Bio Base NextGen
In brief: Investment in eight pressurized stainless steel fermenters of 30 L each
RRF Project Bio Base NextGen, Contract Nr. VV021/01 with support from:
The Bio Base NextGen Fermentation Platform enables accelerated scale-up of innovative fermentation processes from lab scale to a relevant demonstration and production scale. The investment consists of eight stainless steel fermenters of 30 L each. Unlike BBEPP’s current range of lab fermenters, these fermenters can be pressurized, and can therefore closely approximate the properties of larger scale pilot fermenters. To enable automation and data analysis and to bridge the gap to an ‘industrial biotechnology 4.0’, the NextGen fermenters will be equipped with advanced sensors for online measurements of certain process parameters. In addition to making the economy more sustainable, “digital transformation” is also a spearhead of the Relance Plan “Vlaamse Veerkracht” (EU Recovery and Resilience Facility, RRF).
Status of the Project:
Status by September 2023: Bioreactors ready for scale-up @ Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant
Status by March 2023: Checking out our brand new 30L stainless steel bioreactors at manufacturer Frings
Status by March 2023: Checking out our brand new 30L stainless steel bioreactors at manufacturer Frings
Communication tools:
Press Release – 8 October 2021 (in Dutch only):
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant EXPERTISE FOLDERS
The equipment purchased during the Bio Base NEXTGEN project has been included in the (digital) equipment and expertise folders, the folder can be viewed HERE. (Open file in Google Chrome of Acrobate Reader!).
Bio Base NEXTGEN is mentioned in the section “Fermentation” and in the section “New Investments”.
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant DRONE FLIGHT 2.0
Release date: 15 September 2023. The NextGen investment is included in the new drone flight, see 2 min 03 sec – 2 min 13 sec.
Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant INVESTMENT MILESTONES VIDEO
The video below gives an impression of all substantial investments BBEPP made since its establishment in 2008. (This video can also be found on our website (“who we are” section) and YouTube channel).
Bio Base NextGen: See 2:36 – 3:06
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RRF Project Bio Base NextGen, Contract Nr. VV021/01 with support from:
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