The Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion (TRK) is positioning itself as a pioneer in the sustainable bioeconomy by specifically promoting innovative business with bio-based products and processes. A strong network with numerous competent players bundles knowledge and relevant experience in various fields of application. The award as one of the model regions for industrial bioeconomy by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection underlines the leading role in this forward-looking area.
TechnologieRegion Karlsruhe GmbH is taking decisive steps towards a sustainable bioeconomy by actively driving forward the raw materials transition. With a broad network of stakeholders, expertise is bundled across the entire value creation system, from the cultivation of renewable raw materials to the industrialization of processing and biotechnological synthesis processes through to end-of-life recycling.
As a knowledge and technology region, we bring together expertise for the demonstration, translation and scaling of bio-based innovations in particular. With the "Bioeconomy Strategy for the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion RE²source" is a participatory, systematic roadmap for advancing TRK as a model region for researching and testing bioeconomic products and processes.
More than one hundred companies, research institutions and organizations in the region have already joined forces to promote the sustainable use of plant-based and bio-based fibres and establish new value chains for the use of plant-based fibres in regional value chains in the construction, moulded parts, packaging and food sectors.
In this dynamic environment, bio-based fibers are increasingly being used, not only as an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional synthetic fibers, but also because of their technical properties and improved recyclability. Plant fibers such as Chinese reed, silphia, hemp and others offer a wide range of possible applications, whether in vehicle construction, the furniture industry, house building or the textile and packaging industry.
TRK GmbH emphasizes the benefits of the bioeconomy by demonstrating how plant power instead of fossil plastics not only protects the environment, but also has a sustainable impact on the economy.
The Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion was recognized by the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection as one of 28 model regions for its activities in the field of industrial bioeconomy. As a liaison office for the regional players, TRK GmbH is taking the next steps and opening up areas of application such as plant-based building materials and technologies used in the bioeconomy with projects and initiatives. In this way, TRK GmbH is actively contributing to shaping innovative paths for a sustainable and green economy.
Networking and cooperation between the regions is crucial for Germany-wide strength in the field of industrial bioeconomy. The TRK is presented on the online map of the Federal Ministry of Economics and Climate Protection (BMWK) with 28 example regions of the industrial bioeconomy with the title "Plant-based fibers for the regional value chains in the pulp and paper industry in the Karlsruhe TechnologyRegion".
Discover bioeconomy projects on the BMWK's online map.
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