Event Public launch of The ProteInn Club

The ProteInn Club was founded to facilitate the development and growth of innovative value chains. By connecting, inspiring and supporting relevant actors, we want to build a unique ecosystem of fermentation-based proteins for a more sustainable food system and circular bio-economy.

Programme

15u30: From unmined potential to the first industrial realizations

• Mission and activities of The ProteInn Club - Stef Denayer, BBEPP
• Setting the scene: Microbial processes in a circular economy - Willy Verstraete, UGent
• Positioning within Flemish and European policy - Jan Hostens, Dept. L&V
• Research programs and industrial implementations - to be confirmed
• Company testimonials - Member-companies of the Industrial Sounding Board van The ProteInn Club testify about their challenges
  

17u30: Debate
Press conference and ceremonial launch

18u Festive drink

Why? Sustainable proteins

The transition toward more sustainable proteins challenges us to identify the protein sources that have the smallest impact on our planet. The proteins produced through microbial fermentation efficiently convert carbon and nitrogen rich residual flows into high-quality components, including proteins for the food, feed and fine chemicals industries. The fermentation process is of course key, but a whole chain of companies is also needed to produce finished products. The ProteInn Club was founded to facilitate the development and growth of innovative value chains. By connecting, inspiring and supporting relevant actors, we want to build a unique ecosystem of fermentation-based proteins for a more sustainable food system and circular bio-economy.

Unique network

The ProteInn Club is a collaboration between Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant, UGent/CAPTURE and ILVO. Their complementarity in expertise and research infrastructure spans the entire innovation chain. This initiative is already widely supported today. Right from the start, a group of 20 member-companies has already joined and forms the industrial sounding board of The ProteInn Club. Together they are sowing the seeds of a unique and innovative ecosystem.

The public launch!

Come and explore the potential of this unique partnership. Hear how this fits within the Flemish and European protein strategy. What are the scientific and regulatory challenges? Get inspired by recent industrial realizations. See, feel, taste and experience the many possible applications during the ceremonial launch event. And don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a unique stakeholder network.

Supported by:

This event is organised by the founding members of The ProteInn Club: BBEPP, UGent/CAPTURE and ILVO.