Not every innovation is an instant fit – but every encounter helps you move forward

The TransBIB matching platform brings together companies, research institutions and other stakeholders in the bioeconomy. This not only leads to new collaborations – often, even the initial discussions provide valuable impetus for future innovation decisions.

For example, a company that produces hydrogen from biogenic waste used the matching platform to search specifically for innovative technologies and potential partners. Shortly after publishing an advert, the company was put in touch with a provider of a promising new technology.

During face-to-face discussions, potential areas of application and the practical viability of the solution were discussed at length. The conclusion was that the technology was not yet sufficiently mature to meet the company’s current requirements. At the same time, the discussion provided valuable insights into the state of the art and helped to define the company’s own requirements more clearly and to better assess future developments.

The platform’s ease of use was particularly impressive. A relevant contact was established with just a few details in the advert. The subsequent professional exchange was also swift, direct and to the point.

This case study shows that the success of a match is not measured solely by whether it leads directly to a collaboration. New insights, professional exchange and a better understanding of technological developments are just as valuable. It is precisely these stimuli that help companies make well-informed decisions and drive innovation in a targeted manner.