IFIB 2026
1 October 2026 - 2 October 2026|
00153 Roma, Italy
Largo Ascianghi, 5 Trastevere
WeGil
Registration open until 2 Oct 2026
Welcome to IFIB 2026 Matchmaking event
Lazio Innova, as partner of the Enterprise Europe Network, is organising, together with Innovhub SSI, the Matchmaking event happening at the 16th edition of IFIB - International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy.
The event aims to strengthen the bioeconomy ecosystem in the Euro-Mediterranean area and foster new partnerships.
The Matchmaking event will be a great opportunity to meet organisations and companies offering innovative biotech solutions, including bio-based fuels, bioplastics, and other sustainable applications.
The IFIB 2026 matchmaking event brings together companies, startups, scaleups, research centers, and stakeholders from across the bioeconomy sector. Participants will have the opportunity to engage in five sessions of pre-arranged bilateral meetings, organised through this platform and held on-site during the conference.
Attendees from Europe and beyond will take part in the matchmaking to explore opportunities for collaboration, business development, licensing agreements, joint ventures, research projects, and knowledge exchange.
New for IFIB 2026: ITA Biotech Investment Initiative
We are proud to introduce a special initiative in partnership with ITA - Italian Trade Agency, bringing international investors to IFIB to scout for innovative Italian startups.
Read more about this opportunity and the dedicated matchmaking sessions.
Which key topics will be addressed at the event?
Topic Addressed
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Bioeconomy and circular economy
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Bio-based industries
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Agro-food
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Marine biotechnology
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White biotechnology
Conference topics
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Bio-based industries
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Biocities and bioregions for the bioeconomy
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Energy shortage- incentives to overcome the actual crisis
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How to measure the bioeconomy
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Circular bioeconomy at regional scale
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Agrofood & new biomaterials
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Start-up pitches
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From Agriculture to Industries: the role of value chains
Registration to the IFIB Conference
The matchmaking event is free of charge; however, access is reserved to conference attendees who have completed their registration and payment.
Please check on the brand new IFIB 2026 website the registration instructions.
After the registration to the IFIB 2026 Conference you will receive the link to complete the registration to the matchmaking event.
Contact
Innovhub Stazioni Sperimentali per l'Industria
Federico Agostini