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Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant joins EuropaBio: Driving Sustainable Biotech Innovation

03/02/2025

PRESS RELEASE

Brussels, 3 February 2025 - EuropaBio is proud to announce the membership of Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, an independent pilot- and demonstration facility specialised in process development, scale -up and custom manufacturing of biobased products and processes.

Established in 2008, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is at the forefront of converting renewable feedstocks into biochemicals, biomaterials, biopesticides, foods, cosmetics, and other bioproducts. With over 700 projects completed, the company works across various industries and sectors, from small startups to large corporations, and actively participates in European consortium initiatives.

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant brings extensive expertise in biotechnological process development, scale-up, and industrial biomanufacturing. As a EuropaBio member, it looks forward to supporting its growing community and working collaboratively with other members to drive the sustainable innovation that Europe needs.

“Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is a vital part of EuropaBio’s ambition for competitiveness and sustainability. We are thrilled to bring in the voice of Wim and the team and look forward to very productive and impactful advocacy” says Dr. Claire Skentelbery, Director General of EuropaBio.

Wim Soetaert, CEO of Bio Based Europe Pilot Plant adds ‘’We have been involved with EuropaBio “’ We have been involved with EuropaBio since a long time and look forward to our continued collaboration to promote the development of biobased products and processes.”

For more information on Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, please visit bbeu.org

Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant joins EuropaBio: Driving Sustainable Biotech Innovation


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