📍 Sheraton Brussels Airport | 📅 24–25 November 2025
We are excited to announce the 2025 edition of Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy, returning to Sheraton Brussels Airport on 24 and 25 November 2025!
With the call for pitch abstracts and participant registration now open, we are thrilled to already include 17 investor pitches and 10 innovator pitches in the programme — and more are coming!
🎯 Event Objective
This high-impact matchmaking event brings together all key stakeholders needed to take bio-based innovations from lab to fab — all under one roof. Following the outstanding success of the 2024 edition (465+ participants, 115 pitches, 180+ start-ups/SMEs, 50+ investors, 25+ pilot facilities), we’re raising the bar even higher in 2025.
🔬 What’s in it for Start-ups, Scale-ups & SMEs?
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Pitch Your Innovation
Apply now for one of 99 pitch slots to showcase your bio-based technology. Pitches are granted on a first-come, first-served basis.
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Meet Investors and Corporates
Connect with 33+ confirmed investors (17 of whom will pitch their funds) and a wide range of corporates interested in innovation scouting and strategic partnerships. -
Scale Up Your Tech
Engage with 30+ pilot facilities from the Pilots4U powered by CoPilot network. Don’t miss the Open Day at Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant on 26 November 2025 for hands-on scale-up insights. -
Expand Your Network
Meet peers, scientists, project partners, service providers, clusters, public actors, and policy experts from across the European bioeconomy ecosystem. -
Schedule B2B Meetings
Use our smart online tool (SWAPCARD) to plan efficient and targeted networking in advance.
💡 How We Support Start-ups, Scale-ups & SMEs
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Affordable participation – low registration fees, single or multi-day options.
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Efficient access – the venue is directly across from Brussels Airport for easy fly-in/fly-out.
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Accommodation deals – check the registration page for discounted block bookings.
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Travel support – 30 travel vouchers (€500 each) will be available through the CoPilot project. Stay tuned: copilot-project.eu/open-calls
🏢 What’s in it for Corporates & Investors?
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Efficient scouting of emerging technologies and talent.
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Technology insights – discover cutting-edge developments in bio-based innovation.
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Pitch your fund to an audience of innovators and co-investors.
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Networking with the full ecosystem, from pilot plants to policymakers.
🌍 What’s in it for Other Bioeconomy Stakeholders?
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Pilot Facilities – apply for a 3-minute pitch to reach potential customers.
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Service & Equipment Providers, Clusters, Consultants – book a booth to gain visibility and build new connections. Contact anneleen.de.vriendt@bbeu.org for details.
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Policy Advisors – experience the vibrancy and impact of Europe’s bioeconomy in action.
🆕 What’s New in 2025?
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Reverse Pitching Sessions – On Day 1, investors will present their funds and investment criteria, improving transparency for innovators and co-investors.
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A Networking Party! – It’s our fifth post-COVID edition, and we’re celebrating! Suggest a name for the party – if we choose yours, you win a free registration!
🎟️ Register now to be part of two inspiring days of international matchmaking, innovation showcasing, and strategic partnering:
🔗 www.pitchperfectbioeconomy.eu
We look forward to welcoming you in Brussels on 24–25 November 2025!
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