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Industry driven Shared Research Center Biorizon focuses on technology development for the production of functionalized biobased aromatics for performance materials, chemicals & coatings. Supported by a roadmap & inspired by our community.
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07-11-2019
Call for Participation: LignoValue Pilot
Biorizon co-initiator VITO, VMH and Worley Belgium have joined forces for the design and construction of a continuous pilot plant for the depolymerization of lignin into innovative biobased aromatics in Flanders. Currently they are looking for companies/venture capitalists that want to participate and/or invest.
Read more07-11-2019
Last Call > 6th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics
On November 27 and 28, Biorizon will host its 6th Annual Event in Antwerp. At this point, more than 140 participants have already registered, among whom representatives of P&G, Covestro, Clariant, SABIC, Huntsman, Solvay, Bloom Biorenewables, COSUN and AVA Biochem AG. Will you join too?
Read more07-11-2019
New Project: ‘Doing More With Lignin’
A Dutch consortium led by Vertoro has been granted €1.2 million to investigate the potential of crude lignin oil as a platform for sustainable chemicals and materials. Biorizon co-initiator VITO is one of the consortium partners.
Read more11-09-2019
New Project: Bio-Aromatics4Coatings
Biorizon co-initiator TNO develops technology to convert furans into functional bio-aromatics. Recently the Bio-Aromatics4Coatings project started with a focus on coating application. Project coordinator TNO is collaborating with several key companies in the coatings supply chain to evaluate bio-MPA.
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14-11-2019 - 15-11-2019 /
Cologne, Germany
8th Biocomposites Conference Cologne
On November 14th & 15th, Biorizon will be present at 8th Biocomposites Conference in Cologne, Germany.
Read more25-11-2019 - 26-11-2019 /
Brussels
ECCA Autumn Congress 2019
Biorizon's Roger Blokland will be speaking at the European Coil Coatings Association (ECCA) Autumn Congress 2019.
Read more27-11-2019 - 28-11-2019 /
Antwerp, Belgium
6th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-Aromatics: Scaling Up Research
On November 27 and 28 2019 Shared Research Center Biorizon will host its 6th Biorizon Annual Event on Bio-aromatics in Antwerp. Large industry players, Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SME's) and Research and Technology Organisations (RTO's) from all over the world will be present to discuss the latest progress in the field of bio-aromatics and to elaborate on the opportunities to accelerate biobased business together. On Thursday, 28 November 2019 Biorizon will be hosting this event at the Radisson Blu Astrid Hotel, right across Antwerp Central Station. The night prior to the event (Wednesday, 27 November 2019), Biorizon invites you to a complementary networking dinner. Hotel room reservations have been arranged (limited availability & at your own expense). Biorizon would like to thank the BIOPEN platform & Vanguard Initiative for sponsoring this event. Program We have an impressive program this year, with presentations from small companies to large brand manufacturers showcasing the latest innovation in renewable aromatics. A panel of experts will discuss the impact of scaling up the production of bio-aromatics on the global chemical industry - a conversation you won't want to miss! The program on Thursday, 28 November 2019 includes: presentations by industry thought leaders such as Kaneka, Bloom Biorenewables and Lawter; in-depth information on the progress that Biorizon has made in the technology development of functionalized biobased aromatics: 3 industry presentations by Biorizon partners; pre-arranged bilateral matchmaking sessions to discuss opportunities to collaborate. Furthermore, there will be a substantial amount of time to talk to companies, stakeholders and researchers in an informal setting. Registration This event is open to all companies that represent the bio-aromatics value chain (agro/feedstock, producer, end user, brand owner). If you represent such a company, you are cordially invited to participate. Other stakeholders (technology/service/knowledge, government, other) can also apply for a seat at this exclusive event. Due to limited space we urge you to register as soon as possible. We will formally confirm participation by the end of October. This event is free of charge, however a no show / late cancellation fee applies. Please register today via: https://biorizon-annual-event-2019.b2match.io/ We hope to see you in Antwerp!
Read more06-02-2020 - 07-02-2020 /
Düsseldorf, Germany
CLIB International Conference 2020 | Biotechnology: Building foundations for future generations
Shared Research Center Biorizon will be giving a presentation at the "CLIB International Conference 2020 | Biotechnology: Building foundations for future generations". Since 2009, the CLIB International Conference is the meeting place for the industrial biotechnology community. Being the first bioeconomy symposium of the year, it brings together international experts from all over the world in Düsseldorf, Germany. The first day of the conference will take up the two megatrends of digitisation and accessing alternative protein sources through biotechnology to nourish the fast-growing world population. Furthermore, an interdisciplinary panel discussion will cover the topic public perception of bioeconomy, asking the question if we are still fighting a battle already lost. The second conference day will address three areas with high relevance to the bioeconomy: future bioeconomy education programmes and their requirements, the biotechnological utilization of CO2, as well as the application of aromatics from lignin especially in the growing adhesives market.
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