📅 25–26/09/2025 IFIB 2025 – Industrial Biotechnology & Bioeconomy Forum: infernal excellence comes to Turin Torino | Cavallerizza Reale An unmissable event to explore the frontiers of the circular bio-economy. The International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy (IFIB) will take place in Turin, at the impressive Cavallerizza Reale, on 25 and 26 September 2025. The event is an international showcase to present scientific and industrial innovations driving the transition to a regenerative economy based on bio-renewable resources.   Who participates, what we will do: International delegates and speakers in a global dialogue environment between start-ups, companies, universities and research centres. Five B2B matchmaking sessions: pre-arranged meetings to foster collaborations, joint ventures, licensing and strategic partnerships. Key topics: bioplastics, biofuels, waste valorisation, technology scale-up and European strategies for the circular bioeconomy.   Programme (overview) Plenary sessions and keynote presentations on bio-sustainable solutions: “Turning waste into resources”, “Scaling up the European circular bio-economy” and focus on infrastructure and technological innovation. Roundtables dedicated to regional bioeconomy, EU agenda, agribusiness, marine and white biotech. Poster session and pitch corner for emerging ideas and innovations.   Why take part Direct confrontation with strategic figures in the industry and access to concrete collaborations. International visibility for the NODES ecosystem and the Spoke 2: perfect opportunity to showcase your projects and PoC. Creating synergies with European and global entities promoting biotech applied to sustainable industries.   Practical details 📍 Place: Cavallerizza Reale, Via Giuseppe Verdi 9, Torino 🗓️ Date: 25–26 September 2025 🎟️ Matchmaking: free of charge for registered participants   Building the bio-economy of the future together IFIB 2025 is much more than an event: it is a community of innovators, companies and researchers called to design a new industrial paradigm. Join us in Turin, share ideas, make connections and discover the value of NODES Spoke 2. We look forward to seeing you in Turin!   👉 Discover the full programme and register

On Friday, July 18, 2025, the NODES Innovation Ecosystem — North-West Digital and Sustainable — will gather in Aosta, at the new University Hub of the Università della Valle d’Aosta, for a day of discussion, review, and future planning.   The sixth edition of the General Assembly arrives in a summer format at the foot of the Alps with a program combining institutional moments, presentation of results, shared reflection, and teamwork.   A valuable opportunity for exchange among universities, innovation hubs, research centers, companies, incubators, and accelerators, in an informal and participatory setting. Registrations are open.   “Thinking NODES” will be the theme of the day, brought to life by a collaborative workshop inspired by visual scribing. These moments are designed to surface ideas, visions, and shared trajectories for the final phase of the Project, with the goal of producing engaging visual and design outputs in real time.   During the event, the following will also be presented: updates on the state of the art and the results achieved; the main activities of the ongoing Work Packages; insights emerging from the Impact Task Force; the next operational steps in view of the project deadlines.   GENERAL ASSEMBLY NODES Thinking NODES: the Ecosystem tells its story AOSTA
 Friday, JULY 18, 2025, 11:00 AM – 4:30 PM University Hub - Università della Valle d’Aosta Via Monte Vodice - 11100 Aosta Event reserved for NODES Ecosystem Partners only. The detailed program is currently being finalized.     Register at the General Assembly

Round Grip - 9th Stop - ONLINE Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 11:00 - 12:30 | Online event   💧 A focus on wastewater as a resource The Round GRIP cycle of meetings continues with the 9th stop, dedicated to a crucial topic for sustainable innovation: wastewater valorisation. During the event, the results of Research Module 4 (RM4) of the GRIP project will be presented, with an in-depth look at technologies and solutions for the recovery of valuable elements from a resource often considered waste.   🌱 An opportunity to discover the potential hidden in flowing water, and to reflect on the strategic role of applied research in designing new scenarios for the circular economy.   🔗 How to participate Participation is free, but registration is compulsory via Eventbrite. The link will be sent the day before the event to all registered persons.     💡  An opportunity to connect knowledge, experience and opportunities An open event for researchers, companies, professionals and stakeholders interested in sustainability technologies to discuss current challenges and future solutions. 🟢 Don't miss the opportunity to discover the hidden potential of water.  We are waiting for you!     Sign up now