To take solutions from concept to product, finding the right partners and investors is key. To stimulate large scale growth, investment is required. In the bio-economy this can stem from a number of sources including; venture capital, private investors, family funds, crowd sourcing and local, national and intgernational grants.
Marcel van Berkel, Project Director, Bio-based Delta
Case study: BBI JU: how the public-private partnership is shifting the gear in European bio-based industries sector
Working with partners across a complex value chain
The bio-based value chain is complex and it takes multiple stages to reach commercial fruition. This session will explore what it takes to build relationships with feedstocks suppliers, logistics providers, other polymer producers, and end users.