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TwInn4MicroUp at the VII International Enzyme & Bioprocess Days: From Plastic Recycling to Biorefineries
TwInn4MicroUp Coordinator Prof. Evangelos Topakas represented the project at EBDays 2026 in Trabzon, Türkiye, delivering a plenary talk on plastic biorefineries. His presentation highlighted how enzymes and microbial cell factories can support sustainable plastic upcycling and high-value bioproduct generation. The full recording of the talk is now available online with English subtitles.
View MoreTwInn4MicroUp at EUROBIOTECH 2026: Advancing Biotechnology Through Innovation and Collaboration
The TwInn4MicroUp project was proudly represented at the 10th Central European Congress of Life Sciences EUROBIOTECH 2026 with presentations showcasing advances in plastic waste upcycling, biocatalysis, and sustainable biotechnology.
View MoreTwInn4MicroUp at BIOTECH2026: Oral Presentation, Two Posters and a Scientific Committee Role for the UNIBA Team
At the Italian Congress of Biotechnology (BIOTECH2026, Verona, 24–26 June 2026), the TwInn4MicroUp UNIBA team contributed an oral presentation, two poster presentations and a Scientific Committee membership, showcasing the project's latest results on Yarrowia lipolytica engineering for waste valorisation and plastic bio-upcycling.
View MoreTwInn4MicroUp at SETCoMS 2026: Advancing Collaboration in Microbial Sciences
Members of the Laboratory for Eco-biotechnology and Drug Development participated in the 1st South-East Transnational Congress of Microbial Sciences (SETCoMS 2026 & MIKROMED REGIO 6), where they presented their research, promoted the TwInn4MicroUp project, and engaged with the international microbial sciences community through scientific exchange and networking.
View MoreIndBioCat NTUA at the 15th Panhellenic Scientific Conference on Chemical Engineering (PESXM15)
IndBioCat NTUA participated in PESXM15 in Chania, presenting research on biotechnological valorisation of waste and advancing sustainable chemical engineering solutions
View MoreUNIBA at Taranto Eco Forum 2026
The Twinn4MicroUp team participated in TEF – Taranto Eco Forum 2026, held on 21–22 May in Taranto, Italy. The event brought together institutions, researchers, companies, and stakeholders to discuss sustainability, environmental regeneration, and strategies for a more sustainable future.
View MoreTwInn4MicroUp at the 68th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements
TwInn4MicroUp was presented at the 68th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements in Belgrade, one of the region’s leading events dedicated to innovation and technological development. The Fair provided an excellent platform to showcase the project’s activities, connect with researchers and industry representatives, and promote sustainable biotechnology solutions for a circular economy.
View MoreTwInn4MicroUp at ChemExpo 2026
At ChemExpo 2026, the TwInn4MicroUp consortium joined students, researchers, and industry professionals in Athens for a day of networking around Chemical Engineering and STEM, presenting innovative biotechnological approaches for tackling plastic waste and promoting a circular economy.
View MoreTwInn4MicroUp project at the AI-InnoScEnCE Stakeholder Engagement Workshop
IMGGE researchers showcased the TwInn4MicroUp project at the AI-InnoScEnCE Stakeholder Engagement Workshop, contributing to discussions on AI-enabled innovation, sustainable development, and cross-sector collaboration.
View MoreTwinn4MicroUp participates in Biofest II, strengthening synergies with EU-funded rural regeneration initiatives
Twinn4MicroUp was presented at Biofest II in Astros, Greece, where the NTUA team contributed oral presentations and a hands-on workshop on PHA-based 3D printing, biopigments and circular biomaterials.
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