Explore our completed events and key project milestones
NEWS
Explore the latest developments, scientific breakthroughs, and achievements of the INBIOWAL project. Throughout our journey to revolutionize waste valorization through advanced biotechnological approaches, we are proud to share our research outcomes, key achievements, completed activities, and collaborative efforts with the wider community.
INBIOWAL Patronates the 5th NextGenBiocat Symposium
Date: May 8-9, 2025
Location: Milan, Italy
The 5th NextGenBiocat Symposium, patronated by the INBIOWAL project, will bring together young scientists, PhD candidates, and early-career researchers to discuss the latest advancements in biocatalysis. The event will feature presentations on applied biocatalysis, enzymatic mechanisms, protein and metabolic engineering, and light-promoted enzymatic processes. Attendees will also explore high-throughput screening methods and multi-enzyme cascade reactions. This symposium aims to foster collaboration and inspire innovation in sustainable enzyme technology.
PAST EVENTS
Explore the Legacy of INBIOWAL: A Look Back at Our Most Impactful Events, Scientific Breakthroughs, and Collaborative Achievements. From insightful workshops to international conferences, discover how our past gatherings have paved the way for advancements in sustainable waste valorization and inspired global collaboration in biotechnology.
MEETINGS
BioActive 2026 - International Conference on Bioactive Compounds
Date: 28-29 May, 2026
Location: Wrocław, Poland
BioActive 2026 is an international scientific conference dedicated to the discovery, development, production and application of bioactive compounds. The conference took place on 28–29 May 2026 in Wrocław, Poland, bringing together researchers, technologists, industry representatives and early-career scientists from various disciplines.
Participation in the conference was free of charge, thanks to funding provided by the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange (NAWA) within the INBIOWAL project, supporting international scientific collaboration and knowledge exchange.
INBIOWAL Summary Meeting - May 27, 2026
Date: May 27, 2026
Location: Mercure Wrocław Centrum, plac Dominikański 1, 50-159 Wrocław
The INBIOWAL community gathered for the Final Summary Meeting of the INBIOWAL – Innovative Biovalorization Techniques project. The meeting brought together researchers from UPWr and partner institutions to reflect on the project’s achievements, share key research outcomes from WP4–WP8, and discuss the impact and future potential of the work carried out throughout the project. Particular attention was given to opportunities for continued research, industry collaboration, and the professional and soft-skills development of our young researchers.
The meeting also provided a valuable opportunity to celebrate the strong collaboration built among the INBIOWAL partners.
Together, we transformed ideas into innovation, collaboration into impact, and research into opportunities for a more sustainable future.
INBIOWAL Scientific Hackathon
Date: 26 May 2026
Location: Mercure Wrocław Centrum, plac Dominikański 1, 50-159 Wrocław
On 26 May 2026, a Company Challenge Hackathon took place in Wrocław as part of the INBIOWAL project. Students and young researchers had the opportunity to work on a real industry challenge provided by the Polish feed additives manufacturer JHJ Sp. z o. o. Participants collaborated in teams, developed innovative ideas, and gained hands-on experience in solving real business problems.
Workshops on Conducting Bioprocesses in Membrane Bioreactors, Along with a Demonstration of the Installation of Such a Device on a Pilot Scale - September 9-10, 2025
Date: September 9-11, 2025
Organizer: Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery (SCRR), University of Borås, Borås, Sweden
During this two-day workshop, participants explored the practical and theoretical aspects of conducting bioprocesses in membrane bioreactors. The programme included lectures on sustainable bioprocess design, operational parameters, and system integration, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the technology. A key highlight of the event was a live demonstration of the installation and operation of a membrane bioreactor on a pilot scale, showcasing its potential for sustainable production. The workshop offered valuable hands-on experience and encouraged interdisciplinary discussions among INBIOWAL partners.
Participants also examined applications of membrane bioreactor technology in the context of the circular bioeconomy and industrial waste valorisation, reinforcing the importance of biotechnological innovation in sustainable development.
Workshops on Enzyme Use in Unconventional Media for Biomass Valorization and Fragrance Synthesis - May 5-7, 2025
Date: May 5-7, 2025
Location: Politecnico di Milano (POLIMI) and Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche – Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie Chimiche “Giulio Natta” (SCITEC-CNR), Milan, Italy
POLIMI and SCITEC-CNR hosted workshops focused on using enzymes in unconventional media, such as NADES and ionic liquids, for chemoenzymatic biomass valorisation and the synthesis of fragrance compounds. Participants took part in both hands-on laboratory sessions and theoretical lectures, exploring how enzymes such as lipases and hydrolases can catalyse reactions in a more sustainable way. The event highlighted advanced biocatalytic processes leading to the creation of valuable products for industries including cosmetics, food, and pharmaceuticals, demonstrating the potential of green chemistry to transform industrial production practices.
Workshop on Rational Design of NADES for Natural Compound Extraction - February 19-21, 2025
Date: February 19-21, 2025
Location: Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology, University of Zagreb, Croatia (UniZg)
During this three-day workshop, researchers explored the innovative use of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) for extracting valuable bioactive compounds from natural sources. The event included lectures on the environmental and economic benefits of NADES, hands-on lab sessions, and a research webinar on effective grant writing. Key project management topics were also discussed. Participants gained practical experience in designing and optimizing NADES for real-world applications.
INBIOWAL Kick-off Meeting – September 25-27, 2024
Date: September 25-27, 2024
Location: Wrocław University of Environmental and Life Sciences (UPWr)
The INBIOWAL project officially launched with a three-day Kick-off Meeting held at UPWr. During the meeting, project partners from six international institutions gathered to discuss the strategic direction of the project, review work packages, and establish the collaborative framework for future activities. This meeting marked the beginning of an exciting international research effort focused on green technologies for waste valorization. The event included presentations from all partners and outlined the milestones for the first year of the project.
WEBINARS
Research Webinar: Effective Writing of Grant Applications
Date: February 19-20, 2025
Organizer: Swedish Centre for Resource Recovery (SCRR), University of Borås
As part of the stationary research workshop on NADES at the University of Zagreb, participants attended the “Effective Writing of Grant Applications” webinar, led by Mohammad Taherzadeh from SCRR. The session offered comprehensive guidance on structuring successful grant proposals, addressing key evaluation criteria, and clearly formulating research objectives. Participants learned practical strategies for improving the clarity and impact of their project ideas, as well as tips for aligning proposals with funding priorities. The webinar served as an important opportunity to strengthen the participants’ skills in scientific communication and project planning, enhancing their ability to secure competitive research funding in the future.
Ancestral Sequence Reconstruction Workshop, December 2025
Date: December 8-9, 2025
Organizer: The University of Queensland (UQ)
As part of the INBIOWAL project’s scientific training programme, participants joined a two-day online workshop on Ancestral Sequence Reconstruction (ASR), led by Professor Elizabeth Gillam from UQ. The workshop introduced the fundamental principles of ASR and its relevance in molecular evolution, highlighting the method’s advantages compared to traditional directed mutagenesis. Through practical demonstrations of the full ASR analysis pipeline — from sequence collection and alignment to phylogenetic tree construction and result interpretation — participants gained hands-on insight into how ASR can be applied in protein engineering and ancestral function revival. The event provided an important opportunity to expand methodological expertise and support the development of innovative research within the INBIOWAL project.
Rational Design of Deep Eutectic Solvents for Life Science Applications
Date: April 16, 2026
Organizer: University of Zagreb – Faculty of Food Technology and Biotechnology
The INBIOWAL project successfully hosted a webinar bringing together experts from Europe and beyond to explore innovative approaches to the design, modelling, and application of Deep Eutectic Solvents (DESs) and Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADESs) in life sciences and biotechnology. The webinar covered a range of topics, including AI-driven design and discovery of DESs, mathematical modelling and artificial neural networks, molecular insights into enzyme solvation, and the design of NADES-based plant extracts for food industry applications. The sessions highlighted the potential of AI, mathematical modelling, and molecular-level approaches to move DES research beyond trial and error, supporting the development of more sustainable solutions in biocatalysis, enzyme technology, extraction, and food biotechnology.
Biotechnological processes: selected applications in the production and analysis of food, natural flavours, pharmaceuticals, and biomass transformation
Date: July 6, 2026
Organizer: CNR-SCITEC
The webinar brought together researchers from CNR SCITEC 'Giulio Natta’ and Politecnico di Milano to explore diverse applications of biotechnology across pharmaceuticals, food, natural flavours, biomolecules, and sustainable biomass valorisation. Key topics included, Chemo-enzymatic synthesis of pharmaceuticals and insights from four decades of research, Industrial biotechnological processes for the production of natural flavours, NMR as a robust tool for biomolecule structure characterization, Valorisation of agri-food biomass and recovery of valuable fractions, and Sustainable and circular bioprocesses using microalgae and microalgae–yeast systems. The webinar highlighted the potential of biotechnology and circular bioprocessing to transform renewable resources and waste streams into valuable products, supporting more sustainable approaches across multiple industries.
Frontiers in Applied Biocatalysis
Date: July 9, 2026
Organizer: POLIMI
The webinar brought together researchers to explore recent advances in enzyme-based synthesis, biocatalytic innovation, and directed evolution. Key topics included, Ene-reductases for the stereoselective synthesis of flavours and fragrances, Phospholipid chemistry, from natural structures to chemo-enzymatic synthesis, Enzymatic synthesis of non-natural amino acids and expanding nature’s toolbox, Screening strategies for directed enzyme evolution and the discovery of improved biocatalysts. The sessions highlighted the growing potential of applied biocatalysis to develop selective, efficient, and sustainable approaches for chemical and biotechnological production.