This is a two-day event of intense cross-border and cross-sectoral pitching, matchmaking and networking. It aims to link industry to innovative (biobased) technologies, and innovators to investors. It also seeks to establish new partnerships for the future and the development of innovative, cross-border and cross-sectoral industrial value chains in the biobased economy.

What’s in it for start-ups, scale-ups and SMEs?

• Apply for a pitch slot and showcase your technology! The call for abstracts will be open until 3 November, so submit your abstract to become one of the selected 99 technology pitches that will shape the event's 2025 programme.
• Connect with investors and businesses.
• Connect with 30+ pilot facilities from the Pilots4U powered by CoPilot network and/or learn all about scale-up during the Open Day at the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant on 26 November.
• Connect with peers, scientists, potential (public project) partners, service & equipment providers, clusters, public actors, policy advisors and other bioeconomy stakeholders.

What’s in it for investors and businesses?

• A great opportunity for talent & technology scouting.
• Get an update on the latest developments in innovative technologies for the bioeconomy.
• Pitch your fund or investment proposal.

What’s in it for other bioeconomy stakeholders?

• Pilot facilities: Apply for a 3-minute pitch slot and connect with potential customers.
• Service & equipment providers, clusters, consultants, public actors: Book a booth to enjoy high visibility in the Atrium throughout the event, connect with potential customers/members.
• Policy advisors: Join us and experience how vibrant and impactful the bioeconomy ecosystem is. 

There will also be two reverse-pitching by investors sessions on Day 1, making investors and the (private) funds they represent more visible to innovators and potential co-investors. 

This event will take place in person at Sheraton Brussels Airport, on 24 and 25 November. Registration and programme.