Events and Trade Fairs

The aim of this professional development programme is to provide introductory training and theory in algal biology, culturing, growth and biotechnology under laboratory and small-scale pilot facilities. The course will also offer insights and examples from an industrial and entrepreneurial perspective, that can help the participants to found or improve their own algal-based business. The delivery will be 3 full days online with lectures, discussion groups and breakout sessions for networking. The course is hosted by Fraunhofer IGB (Dr. Schmid-Staiger), Scottish Association for Marine Science und Matis.

The event will cover various aspects, ranging from market developments and the current research landscape of virus-based biopharmaceuticals to industrial-scale study cases for their production and clinical application - always with the patients' view in mind! Prof. Dr. Susanne Bailer will presented ″A new kid in the BP Cluster South Germany – Setting up the Fraunhofer IGB branch on Virus-based therapeutics VBT in Biberach″.

Let's discuss together on the 11th of December at Fraunhofer IGB in Stuttgart how we can advance industrial biotechnology in Europe and what role Germany can play in this. An event for everyone who is shaping German industrial biotechnology research! The event will be held in English.

Organized by the Fraunhofer Competence Field Additive Manufacturing, the DDMC is a bi-annual cutting-edge forum for discussion on Additive Manufacturing, including its application in industry and the environmental impact of such new manufacturing technologies. Impact on health, sustainability and society will also be discussed. DDMC brings together researchers, educators and practitioners from around the world and fosters an atmosphere conducive to developing new ideas and refining already existing research developments. (Abstract submission deadline: May 31, 2024)