Incorporating green chemistry and fostering the development of new technologies in the life sciences industry is essential to achieve sustainable innovation while reducing environmental impact.

This event and its interactive workshops will provide a comprehensive overview of the transformation of the European chemical industry toward circular and biobased alternatives, with a special focus on network building and project funding opportunities between academia, politics, and industry.

The event is organized by FHNW School of Life Sciences in cooperation with Life Sciences Cluster Basel - eine Initiative der Handelskammer beider Basel.

Program

Morning: Presentations

Industry leaders and top researchers will showcase successful examples of chemical industry greening, biorefinery development, and green chemistry innovations such as CO₂ capture and utilization

Afternoon: Workshops

• PFAS: How to tackle this 21st century problem
• Hydrogen and Carbondioxide: Opportunities for Sustainable Technologies
• Merging “Circular” with “Economy” by deep(er) process understanding