Toward One Strong Cluster for Green Chemistry in the Northern Netherlands. BIO Cooperative and SUSPACC Join Forces
The BIO Cooperative and SUSPACC are joining forces. From spring 2026 onwards, both organizations will continue as one joint business cluster under the provisional name SuspaccBioCooperative. Through this merger, the organizations aim to increase their impact and strengthen the position of the regional business community in green chemistry. Cor Kamminga (board member of BIO Cooperative, […]
Joint Course “Anaerobic Digestion and Bioenergy Systems” from Biotech Talent Unlocked ready for its second edition
The first edition of the joint course “Anaerobic Digestion and Bioenergy Systems: Technological, societal & business aspects for the cross-border region Germany – North Netherlands” has been successfully completed. The next edition will take place in November-December 2026.
What has 2025 taught us about innovation and cross-border collaboration in biotechnology? A look back
In 2025, Biotech Talent Unlocked (BTU) once again demonstrated the value of collaboration between the Netherlands and Germany. Students visited companies, new joint courses were developed, and a new Business Lab was launched. In addition, the BTU community continues to grow online, with enthusiastic LinkedIn followers staying up to date on projects, challenges, and events. […]
New grant for EMPHATI subproject on wood fibre reinforced PHA
New grant for the project “Processing possibilities for wood fibre reinforced PHA (PWP)”, part of the cross-border Interreg EMPHATI project. The project, submitted and executed by Triple Benefit from Enschede (Netherlands) and Holzmühle Westerkamp GmbH from Visbek (Germany), focuses on innovative methods for processing wood fibre reinforced PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates).
Interreg Project Biotech Talent Unlocked Extended Until End of 2026
The cross-border project Biotech Talent Unlocked has officially been extended until the end of 2026. This extension continues the collaboration between knowledge institutions, companies, and regional partners to ensure a sufficient supply of appropriately trained talent for the circular and bio-based economy in the Ems Dollart Region (EDR).
Extension of the Interreg Project EMPHATI until October 2026: More Opportunities for PHA Innovation
The EMPHATI project has been extended by one year and will now run until October 2026. This project, funded by Interreg Germany-Netherlands, focuses on the development of sustainable and environmentally friendly products based on polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) and PHA blends with natural fibers.
Minister Osigus from Lower Saxony Visits Biotech Talent Unlocked: Cross-Border Collaboration in the Spotlight
Thanks to the Biotech Talent Unlocked project, the next generation of biotech professionals in the Northern Netherlands and Northwest Germany is off to a strong start. On November 4, Minister Wiebke Osigus from Lower Saxony visited Campus Groningen with a German-Dutch delegation to see the impressive results of this cross-border collaboration.
Register now for the Compact MBA Fall 2024!
Join the Compact MBA, the course that provides you with a solid introduction to the world of Business Administration. This training in the fall of 2024 is specifically designed for members of the BIO Cooperative and the LIFE Cooperative, so seize the opportunity now!
In the spotlight: EMPHATI bring together PHA Pioniers
Chemport Europe dedicated an article to the EMPHATI project in May, in which the BIO Cooperative participates. Read the full article below! EMPHATI Brings Together PHA Pioneers The biodegradable plastic PHA (polyhydroxyalkanoates) has a promising future. More and more organizations and companies are recognizing the significant advantages of this natural plastic, which can provide solutions […]
Year event Green Chemistry, New Economy on 7 November 2023
Year event of platform green chemistry | new economy on November 7, 2023 in the Railway Museum in Utrecht.