STAR4BBI Webinar – Focus group webinar on algae and aquatic biomass for use in bio-based products

10 December 2018

Third webinar: 15th January 2019 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm
Focus group webinar on algae and aquatic biomass for use in bio-based products (excluding food, feed and energy purposes).

A focus group discussion will be organized with experts in order to discuss existing challenges and solutions linked to the development of emerging innovations in the bio-based economy. This particular focus group will concentrate on algae and aquatic biomass for use in bio-based products (excluding food, feed and energy purposes).

Here we will welcom input on specific products in the market as well as the experiences and thoughts of experts around (hurdles caused by) regulations and policies.

We are happy to have interested parties participating at this webinar.
For registering at the webinar please send your request to Ms. Janire Clavell Diaz: j.clavell@tu-berlin.de

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