Discover the new PILOTS4U database

A powerful and intuitive tool designed to bridge the gap between Bioinnovators and Europe's leading Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructures. This platform streamlines access to cutting-edge facilities and fosters seamless collaboration, empowering innovators to accelerate the development and commercialization of biobased technologies. By reducing barriers and connecting key players, it plays a vital role in bringing innovative solutions to market faster, driving sustainable growth and advancing.

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Discover the new PILOTS4U database

A powerful and intuitive tool designed to bridge the gap between Bioinnovators and Europe's leading Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructures. This platform streamlines access to cutting-edge facilities and fosters seamless collaboration, empowering innovators to accelerate the development and commercialization of biobased technologies. By reducing barriers and connecting key players, it plays a vital role in bringing innovative solutions to market faster, driving sustainable growth and advancing.

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Discover the new PILOTS4U database

A powerful and intuitive tool designed to bridge the gap between Bioinnovators and Europe's leading Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructures. This platform streamlines access to cutting-edge facilities and fosters seamless collaboration, empowering innovators to accelerate the development and commercialization of biobased technologies. By reducing barriers and connecting key players, it plays a vital role in bringing innovative solutions to market faster, driving sustainable growth and advancing.

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A4F – Microalgae Testbed

A4F Microalgae Testbed, located in Lisbon, Portugal, is a platform that mimic industrial-scale algae-based processes to support R&D and companies.…

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Connect & exchange

Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2025

24.11.2025

- 26.11.2025

Brussels, Belgium

“Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” co-organises the Pitch Perfect and Boost the…

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The next generation Pilots4U database

The PILOTS4U database is an accessible resource of multipurpose pilot and demo infrastructures supporting the European bioeconomy. It covers 12 main technology areas and offers detailed searches across 53 specific technologies.

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Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

Biomass and precision fermentationMechanical separationEnzymatic hydrolysis and enzyme immobilizationExtractionPhysicochemical separationGas fermentationAcid and alkaline hydrolysisMechanical MillingAlgae cultivation in open ponds, photobioreactors and fermentersUltrasonicationUHTPasteurisation

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Gent

, Belgium

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LNEG – BBRI2 Thermochemical Conversion of Biomass and Solar Biofuels Platform

PyrolysisGasificationHydrothermal treatment

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Lisboa

, Portugal

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Latvian State Institute of Wood Chemistry

Hydrothermal treatmentCoating or laminationDryingEvaporationSolid-Liquid extractionEvaporationCrystallizationHomogenizationLiquid-Liquid extractionFibre web productionEvaporationAcid and alkaline hydrolysisCentrifugation MillingGrindingCoating or laminationCoating or laminationPolymerisation

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Rīga

, Latvia

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Aitiip Technology Centre

3D object productionBiocomposite processing

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Zaragoza

, Spain

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Who we are

Committed to Advancing the Bioeconomy

COPILOT is a collaborative European initiative focused on advancing the bioeconomy by connecting Bioinnovators, Pilot and Demo Infrastructures (PDIs), and Enablers. Our goal is to create a vibrant network that accelerates biobased innovations and brings sustainable solutions to market.

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We can help optimize the process, we can help in scale up, we can help in early production, and quite recently, we started helping in engineering of the plant.

Hendrik Waegeman

Head of Business Operations, Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

Events

Connecting and Innovating Together

Join our events to connect with key players in the bioeconomy, explore collaboration opportunities, and learn about the latest advancements. Our workshops and networking sessions are designed to inspire innovation and build valuable partnerships.

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Scale-up & growth

Study Visit and Scale-Up Workshop @ FHNW, Switzerland

04.02.2026

Muttenz, Switzerland

Between May 2025 and May 2026, fifteen European Pilot and Demonstration Infrastructures (PDIs) will open their doors for a study visit and scale-up workshop. These study visits and workshops are open to any bioeconomy stakeholder and are part of the COPILOT/PILOTS4U “Scale-Up & Growth” Programme.