve (max.) 20 booths for large companies, funding agencies, clusters, service providers, SME helpdesks & other innovation related organisations to present their activities. A booth is available at a rate of
- € 300 (excl. VAT) for a booth on 2 December 2024. This rate includes access to the keynote speech and walking dinner for one person as well as a table, two chairs and electricity upon request.
- € 695 (excl. VAT) for a booth on 3 December 2024. This rate includes one free registration as well as a table, two chairs and electricity upon request.
- € 995 (excl. VAT) for a booth on 2 and 3 December 2024. This rate includes access to the keynote speech and walking dinner for one person on 2 December and one free registration on 3 December as well as a table, two chairs and electricity upon request on both days.
Please contact [email protected] for more information or to book your booth.
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Partners
The Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy event is a co-organization of the following innovation platforms:
Pilots4U powered by COPILOT
Pilots4U maps all existing open access pilot and demo-infrastructures across Europe, creating one, very visible and easily accessible community for the European bio-economy. The community of 100+ European facilities helps innovators, companies and research institutions operating in the bio-economy sector to gain easier access to testing facilities and scale-up their technology faster and cheaper towards the market.
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Bio Base Connect
Bio Base Connect is an exclusive network of global industrial bioeconomy players that have an already existing link with the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant or wish to create one. Bio Base Connect offers exclusive network opportunities to the customers and partners of the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant with the aim to stimulate innovative collaborations and investments to further strengthen the global bioeconomy.
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The ProteInn Club
In the shift towards more sustainable proteins, the interest in alternative, fermentation-based proteins is growing massively. The ProteInn club provides knowledge and answers to those who want to grab opportunities and tackle the challenges of this transition. The ProteInn Club is a successful collaboration between Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, Ghent University, CAPTURE and ILVO and identifies, connects, support and inspires the entire value chain.
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INN-PRESSME
INN-PRESSME is supporting European SMEs and companies to develop bio-based solutions in the packaging, energy, transport, and consumer goods sectors.
Funded under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 programme and focusing on nano-cellulose, bioplastics, and natural fibres, INN-PRESSME Open Innovation Test Bed is offering a wide range of services for feedstock conversion, materials development and upgrading, through 16 research and development pilot lines.
INN-PRESME is also providing European companies with technical and market-oriented services such as eco-design and circular economy assessment, characterisation and nanosafety studies, support for funding, and product certification advice.
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ShapingBio
ShapingBio creates a better understanding and information basis of the bioeconomy innovation eco-system by providing a comprehensive mapping and analysis of initiatives, structures, policy instruments and key gaps across the EU macro-regions and different sectors related to policy and governance, applied R&D and technology transfer, collaboration (cross-sectoral) and financing.
Join the ShapingBio community to have your say on how future bioeconomy policies should be shaped.
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Planet B.io offers a unique scale up ecosystem focused on industrial biotechnology by sharing the incredible amount of biotech knowledge and infrastructure available on the Biotech Campus Delft, contributing to the transition of today’s fossil-based, linear economy to tomorrow’s bio-based, circular economy.
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biotope by VIB provides access to labs, a network of experts and money to move things fast. They strengthen your startup together, focusing on your biotechnology first, transforming your idea into a business ready for seed funding.
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BioInvest Europe is an initiative by Magfi in collaboration with the Bioeconomy Foundation (IBF) building on the learnings from the very successful BioeconomyVentures project.
Our mission is to connect startups, investors and clusters all around Europe, to accelerate the growth of the European biotech, foodtech and bioeconomy sectors.
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The Enterprise Europe Network is an initiative of the European Commission (DG Grow) which supports and advises European SMEs. The network partners are strongly embedded in the European regions. They are the most suitable partners for providing information on European regulations and financing, for facilitating contacts between enterprises and for providing assistance in setting up transnational innovative projects.
Enterprise Europe Network Flanders is the largest support network for SMEs with international ambitions. You can reach us in over 40 countries worldwide through more than 450 partner organizations. Thanks to this network we can quickly provide you with reliable information on European legislation and regulations in other member states. Besides, through this network we can bring your company in a targeted manner into contact with companies from other countries which are looking for economic or technological cooperation.
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