Study Visit and Scale-Up Workshop @ Biosphere, Italy

place Via dei Senoni 12
Forli (FC), 47122 Italy
calendar_month 20.05.2025
The Italian CDMO facility Biosphere is pleased to open the doors of its biotech Pilot and Demo Infrastructure for a one-day event, as part of the European COPILOT project, focused on promoting biotechnology as a fundamental tool for developing the European bioeconomy. The event provides a unique opportunity to establish new connections with national and international players in the bioeconomy sectors, including food, cosmetics, agritech, household products, detergents, and innovative materials.
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Agenda

Morning Conference
Location: University Residential Centre of Bertinoro, Via Frangipane 6, Bertinoro (FC), Italy

9:00-9:30: Registrations of participants
9:30-9:45: Biosphere welcome message
9:45-10:00: Introduction to COPILOT project
10:00–10:10: Presentation of Pilot4U platform
10:10-10:40: Biosphere company profile and presentation
10:40-11:10: Coffee break & networking
11:10-12:00: Training session: Biotech success case studies  (INDUSTRY, COSMETIC, FOOD)
12:00–12:15: Closing remarks
12:15-13:15: Walking Lunch

Shuttle transfer to Biosphere Headquarters
Shuttle bus transfer from the conference location to Biosphere is included. At the end of the site visit, the shuttle bus will also be available from Biosphere to Forlì train station.

Afternoon Programme:
Location: Biosphere, Via dei Senoni 12, 47122 Forli (FC), Italy

14:00-16:00: Study Visit to Biosphere Headquarters and Pilot Facility

Registration & Practical Information

Target audience

All bioeconomy stakeholders, where possible with a focus on BioInnovators (Technology Owners).

Registration

Update 5 May 2025: The event is FULLY BOOKED, registration closed.

The event is free of charge with a maximum attendance of two people per company/organization. Registration is mandatory.

More information &  Accommodation

To complete your stay and fully enjoy the fascinating location hosting the event, we strongly recommend booking your overnight stay at the Bertinoro fortress Guesthouse.

The fortress, which was converted into the University Residential Centre (Ce.U.B.) of the University of Bologna twenty years ago, has set very high standards for international conferences, events, and meetings.  Within its historic walls, dating back to the 10th century, guests can experience the authentic Italian spirit of hospitality, combined with genuine Italian cuisine, all set against a scenic landscape.

Ce.U.B. offers accommodation in the main Bishop’s Fortress (16 single rooms, 5 double rooms) and in the former Seminary, now converted into a guest house (32 single rooms and 33 double rooms). All rooms are equipped with a private bathroom, Wi-Fi, phone, TV, and hairdryer. Continental breakfast is included.

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The ProteInn Club Industrial Sounding Board Meeting

The ProteInn Club is a collaboration between Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, Ghent University, the Flanders Research Institute for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food (ILVO), and CAPTURE. The club’s ambition is to facilitate innovations and accelerate the development of a unique fermentation-based protein ecosystem. Members of the Industrial Sounding Board are positioned at various points within the value chain of fermentation-based proteins. On the one hand, there are companies developing fermentation processes, while on the other, there are companies producing side streams that can be used as feedstock for these processes, and companies interested in incorporating fermentation-based proteins into their end products. The overall goals of the club are to connect the partners along this value chain, foster the developing ecosystem, and raise awareness about fermentation-derived proteins. During this event, the core team of The ProteInn Club will link up with the full Industrial Sounding Board to discuss the latest developments in the fermentation-based protein landscape. Topics can include updates on ongoing projects, interesting upcoming funding calls, policy briefs, and the presentation of new ProteInn Club members. This is a private event. Attendance by invitation only.

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Seeing is believing: Study Visit to the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant

Hop on the shuttle bus to the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant and discover what scale-up is and looks like! This visit is part of the “Scale -up & Growth” programme offered by the “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” project and will comprise of a presentation and guided tour of the facilities. It will be co-organised by ShapingBio.

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Scale-Up Accelerator Workshop

As part of the Scale-up and Growth Programme, “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” organises together with the ShapingBio project, a Scale-up Accelerator Workshop following the BBEPP Study Visit.

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