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TwInn4MicroUp at EUROBIOTECH 2026: Advancing Biotechnology Through Innovation and Collaboration

July 13, 2026

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.

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TwInn4MicroUp at BIOTECH2026: Oral Presentation, Two Posters and a Scientific Committee Role for the UNIBA Team

July 3, 2026

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.

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TwInn4MicroUp at SETCoMS 2026: Advancing Collaboration in Microbial Sciences

June 22, 2026

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.

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IndBioCat NTUA at the 15th Panhellenic Scientific Conference on Chemical Engineering (PESXM15)

June 12, 2026

IndBioCat NTUA participated in PESXM15 in Chania, presenting research on biotechnological valorisation of waste and advancing sustainable chemical engineering solutions

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UNIBA at Taranto Eco Forum 2026

June 5, 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.

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TwInn4MicroUp at the 68th International Fair of Technics and Technical Achievements

May 30, 2026

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.

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TwInn4MicroUp at ChemExpo 2026

May 19, 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.

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TwInn4MicroUp project at the AI-InnoScEnCE Stakeholder Engagement Workshop

May 13, 2026

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.

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Twinn4MicroUp participates in Biofest II, strengthening synergies with EU-funded rural regeneration initiatives

May 5, 2026

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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TwInn4MicroUp Research Presented at the CABR April Research Colloquium 2026

May 5, 2026

The TwInn4MicroUp project was represented at the CABR April Research Colloquium, held on 28 April 2026 at TUS Moylish Campus, Limerick, Ireland. During the event, Necdet Ozcelik and Zeliha Ece Ozcelik presented research on mechanochemical green recycling of PLA lids and smart textile design, contributing to discussions on sustainability, circular economy solutions, and EU-supported research initiatives.

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