TP Organics’ Post

📣 FTP, alongside 17 European Technology Platforms (ETPs), urges the European Commission to reaffirm support for ETPs in shaping Europe’s R&I landscape in the next EU Framework Programme FP10. These platforms play a critical role, mobilizing stakeholders across the EU, building shared R&I visions, and creating roadmaps that drive impactful results for both industry and society. By strengthening ETPs, we can ensure that Europe’s innovation ecosystem thrives and delivers tangible benefits across sectors. 👉 Full Statement: https://lnkd.in/eaF5ht9E ALICE, Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe (ETP LOGISTICS), EATIP, EPoSS Association, ERTRAC - European Road Transport Research Advisory Council, ETIP-Geothermal, ETP4HPC European Technology Platform for HPC, EUMAT - Additive Manufacturing, FABRE TP, Food for Life ETP, Manufuture ETF (European Technology Platform), European Technology Platform for Nanomedicine (ETPN Association), Photonics21, Plants for the Future, SusChem ETP, Textile ETP, TP Organics, Water Europe

Our Executive Director Joel Tickner took part as a panelist in the 'Reflections on #SSbD implementation' session of the Accelerating the Industrial Transition with Safe-and-Sustainable-by-Design webinar organised by IRISS – International SSbD network. In this session that was moderated by Lya G. Soeteman-Hernandez of RIVM National Institute for Public Health and the Environment, Joel was joined by other panelists Dmitri Petrovykh of INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory, Philippe JACQUES of EMIRI and Ann Dierckx of Essencia. It was also great to hear the presentation by Dr. Wibke Lölsberg of our members BASF. Our key learnings from Joel's input were as follows: ✅ The Safe and Sustainable by Design concept has been around since the early 90s, however the right timing and right space to action it is now. We need to move it from flavour of the day to an actionable framework that will have profound practicable impact. It needs to be implementable not just for industry giants but for SMEs alike. ✅ The incentivisation of SSbD is key for its adoption, especially due to its non-mandatory nature). ✅ Another important factor to consider is #collaboration; not just between the industry, academia, policymakers, NGOs and other organisations but also internal collaboration within the companies along the value chains. Alignment between R&D/Sustainability teams vs Business teams on design and other decisions on chemicals is crucial. Want to know more about our organisation and how we are working to #change #chemistry?: https://lnkd.in/dZK7bRR9 #changemakers #europeanpolicy #chemicals #sustainablechemistry

Safe and Sustainable by Design (#SSbD) is not a new concept. It is rooted in over thirty years of work in green chemistry, cleaner production, sustainable chemistry and benign by design. While the European Chemical Strategy for Sustainability elevated the concept as a tool to support a zero-pollution ambition, it still isn't embedded in design in academia or industry nor in business strategy. This may relate to the lack of clear incentives and investment for development, commercialization, and adoption and the incumbency of existing chemicals and materials that were designed for price and performance not sustainability. In addition to incentives, solidifying SSbD as a practice will require flexible and actionable tools that do not lead to paralysis by analysis, criteria that can inform design for new chemicals and materials and that prioritize existing ones for innovation, workforce and university education and training, and ultimately supply chain and private-public-academic partnerships to address barriers and drive solutions.

Yet another Hub? 🤔 That was my first thought when reading the EC's Communication on "Boosting Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing in the EU" which states in Action 2: "establishing an EU Biotech Hub, an operational tool for biotech companies to navigate through the regulatory framework and identify support to scale up". Yesterday I was given the opportunity to represent Fraunhofer-Institut für Grenzflächen- und Bioverfahrenstechnik IGB and IBISBA at a workshop organized by the EC's Directorate General GROW to discuss the Communication and respective actions 🤓 Some key points for me were 👉 The Biotech Hub would largely build on existing infrastructures, e.g. IBISBA, Pilots4U, or existing regional clusters, e.g. CLIB - Cluster Industrielle Biotechnologie. A respective mapping of European activities has been started. 👉 Better access and transferability of regional funding could help companies to get the support they need from e.g. pilot facilities, although perhaps located somewhere else. Briefly stated, maybe only remains my wishful thinking. 👉 Bio-based content (or rather renewable carbon content?!) requirements for certain product categories could stimulate market demand, but need to be seen in the perspective with other regulations (e.g. plastic waste regulation) 👉 It was not just me whining about the costs of, not building, but maintaining large research infrastructures. That point got noted 🤞 🙏 YES, there is still the plan to have an updated Bioeconomy Strategy in 2025 Thank you for the opportunity! #biotechnology #bioeconomy #biomanufacturing

BIOMAT Project consortium met in Milan for the Project closing session! The Italian city hosted the event on December 3rd and 4th, bringing together the 25 partners of this European Project, coordinated by CeNTI. During the meeting, the international partners analysed and discussed the Project's main results and outcomes. BIOMAT has established an Open Innovation Test Bed (OITB) to develop advanced polyurethane foams and composites based on bio-based materials, functionalised with nanomaterials, meeting Industry needs while promoting eco-friendly practices to reduce environmental impact. The next steps to ensure the continuity of BIOMAT-SEP were also discussed. BIOMAT-SEP will serve as the gateway to OITB services, with its operation guaranteed beyond the official end of BIOMAT Project. The event reinforced the partners' commitment to driving innovative and sustainable solutions for European Industry. More information about the Project at https://lnkd.in/dmfTGhTD Learn how BIOMAT aims to accelerate the sustainable European bioeconomy here: https://lnkd.in/emXwPHK #CeNTI #Technology #Innovation #Nanotechnology #AdvancedMaterials #SmartSystems #Sustainability #Digitalisation #CTI

Many bio-based products, such as bioplastics or recycled paperboard are often considered green products but can actually be very resource-demanding processes 🏭 Therefore, our Associate Professor Devarajan Ramanujan and Assistant Professor Rami Mansour are working on a new research project that aims to optimise circular production, reduce environmental impacts and strengthen bio-based industries in Europe ♻️ Four companies are also participating in the project: GreenLab, Fiskeby Board AB, Naturae and noriware. In addition, the project includes Fraunhofer IOSB as technical coordinator, CARTIF, Nissatech Innovation Centre, UNI, and Swiss Smart Factory. You can read more about the project here: https://lnkd.in/dGd2hCrU #research #productengineering #bioplastics #greentransition

🌍 We’re excited to announce that the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI Institute) of Technical University of Liberec (TUL) has officially joined the EcoLife Alliance! CXI TUL brings cutting-edge research expertise across three main directions: 1) Nanomaterials in Natural Sciences – advancing solutions in life sciences and environmental applications, including innovative nanofibers, nanoparticles, and green technologies based on natural products. 2) Competitive Engineering – fostering industry-leading engineering solutions. 3) System Integration – ensuring seamless technology integration across sectors. Joining EcoLife Alliance aligns with their commitment to collaboration and knowledge dissemination, helping drive impactful change in sustainability and environmental innovation. Are you interested to keep contact with them? --> Miroslav Černík Together, we’re shaping a greener, more sustainable future! 🌱 #EcoLifeAlliance #CXITUL #Sustainability #Nanomaterials #NaturalSciences #Environmental #Nanotechnology #NaturalProducts #CompetitiveEngineering #SystemIntegration #GreenTech #Innovation #Collaboration #Networking

Innovation and research are key to building a greener, safer, and more sustainable future.🌱 For more than 15 years, ITENE has been dedicated to driving #sustainability forward. Now, we’re proud to lead the Alchemists Project, a new European initiative funded by #HorizonEurope. This project has one clear goal: to find safer alternatives to harmful chemicals that impact our health and the environment.   We recently had the pleasure of hosting the project’s kick-off meeting at ITENE’s facilities. Our Managing Director, PhD, Javier Zabaleta, warmly welcomed a consortium of experts who will work closely with our team to bring this vision to life. 🔹Entelos Institute 🔹QSAR Lab 🔹GreenDecision 🔹Yordas GmbH 🔹Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) 🔹INL - International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory 🔹Blaszcyk Aneta 🔹Center for Social Innovation - CSI 🔹Laurentia Technologies 🔹Bergische Universität Wuppertal 🔹Pinturas Blatem S.L. 🔹Tekniker 🔹Instituto Pedro Nunes 🔹BECHEM 🔹Avanzare Innovacion Tecnologica 🔹NASIKA PRODUCTS SA 🔹K-FLEX 🔹CAUCHOS RUIZ ALEJOS SA 🔹Applus+ Rescoll 🔹Albion Technologies 🔹Centexbel 🔹National Technical University of Athens 🔹Devan 🔹Sioen Industries Over two inspiring days, we laid the groundwork for this ambitious project, which aims to make the European chemical industry more #sustainable and competitive while contributing to a greener, circular economy.🔄 The event also gave us a chance to showcase ITENE’s cutting-edge facilities to our partners, offering them a glimpse into the tools and technologies that will support this important mission. 🔎Learn more about the Alchemists Project: https://lnkd.in/dyBPXeAy

🌊 How can we improve the removal of micropollutants from wastewater? 🌸IMT Atlantique shared insights on this topic at the 26th Water Information Congress in Poitiers, France, on October 8-9, 2024, which welcomed 350 participants. Maëllia Dubourg presented research on the NINFA Project, focusing on the optimization of advanced treatment technologies to remove pharmaceutical molecules using activated carbon adsorption. 💧A step forward for cleaner water! #NINFAProject #EnvironmentalScience #GroundwaterProtection #grounwater #groundwatermanagement #Sustainability #ZeroPollution4Water #WaterQuality #Innovation #Collaboration #EnvironmentalImpact #CircularEconomy #WaterInnovation #WaterSmartSociety #horizoneurope #waterreuse #energyefficiency Leitat Technological Center Center for Technology, Research & Innovation (CETRI) IMT Atlantique Wetsus, European Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Water Technology WINGS ICT Solutions Deltares Sapienza Università di Roma Aqualia Ayuntamiento De Los Alcazares

🌍 We’re excited to announce that the Institute for Nanomaterials, Advanced Technologies and Innovation (CXI Institute) of Technical University of Liberec (TUL) has officially joined the EcoLife Alliance! CXI TUL brings cutting-edge research expertise across three main directions: 1) Nanomaterials in Natural Sciences – advancing solutions in life sciences and environmental applications, including innovative nanofibers, nanoparticles, and green technologies based on natural products. 2) Competitive Engineering – fostering industry-leading engineering solutions. 3) System Integration – ensuring seamless technology integration across sectors. Joining EcoLife Alliance aligns with their commitment to collaboration and knowledge dissemination, helping drive impactful change in sustainability and environmental innovation. Are you interested to keep contact with them? --> Miroslav Černík Together, we’re shaping a greener, more sustainable future! 🌱 #EcoLifeAlliance #CXITUL #Sustainability #Nanomaterials #NaturalSciences #Environmental #Nanotechnology #NaturalProducts #CompetitiveEngineering #SystemIntegration #GreenTech #Innovation #Collaboration #Networking