Biotech Talent Unlocked: From Project to Lasting Network for Biotech Talent
For many years, the Dutch-German border was not only a geographical divide but also a mental barrier for students, lecturers and companies. While the challenges on both sides are largely the same, from the need for well-trained biotech professionals to the transition towards a sustainable bioeconomy, cross-border collaboration was far from self-evident. With Biotech Talent […]
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. […]
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).
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.
Tip: follow Biotech Talent Unlocked on LinkedIn now
Biotech Talent Unlocked, a German-Dutch project in which the BIO Cooperative participates, now has its own LinkedIn page. Follow it now for the latest news!
New Project Biotech Talent Unlocked Launched with €558,000 Interreg Grant
Good news for the biobased ecosystem in Northern Netherlands. The Biotech Talent Unlocked project received a grant of €558,000 from Interreg VI A on Thursday, December 8. Interreg is a European funding program for spatial and regional development. The Biotech Talent Unlocked project aims to organize sufficient appropriately skilled talent for the circular and […]