- Application deadline: Sun 21 Sept 2025 23:00 UK
- Dates: 09:00 on 20 Nov to 17:00 on 21 Nov 2025
- Venue: Radisson Hotel York (day 1) & Biorenewables Development Centre, York (day 2)
IB scale-up course: From concept to kilos: scaling-up in biorefining
The Biomass & Biorefinery Network (BBNet) is accepting expressions of interest for a course aimed at researchers and early stage innovators, focusing on the stages involved in taking a concept from laboratory-scale research to commercial, marketable product or process.
Designed to transform participants from having a primarily lab-based understanding of biotechnology process to possessing a more comprehensive and practical understanding of the challenges and opportunities associated with industrial scale-up and commercialisation in biorefining, the course will include a tour of one of the Biorenewables Development Centre, one of the UKās open access scale up centres on the second day.
Participants will cover:
- Industrial scale-up: Learn the full journey from lab to industrial production, including scale-dependent challenges and realistic yields.
- Unit operations: Gain expertise in core processes such as pretreatment, fermentation, and separation, along with their economic implications.
- Manufacturing and supply chain: Understand pilot plants, manufacturing strategies, product stability, and supply chain complexities.
- Economic and business acumen: Gain an understanding of the importance of techno-economic analysis, intellectual property strategy, and funding.
Yue Zhang, who co-Leads EBNet’s Anaerobic Fermentations WG, said “This is a vital topic for anyone interested in translation of biorefinery technologies from lab to real world applicationĀ –Ā don’t miss this essential opportunity!
Expressions of interest can be submitted until 21 Sept 2025. Applications from existing BBNet members will be considered first, followed by those from new members if all places have not been filled.
For more information on how to apply see HERE.