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Welcome to the IBC Finland ChemBio 2026 Event, organized in collaboration with ​Pilots4U powered by COPILOT!

Time: 13:00–15:00, 16.4.2026​ 
Location: Messukeskus, Sali 1​a 

Theme: Biotechnology Scale-Up and Process Development: Creating value from air, side streams, and biomass in the circular, electrified bioeconomy 

Register to the event here!

 Agenda

13:00–13:05 — Opening Remarks 

13:05–13:30 — Keynote: Accelerating scale-up of process technologies with open access pilot facilities, Mika Härkönen, VTT 

13:30-13:45 — Pilots4U powered by COPILOT - next generation platform of bioeconomy pilot and demo infrastructures, Pauliina Tukiainen, VTT 

13:45–14:55 — Scale-up success stories by IBC Finland members 

• Scaling Precision Fermentation from Lab to Industrial Reality - Arni Kujala, Onego Bio 

• From waste to value - Lari Vähäsalo, CH-Bioforce 

• A New Wave in Wastewater Treatment: The Scale-Up Story of KemAlpha - Oskari Larkimo, Kemira 

• Process Development and Scale-Up at AB Enzymes - Bas Romein, AB Enzymes 

• Food protein production from electricity and CO2 - Juha-Pekka Pitkänen, Solar Foods 

14:55–15:00 — Open Q&A 

15:15 - 17:30— Visit to VTT Bioruukki Pilot Centre, (including bus transportation back and forth Messukeskus) 

Bioruukki is one of Europe’s largest open access pilot facilities for new bio-based products and circular economy solutions, with a unique combination of pilot-scale process development units and R&D services. Welcome to discover what scale-up is and looks like. This visit is part of the “Scale -up & Growth” programme offered by the “Pilots4U powered by COPILOT” project, and it is organised back-to-back with ChemBio. Therefore a shuttle bus will depart from Messukeskus at 15:15 sharp on April 16th and will be back at Messukeskus around 17:30. 

Registration to the Bioruukki visit: Registration is mandatory. There is limited amount of places available. Please register by 31.3.2025 here.

The COPILOT project is a CBE-JU CSA project that will update, expand and make the database of Open Access Pilot and Demo Infrastructures for the European Bioeconomy future-proof and self sustainable through co-creation. Furthermore the project will grow, train and nurture the stakeholder communities linked to this database by means of the “Scale-up & Growth” and the “Exchange & Connect” Programmes. 

We warmly invite all IBC Finland members to join the new IBC Insights event series. IBC Insights is an online platform designed to build discussion and collaboration around key topics in biotechnology, including:

• Insights into biotechnology expertise, challenge mapping, and innovation development

• Career and company presentations highlighting biotech career paths and transitions from research to industry

• Opportunities to pitch new research topics and contribute to early-stage ideation

• Support for collaboration and partnership building, project development, and access to funding opportunities

• Engagement of young researchers and students through collaboration with student organizations

Date: 13 February 2026
Time: 15:00–16:00 (EEST)
Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)

To join the event, please contact Executive Officer Aila Maijanen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

What are the key growth opportunities – and obstacles – for the future of biotechnology in Finland?

Biotechnology is a high-tech sector that often remains overshadowed by more well-known industries – yet it has the potential to deliver crucial solutions across many other fields. In Finland, most modern biotech companies are medium-sized or small, but international markets are expected to grow rapidly.

ETLA (Research Institute of the Finnish Economy) has explored the growth potential of the modern biotech sector in a research project funded by IBC Finland and Finnish Bioindustries FIB.

We are now pleased to invite you to the project’s closing seminar, where we will share the main findings and discuss the future outlook for the Finnish biotechnology industry.

Date: 9 September 2025

Time: 10:00–11:00 (EEST)

Location: Teams
 

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We warmly welcome all IBC Finland Members to join the exciting visit to Tampere University on 6th May 2025. 

Location: Innospace, Kampusareena, Hervanta campus

Registration

Please contact Executive Officer Aila Maijanen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for the onsite event.

Detailed agenda soon to follow.

Aalto Campus Day - Meet the Biotechnology Professors and Researchers

Welcome to the Aalto Campus Day hosted by IBC Finland! The event will take place at the Otaniemi Campus on Thursday 23rd January 2025.

The event is a unique chance meet the current Aalto University professors and researchers in biotechnology and synthetic biology, and to discover the frontier of research during the scientific presentation session. Participants will also hear from IBC Finland member companies and learn how biotechnology impacts their operations today. The Aalto Campus Day is an excellent opportunify for networking. 

Agenda

12:00 - 13:00 | Pre-Event Lunch (by invitation, pls. register)

13:00 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

• Juha-Pekka Pitkänen, Solar Foods and Paula Jouhten, Aalto University

13:10 | Introduction to Aalto University’s Recent Research Initiatives Kristiina Kruus, Dean, Aalto School of Chem. Eng.

13:30 | IBC Presentations

14:00 | Coffee Break and Networking

14:30 | Scientific Presentations by Aalto Professors and Researchers

• Assoc. Prof. Paula Jouhten: Microbial Physiology
• Asst. Prof. Rahul Mangayil: Bioprocess Engineering
• Prof. Markus Linder: Biomolecular Materials

15:15 | Discussions and Networking

15:35 | Scientific Presentations (cont.)

• Adj. Prof. Emma Master: Protein Technology
• Asst. Prof. Sesilja Aranko: Cell Engineering

16:20 | Future Directions and Closing Remarks

16:30 | Closing

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The event is open for IBC Finland members, Aalto University students and Aalto Faculty only. 

If you are interested in joining, but are not yet an IBC Finland member, please contact IBC Executive Officer Aila Maijanen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

We warmly welcome all IBC Finland Members to join the exciting visit to the Solar Foods Factory 01 on 23rd October 2024.

Location: Solar Foods Oyj Härkälenkki 11, Finland 01730 Vantaa

Agenda

12.00 Lunch

13.00 Board meeting (hybrid) including presentation by Solar Foods

15.00 Visit to Solar Foods facility

16.15 Conclusion

Registration

Please contact Executive Officer Aila Maijanen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for the onsite event.

Join us at the ChemBio event Biofoundries for bioeconomy on the 11th April, Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre.

IBC Finland will participate together with Solar Foods, presenting the topic: "Industrial Biotechnology Cluster Finland views on Synthetic biology through the Solar Foods case".

Register here for free. 

Read more on the event website.

We warmly welcome all IBC Finland Members to join the exciting visit to Häme University of Applied Sciences on 16th February 2024.

Location: Design Factory building E. Visakaarre 4, 13100 Hämeenlinna 

Agenda

12.00-13.00 Lunch at Ravintola Kyökki (https://www.lounaskyokki.fi/) Vankanlähde 7, 13100 Hämeenlinna

13.00–13.45 HAMK Presentation of research activities and services

13.45–15.15 IBC Finland board meeting (separate agenda, also online connection)

15.15–16.00 Lab tour

Registration

Please contact Executive Officer Aila Maijanen at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to register for the onsite event by 12th February 2024. 

Aika: keskiviikko 19.4.2023 klo 14–16
Paikka: Hotelli Kämp, Akseli & Jean kokoustila, Helsinki

► Ilmoittaudu 12.4.2023 mennessä.

Synteettinen biologia – mahdollistava teknologia

Puheenjohtajana Excecutive director, Site Lead Maarit Merla, Organon R&D ja Suomen Bioteollisuus ry

Mistä puhumme kun puhumme synteettisestä biologiasta?
Prof. Merja Penttilä, VTT ja Aalto yliopisto

Synbio Powerlabs – Uusi Biotekniikan pilottilaitos
Tj Nina Pulkkis, SynBio Powerlabs

Pekilon paluu – Kestävää proteiinia teollisuuden sivuvirroista
Tj Simo Ellilä, Enifer Oy

Munaa ilman kanaa – Bioteknologia mullistaa ruoantuotannon
Research Project Manager, Anna Kere, Onego Bio Oy

Q-block – biofilmien ehkäisyä estämällä bakteerien välistä viestintää
Melissa Hendren ja Veera Kurki, Aalto-Helsinki iGEM -joukkue

ABOA 2023 – Turun iGEM joukkue
Tiia Barck ja Sara Makkonen

Viiniä, virvokkeita ja pientä suolaista

ChemBio Finland 2022 will take place on 8 - 9 June 2022 in Helsinki Expo and Convention Centre. 

IBC Finland will participate in the event together with SynBio Powerhouse. More information about the program will follow closer to the event.

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Time: 28.9.2021 at 13:00 - 16:00 (EEST)

Venue: Teams  

Industrial biotechnology will play a major role in converting existing processes and products into more sustainable ones and creating new innovative options. Microbial production, enzyme technology and green chemistry will enable the creation of new, bio-based value chains. Holistic use of side streams and bio-based raw materials instead of fossil-based materials requires new processes and scale-up.

The theme of the event is Bringing industrial biotechnology innovations into pilots and demonstrations.

In this event you will hear compelling stories of start-up companies that develop sustainable bioprocesses for the production of proteins for food and animal feed. Also, how the transformation of larger companies towards bioeconomy is progressing. Close collaboration between academia and industries is required to unlock the full potential of higher value products. New platforms and innovation ecosystems are emerging.

Join us for the presentations and discussion!

> Program 

More information:
Aila Maijanen
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IBC Finland

This seminar is part of the official program of the European Biotech week taking place on 28.9 - 3.10.2021.

Euroopan bioteollisuuden kattojärjestö EuropaBio järjestää jokavuotisen European Biotech Week:in 27.9 - 3.10.2021.

Suomessa Biotekniikan teemaviikkoa koordinoi Suomen Bioteollisuus ry (FIB).

Ensimmäisen kerran teemaviikko järjestettiin vuonna 2013. Tavoitteena on tuoda esille biotekniikan saavutuksia ja mahdollisuuksia niin Euroopassa kuin Suomessakin.

Biotekniikka-viikolla IBC Finland järjestää seminaarin 28.9 iltapäivällä bioteknisistä liiketoimintaideoista, jotka ovat edenneet pilot- tai demovaiheeseen.

Lisätietoja:
Aila Maijanen
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The IBC Finland Annual seminar will be held on April 28th, 2021 at 14:00 – 16:30 as a virtual event.

The theme will be “Digital Biotechnology” with presentations about the latest achievements in using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in advanced enzyme design, development of drug leads and bioprocess optimization.

Welcome!

Programme and registration