Sofie Carsten Nielsen
Director, European Biosolutions Coalition
10.25 AM: State of the industry
The definition of biosolutions, trends and forecasts
Date: 28 November 2024
Venue: Syddanske Forskerparker, Forskerparken 10, 5230 Odense, Denmark
Fee: Free registration (a no show fee will apply)
Join now for insights and panel discussions on:
- Industry Overview
- Science, Research and Development
- Scaling and Funding
An International Conference on Biosolutions:
Join us to explore how we can unlock the potential to build a thriving biosolutions industry across Europe
Biosolutions represent a key driver in the green transition, with international forecasts predicting substantial growth in this sector. Denmark is actively engaged in European initiatives.
This conference brings together leading experts and participants from the biosolutions industry, providing valuable insights into the current state of the sector from both Danish and European perspectives.
Do not miss the chance to learn why multinational companies, along with public and private investors, are eager to invest in this field.
The event will also explore the challenges and opportunities for business growth within the industry.
What are biosolutions?
Biosolutions have a long history, with traditional processes like fermentation for cheese and bread production dating back thousands of years.
However, recent technological advancements have significantly expanded their potential.
Today, the term 'biosolutions' encompasses products and services that merge biology and technology, aiming to drive the green transition forward.
By harnessing the power of enzymes, microorganisms, bacterial cultures, yeast, and other biological tools, biosolutions contribute to reducing environmental and climate impacts.
State of the industry with Sofie Carsten Nielsen
Gain insights into the future perspectives of biosolutions with Director. DI Biosolutions, European Biosolutions Coalition, Sofie Carsten Nielsen.
During a fireside chat, you will get the latest insights on the startup and scaleup landscape from the Danish Technological Institute as well as Food & Bio Cluster Denmark. What are the pitfalls, where are the opportunities?
Science, research & development
Explore current research and explore opportunities for development, testing, and production through compelling company case studies.
Among the speakers, you will meet Morten Andersen from Nordic Microbes, whose work was recently recognized by Danish politicians for its potential in biosolutions for the agricultural sector, highlighting how microbes can benefit both farmers and the environment.
Additionally, Henrik Busch-Larsen, CEO of Algiecel, will discuss the industry's challenges and opportunities. Representatives from Ovodan Biotech will also share their perspectives on prioritizing biosolutions as a new business avenue.
Discussions and panel debates
Scaling your biosolutions business presents significant challenges, from navigating complex regulations to managing substantial equipment demands.
At the conference, you will meet Andreas Worberg, CCO of Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability, who will provide expert knowledge on how to scale your company and understand European possibilities from e.g. Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant.
Engage with the investor panel on the future of biotech and life sciences, particularly the critical role of public funding through the lens of EIFO and how to best mix it with private investments e.g. from Nordic Foodtech VC.
Biosolutions are the future, so be part of shaping it alongside leading companies.
Conference speakers
Sofie Carsten Nielsen
Lars Visbech Sørensen
CEO (Food & Bio Cluster Denmark)
10:00 AM: Biosolutions - Change towards a sustainable future
Hans Ingels
Head of Unit, European Commission
13:50 PM: Scaling your business
EU Biotech Act, status and perspectives
Morten Ø. Andersen
CEO and co-founder at Nordic Microbes
12:30 PM: Company cases
The story of Nordic Microbes
Henrik Busch Larsen
CEO Algiecel
12:30 PM: Company cases
Algiecel, Industry challenges and opportunities
Jacub Z. Kaczmarek
Ovodan Foods /Ovodan Biotech
12:30 PM: Company cases
Why prioritise biosolutions as a new line of business?
Andreas Worberg
CCO of Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability
13.50 PM: Scaling your business
Scaling your biosolutions company + Panel debate
Line Holst Graves
CEO, Longest Straw
13:50 PM: Scaling your business
Panelist in debate "Opportunities and framework conditions when scaling biosolutions"
Louise Rørbæk Heiberg
15:05 PM: Funding
Presenter ""The investment landscape" and panelist in the debate "Why invest in biosolution"
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Lars Horsholt Jensen
Managing Director, SME Agri & Food, EIFO
15:05 PM: Funding
Presenter ""The investment landscape" and panelist in the debate "Why invest in biosolution"
Anne Christine Hastrup
Center for Biosolutions at Danish Technological Institut
10:50 AM
The biosolutions landscape
The Danish biosolutions ecosystem, what works, and what is still missing
Claus Mortensen
Head of Business Acceleration, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark
15:05 PM: Funding
Moderator of panel debate: Why invest in biosolution – the need for funding
Eik Møller
CEO (Odense Municipality)
10:00 AM: Welcome
Louise Krogh Johnson
Head of Biosolutions Zealand (Food & Bio Cluster Denmark)
Conference Moderator
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
28 November - Odense, Denmark
| 10:00 |
Welcome
Biosolutions - Change towards a sustainable future, Lars Visbech Sørensen (CEO, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark)
Welcome to Odense, Eik Møller (CEO, Odense Municipality) Moderator of the day: Louise Krogh Johnson, Senior Innovation Manager & Head of Lighthouse Biosolutions Zealand, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark |
| 10.25 |
State of the industry - in a European perspective
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THE BIOSOLUTIONS LANDSCAPE:
| 10:50 |
Fireside chat: The Danish biosolutions ecosystem, what works, and what is still missing
Anne Christine Hastrup (Director, Center for Biosolutions, at Danish Technological Institute), Thomas Ryan
Consultant, Danish Technological Institute) and Louise Krogh Johnson (moderator)
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Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant is among the leading in Europe. What can Europe learn from Ghent? |
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| Q&A with Tanja Meyer and Hendrik Waegeman from Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant and moderator Louise Krogh Johnson |
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| What’s new within science? Jens Ejbye Schmidt (Head of Department, Department of Green Technologies, University of Southern Denmark) |
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| 11:45 | Break |
FROM SCIENCE TO MARKET: COMPANY CASES
| 12:30 | From Science to scaling your business – The story of Nordic Microbes Morten Ø. Andersen (CEO and co-founder at Nordic Microbes, former associate professor at the University of Southern Denmark) |
| Algiecel, Industry challenges and opportunities Henrik Busch Larsen (CEO Algiecel; former CEO at UniBio; investor) |
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Why prioritise biosolutions as a new line of business?
Ovodan Foods /Ovodan Biotech, Jakub Z Kaczmarek |
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| Biosolutions at Arla Foods Speaker TBA |
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| 13:30 | Break |
SCALING YOUR BUSINESS
| 13:50 |
Scaling your biosolutions company
Andreas Worberg (CCO, The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability)
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| Panel debate: Opportunities and framework conditions when scaling biosolutions Andreas Worberg (The Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability), Morten Ø. Andersen (Nordic Microbes), Line Holst Graves (CEO, Longest Straw) |
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EU Biotech Act, status and perspectives (online presentation)
Hans Ingels (Head of Unit, European Commission, DG for Internal Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, Unit F/2 – Bioeconomy, chemicals, cosmetics) |
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| 14:35 | Break |
FUNDING
| 15:05 |
The investment landscape
Lars Horsholt Jensen (Managing Director, SME Agri & Food, EIFO) Louise Rørbæk Heiberg (Investment manager, Nordic Foodtech VC) |
| Panel debate: Why invest in biosolution – the need for funding Moderated by Claus Mortensen (Head of Business Acceleration, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark) Lars Horsholt (Managing Director, SME Agri & Food, EIFO), Louise Rørbæk Heiberg (Investment manager, Nordic Foodtech VC) and Henrik Busch Larsen (CEO Algiecel; former CEO at UniBio; investor) |
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| 15:45-16:00 | Wrap-up and see you by moderator |
Contact
Heidi Høy
Innovation Manager
Jan Lund
Senior Innovation Manager
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