The panel brought together leading experts from academia and industry to explore how bio-innovations can move more quickly from the laboratory to the market. The discussion underlined not only the technological and regulatory challenges but also the importance of creating strong partnerships across sectors.
Moderator:
Prof. Dr. Primož Oven, University of Ljubljana, Biotechnical Faculty
Speakers:
Dr. Lukáš Rýček, Charles University, Faculty of Science, Czech Republic
Prof. Dr. Polona Žnidaršič Plazl, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, Slovenia
Robert Reinhardt, AlgEN d.o.o., Slovenia
Dr. Katja Makovšek, National Institute of Chemistry, Slovenia
The session highlighted the critical role of innovative projects like GreenChemForCE in fostering sustainable solutions, building bridges between research and industry, and supporting the transition of the chemical sector towards a more circular economy.