The Pilots4U powered by COPILOT project participates at the BIOKET 2026, organised between 17th and 19th March 2026 at the Forum Fribourg, Switzerland. This is a global event emphasising the technologies that are essential for transforming biomass into high value added products. The event represents a hub of innovative ideas and offers a place for matchmaking and networking with organised B2B meetings. This year BIOKET will also host the PDI fair, connecting pilot and demo infrastructures with bio-innovators presenting and attending the event.
(Young) innovative Start-ups and SMEs active in the bioeconomy are the core of this event. They will take the stage during pitches and technical presentations. We will bring +/- 350 bioeconomy stakeholders together including industry leaders, researchers, investors. 4 site visits are organised on day 3 of the event. All information regarding this event can be found at www.bioket.tech.
To facilitate access for start-ups/SMEs to this key European bioeconomy event, Pilot4U powered by COPILOT decided to issue an extra Call 4-TRAVEL-VOUCHERS. The call will grant TWENTY (20) TRAVEL VOUCHERS, each worth €500, to start-ups or SMEs to attend and pitch their technologies at the BIOKET 2026 event. The travel voucher can cover travel and/or accommodation.
All information regarding the travel voucher application can be found here: https://copilot-project.eu/open-calls/
Study Visit and Scale-Up Workshop @ FHNW, 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.
Study Visit and Scale-Up Workshop @ DTI, 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.
Study Visit and Scale-Up Workshop @ ARD, France
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.
