Moving Bio-based Innovations from Labs to Markets

Last update on Jun 23, 2016

The growing number of conferences and industry events dedicated to Bio-based Industry is an indicator of the positive shift towards bioeconomy globally. Several factors are contributing to this shift but one of the main challenges that exist today is the difficulty to move from LABS to MARKET!

In order to bridge this gap, Bio-Based Chemicals World 2016 was held recently in Amsterdam. The goal of this event was to focus exclusively on commercialization and adoption of bio-based chemicals.

The event provided a perfect platform for detection of practical solutions by connecting Technology Providers → Chemical companies → Brands.

Hans Van Der Pol, Sr. Director, Bio-based Innovations at Corbion shared his personal experience with the attendees on how to make an innovation a commercial success. He said, 'It is important to leverage core competences, work with complementary partners with aligned objectives, and apply what you have learnt and stay nimble.'

He further added, 'But most importantly, always look at facts not fiction, avoid 'tunnel vision' on your technology, the technology should be 'best-in-class' throughout the process, and be patient as developments take time with sometimes unexpected results along the way…'.

Apart from him, there were 35 other speakers from chemical companies, associations, universities and more. In this review, we're highlighting some of the most interesting innovations and updates related to the bioplastics industry.

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The Star Bio-based Chemicals at the Event - FDCA, Bio-SA and PDI

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Innovative Bio-based Solutions

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Targets for future… 2020 and beyond

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