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16-06-2022
Project: Biobased Surfactants for Tomorrow’s Sustainable Society
Within the ChemistryNL TKI co-funded ‘Biobased Surfactants for Tomorrow’s Sustainable Society’ project, Biorizon co-initiator TNO and Henkel jointly develop novel biobased surfactants. This offers a renewable alternative with the potential of improved performance and biodegradability in detergents.
Read more02-06-2022
Biorizon spin-off Relement raises 1 million Euro seed round to scale-up renewable coating ingredient
Biorizon spin-off Relement announces closing of its seed financing round by adding Brabant Startup Fonds (BSF), the Brabant Development Agency (BOM) and TNO as early investors. Smart Industries Fund, managed by Innovation Industries, already invested into Relement last year. In addition, Rabobank has recently provided an Innovation Loan to Relement. The total investment amount adds up to 1 million Euro.
Read more15-03-2022
Flemish Prime Minister visits VITO’s LignoValue Pilot
Recently, Flemish Prime Minister Jan Jambon paid a working visit to Biorizon co-initiator VITO. During a guided tour, the guests were presented with a number of projects that have outgrown the test tube, among which the LignoValue Pilot, a pilot installation that can produce more than 100 kg of innovative bio-aromatics a day from lignin.
Read more22-02-2022
Biorizon scientists publish in Angewandte Chemie IE
We are proud that, once again, Biorizon’s senior scientists Marc Crockatt and Jan Kees van der Waal contributed to work recently published in the leading journal Angewandte Chemie IE. The article by Biorizon co-initiator TNO and Dr. Razvan Cioc and Prof. Dr. Pieter Bruijnincx of Utrecht University is entitled “The Interplay between Kinetics and Thermodynamics in Furan Diels-Alder Chemistry for Sustainable Chemicals Production.” It assesses the state of play in this rapidly evolving field.
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10-08-2022 - 12-08-2022 /
Vancouver, Canada
6th LignoBiotech symposium
Biorizon will be present at the 6th LignoBiotech symposium in Vancouver.
Read more06-10-2022 /
Mol, Flanders - Belgium
Biorizon / LignoValue Network Event
Get informed about the latest progress in the field of biobased aromatics, and join the pre-arranged, bilateral matchmaking sessions! On 6 October 2022, Shared Research Center Biorizon & VITO's LignoValue Pilot Plant will host a live networking event at VITO in Mol, Flanders. On 1 December 2022, Biorizon co-initiators TNO & VITO will host their 9th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics online. This way, Biorizon can offer (live) networking opportunities and a visit to the impressive LignoValue Pilot Plant, as well as in depth information about the current technological development of renewable aromatics with premium properties. It is up to you whether you join Biorizon’s live networking event Oct. 6th, the in-depth webinar with 1:1 virtual matchmaking sessions Dec. 1st, or both. Major industrial players, small to medium‑sized enterprises, and research and technology organisations from all over the world will join Biorizon to discuss the latest progress in the field of bio-aromatics and to elaborate on opportunities to accelerate biobased business together. Over the past years, this has evolved into a must-attend event for anyone who's interested in renewable aromatics. Last edition attracted 305 participants from 28 countries. Program live event - 6 October: Bus visit to the impressive LignoValue Pilot Plant at VITO in Mol, Flanders. Live networking Formal launch of the LignoValue Pilot Plant & a brief update by Biorizon. Program online event - 1 December: Short, interactive plenary presentations that feature the progress that Biorizon has made in the scaling up of the production of bio-aromatics with premium properties. Plus a keynote speech by Decathlon you don't want to miss. Take part in the virtual matchmaking sessions that can be scheduled as from now and meet representatives of the entire bio-aromatic value chain from all over the world! Registration: https://9th-biorizon-bio-aromatics-event.b2match.io/
Read more01-12-2022 /
Online
Biorizon 9th Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics - Webinar
Get informed about the latest progress in the field of biobased aromatics, and join the pre-arranged, bilateral matchmaking sessions! On 1 December 2022, Biorizon co-initiators TNO & VITO will host their 9th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics online. Major industrial players, small to medium‑sized enterprises, and research and technology organisations from all over the world will join Biorizon to discuss the latest progress in the field of bio-aromatics and to elaborate on opportunities to accelerate biobased business together. Over the past years, this has evolved into a must-attend event for anyone who's interested in renewable aromatics. Last edition attracted 305 participants from 28 countries. Program online event - 1 December: Short, interactive plenary presentations that feature the progress that Biorizon has made in the scaling up of the production of bio-aromatics with premium properties. Plus a keynote speech by Decathlon you don't want to miss. Take part in the virtual matchmaking sessions that can be scheduled as from now and meet representatives of the entire bio-aromatic value chain from all over the world! Registration: https://9th-biorizon-bio-aromatics-event.b2match.io/
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