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.

Find a facility Make an account

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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ARD

ARD (part of Vivescia Cooperative) is a Service Provider specialized in process scaling up from lab, to pilot, up to…

Press Release 10 February 2026: Empowering the European Bioeconomy – Pilots4U, a Gateway for Innovating Industries to Europe-Wide Bioeconomy Pilot and Demo Infrastructures

10.02.2026

- 17.02.2026

Brussels, February 10th, 2026 The Pilots4U community and database launches…

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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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VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre

PyrolysisChemical synthesisCoating or laminationGasificationTextile fibre spinningPolymerisationMembrane filtrationParticle filteringChemical pulpingNano/micro fibre productionPhysicochemical separationHeterogeneous catalysis

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ESPOO

, Finland

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Axel’One Analysis

Chemical synthesisExtrusion Polymerisation

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Solaize

, France

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TFTAK – Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies

Biomass and precision fermentationMillingHomogenizationExtrusion PasteurisationUHTDryingCentrifugation Membrane filtration

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Tallinn

, Estonia

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Who we are

Committed to Advancing the Bioeconomy

Pilots4U powered by 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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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 @ DTI, Denmark

18.03.2026

Taastrup, Denmark

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.