From international to regional: Networks and partnerships connect the University of Hohenheim with outstanding players on the topic of the bioeconomy.
International collaborations
ABBEE – Accelerating the transition towards the Bio-Based Economy via Education
The overall objective of this Strategic Partnership is to inspire and train a new generation of (bio-based economy) students and help accelerating the transition towards a bio-based economy via education of future professionals. New innovative educational approaches can inspire students, professionals, and entrepreneurs to become more active in the bio-based society. The focus of the Strategic Partnership, ABBEE, is on developing, transferring and implementing innovative practices in the field of bio-based economy and to exchange experiences at a European level“.
Think Tank for Europe: The six leading European universities in the field of bioeconomy have joined forces to boost research, the qualification of experts, and innovation in this field. On the initiative of the University of Hohenheim, they laid the foundation for a consortium to become the "European Bioeconomy University" - so that the European economy becomes more resource-efficient, sustainable, and competitive.
INEF (Thematic Network Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Financing)
The Network Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Financing (INEF) unites five renowned partner universities in Belgium, France, Italy, the USA, and China, managed by the Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences of the University of Hohenheim. Among other goals, INEF supports enhancing the profile of the entire University in the area of bioeconomy.
EU Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC) EIT Food
It is an enormous science and stimulus program for the food sector. Goals: Training, research and innovation for new technologies, healthy eating, fewer food waste and fewer greenhouse gas emissions in food production. To accomplish these goals, 50 research institutions from all over Europe have united to form a so-called "Knowledge and Innovation Community" (KIC). Under the title "EIT Food," the EU's European Institute for Technology and Innovation (EIT) provides € 400 million in funding for KIC over a period of 10 years. Another € 1,200 million are available from private sources.
FOODforce is a network of leading European research organizations in the fields of food, nutrition, and health. Members have numerous responsibilities but share an interest in multidisciplinary science. FOODforce provides a proactive forum for discussion of best practices and societal impact, and facilitates international aspects of knowledge exchange and innovation within and beyond the European Union.
ICA - Association for European Life Science Universities
The ICA is a network of more than 50 universities in the EU and its neighboring countries (European Higher Education Area, EHEA). Life science universities address the bioeconomy and circular economy (agriculture, forestry, food value chain, and bio-based economy), sustainable use of natural resources, biodiversity, environmental protection, and rural development.
Competence Center Biodiversity and Integrative Taxonomy (KomBioTa)
KomBioTa is a joint institution of the University of Hohenheim and the State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart. It brings together scientists who are concerned with the function of ecosystems and offers its services.
The University of Hohenheim and the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have joined forces to form the Biorefinery Farm in order to jointly develop economical and sustainable technical solutions for small-scale biorefineries. To this end, they are jointly expanding an existing biorefinery plant at the "Unterer Lindenhof" experimental station of the University of Hohenheim.
In the Biointelligence Competence Center, the Universities of Stuttgart and Hohenheim as well as the NMI in Reutlingen and the Fraunhofer Institutes IPA, IGB, IAO, IBP in Stuttgart work together in an interdisciplinary manner to jointly promote and shape value creation through biological transformation.
The University of Hohenheim is an associated partner of the European Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC). The BIC is a private partner of the Public Private Partnership Bio-based Industries (PPP BBI), in which industrial companies from the bioeconomy sector have joined forces with the European Commission. A limited number of academic partners were made a part of the BIC - including the University of Hohenheim. The PPP BBI is managed by the BIC.
The PPP BBI's own calls for proposals with a total funding volume of € 3.7 billion offer Hohenheim researchers very interesting funding opportunities in the field of bioeconomy.
The Bioeconomy Research Center draws up work programs in the BIC and thus plays a key role in shaping future calls for proposals. It establishes a network in which active project partnering creates international contacts with consortia that are forming in order to successfully implement funding opportunities in Hohenheim.
ISEKI Food (Integrating food Science and Engineering Knowledge into the Food Chain)
The non-profit organization IFA (ISEKI Food Association) was founded by universities, research institutes, associations, and companies from all over the world. Its goal is to support all sectors and stakeholders in the food sector to produce safe and good food.
The University of Hohenheim is the main contact in Germany for ISEKI on the topic of bioeconomy.
European Technology Platforms (ETPs) are industry-led stakeholder forums that are seen by the European Commission as key players in promoting innovation, knowledge transfer, and European competitiveness.
“Food for Life” is a European technology platform whose goal is to promote a significant improvement of the European food sector for a more sustainable society. The University of Hohenheim supports ETP in the executive committe.
TP Organics is a European technology platform with the aim to support the organic sector in its contribution to sustainable cultivation and food production.
To realize this goal, TP Organics unites the entire food supply chain from farmers to consumers. The platform brings together large companies, small and medium-sized enterprises, researchers, farmers, consumers, and civil society organizations involved in the organic value chain. The platform offers stakeholders from agriculture, research, and industry the opportunity to exchange ideas and informs its members about funding opportunities in the areas of research and innovation.
essens-wert (worth eating) is the German-speaking network for the prevention of food waste. The aim of the network is to facilitate scientific exchange around the topic of food waste, to promote joint research activities, and to communicate research results externally. The research focuses on the generation of food waste and its prevention along the food chain, from agriculture, food processing, and retail to the catering industry, mass catering, and private households.
