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.

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.

Find a facility Make an account

Food Pilot

Food Pilot is embedded within ILVO, the Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, an independent scientific research institute…

Onsite event

Connect & exchange

PDI Fair and Open Day for Start-ups/SMEs @ Genopole, France

21.05.2026

Évry-Courcouronnes, France

We are pleased to invite you to a Scale-Up Study Visit & Matchmaking Day hosted…

Our database

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.

Log in or create an account to access more information

exit_to_app Log in

Create account

121 results

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

More technologies

Gent

, Belgium

Discover this facility

VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre

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

More technologies

ESPOO

, Finland

Discover this facility

Axel’One Analysis

Chemical synthesisExtrusion Polymerisation

More technologies

Solaize

, France

Discover this facility

TFTAK – Center of Food and Fermentation Technologies

Biomass and precision fermentationMillingHomogenizationExtrusion PasteurisationUHTDryingCentrifugation Membrane filtration

More technologies

Tallinn

, Estonia

Discover this facility

Discover more facilitites

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.

More about us

New here?

Use this quick clip as your guide to create an account, add your facility, and start listing your technologies on the Pilots4U platform.

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.

Onsite event

Scale-up & growth

Study Visit and Scale-Up Workshop @ VTT Bioruukki, Finland

16.04.2026

Espoo, Finland

Aim of the study visit and workshop: Bioruukki is one of Europe’s largest open access pilot facilities for new bio-based products and circular economy solutions, with a unique combination of pilot-scale process development units and…