Wuppertal, Germany

13 November 2025

Develop your investments, innovation and outlook in the bio-based sector

Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment dedicated to advancing bio-based solutions:

  • Exchange with the most active venture capital and corporate investors.
  • Engage with select companies in different tech tracks.
  • Benchmark your technology and investment outlook with experts.
  • Discover the innovation ecosystem in Germany.

Event Highlights

40

Selected Companies

45+

Seasoned Investors

100+

One2One Meetings

Tech Tracks

Bio-based chemicals, products and materials​

New chemicals, products, compounds, materials or applications from renewable feedstock (from agriculture, side-streams/biowaste, algae, CO2, etc.)

Biomanufacturing & biorefining: technology, process and digital enablers

AI & robotics, digitalisation and smart manufacturing, bioprocess and precision fermentation technologies, new platform technologies, etc.

Waste valorisation & circular technologies 

New technologies for recycling and upcycling, biowaste processing and valorisation, carbon capture and utilisation,  industrial symbiosis, nutrient recovery, etc.

Wood-based products & materials​

Products and materials from forestry, pulp/paper and wood industry side streams, including downstream products such as wood composites, construction products & insulation, engineered timber, etc.

Agriculture & food/feed products

Feedstock optimisation & production techniques, new food & feed ingredients, including alternative proteins, agricultural products such as bio-based fertilisers and pesticides, etc.

Sustainable Packaging​

 

New bio-based packaging (plastic or fibres) and new applications 

Hear from our Participants

See why industry leaders keep coming back year after year.

„Attending Tech Tour Bio-Based Industries provided a concrete platform to explore cutting-edge innovations in the bioeconomy. Meeting with entrepreneurs and investors was truly inspiring. The discussions not only highlighted the immense potential of the presented solutions but also reinforced the importance of collaboration in driving Europe toward a sustainable, circular economy.“

Wouter Van de Putte
Investment Director, Capricorn Partners

The Tech Tour Bio-based Industries Event was a great opportunity to meet relevant people from the space. The presented content was visionary and at the same time linked to the challenges we see every day. A very valuable day!

Kathrin Weiß
Co-Founder and Managing Director, foom GmbH

“Tech Tour Biobased Industries provided a fantastic platform for networking between investors and start-ups working on bio-based carbon solutions in plastics, chemical products, and beyond. As an expert jury member for the pitching sessions, I had the opportunity to review and engage with 34 innovative start-ups, each bringing ambitious technologies and ideas to the table.”

Manuel Brunner
Principal, Sustainable Material Innovation and Investments, Minderoo Foundation

 

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Key Event Data

Timeline

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  • 2 June – 10 September 2025
    Company application period
  • 8 October 2025
    Company selection announced
  • 8 October 2025
    Selected companies meeting
  • 23 October 2025
    Online Academy
  • 13 November 2025
    Wuppertal, Germany

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