BioCORES
The innovation cluster for industrial bioeconomy in the Stuttgart region
Thanks to the combination of a strong industrial production base, export orientation and research expertise, the Stuttgart Region is ideally placed to position itself as a model region for the bioeconomy. Wirtschaftsförderung Region Stuttgart GmbH (WRS) therefore sees the bioeconomy as a promising component of future-oriented location development and is currently paving the way through targeted activities to be a pioneer in a rapidly growing global market for bio-based solutions, products and innovations.
Products & topics
- Pyrolyse/BioChar
- Biointelligence/Biomanufacturing
- Bio-based construction/Nature-based Solutions
Industries
- Food
- Construction
- Textiles
- Chemicals
- Agriculture
Feedstock
- Urban and industrial residual and side streams
- Primary biomass streams
Processes
- Biotech: fermentation, enzymatic, bacteria, yeast, algae
- Mechanical process: Fibres etc.
- Thermal processes: Pyrolysis
- Plant engineering
- Analytics/quality control
The six strategic pillars of the cluster's work combine all the necessary aspects to promote the establishment of a sustainable industrial bioeconomy:
Networking & Partnering
Improving Framework Conditions
Accelerating Tech Development
Facilitating Scale-Up
Developing Bioeconomists
Fostering Entrepreneurship
With the "Stuttgart Region Industrial Bioeconomy Strategy" project, which was completed in 2024, and the current "BioCORES" cluster project, important steps are being taken in the Stuttgart Region to establish a network and promote the industrial bioeconomy. The aim is to make the bioeconomy in the Stuttgart Region visible through targeted activities and to raise and further develop the potential of innovative ideas and projects.
We can only achieve this together with motivated players in the region! Get in touch with us if you would like to become part of the network and feel free to contact us if you are developing exciting research, projects and formats in this area. We look forward to exchanging ideas and working together!