{"id":4982,"date":"2025-08-28T10:20:34","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:20:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.golden-compound.com\/?p=4982"},"modified":"2025-08-28T10:20:41","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T08:20:41","slug":"nexus-bioeconomy-2025-hannover","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.golden-compound.com\/en\/archiv\/nexus-bioeconomy-2025-hannover\/","title":{"rendered":"NEXUS Bioeconomy 2025: Bioeconomy as a Key Driver for Sustainable Transformation"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On Tuesday, our colleagues Rita and Josephine attended NEXUS Bioeconomy 2025<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, organized by RootCamp<\/span><\/a> in Hannover<\/strong>. The event brought together leading voices from science, business, and politics to discuss the opportunities and challenges of the bioeconomy. The agenda was filled with inspiring keynotes, panel discussions, and breakout sessions \u2013 and it delivered valuable insights across the board.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Why the Bioeconomy Matters<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The bioeconomy is considered one of the central industries of the future in Germany and across Europe. It connects ecological sustainability with economic growth and focuses on the intelligent use of bio-based raw materials. In doing so, it addresses several pressing challenges at once: reducing dependency on fossil resources, conserving natural resources, and strengthening a resilient economy.<\/p>

At NEXUS Bioeconomy, one message was clear: Germany needs a strong bioeconomy to remain internationally competitive while achieving its climate goals. Companies, start-ups, research institutions, and policymakers must collaborate closely to drive this transformation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The event opened with a welcome by Dr. Philipp Rittershaus (RootCamp) and Nikola Steinbock (Landwirtschaftliche Rentenbank). Afterwards, Prof. Dr. Stefanie Heiden (Leibniz University Hannover) introduced the first panel under the guiding question: \u201cIndustria quo vadis?\u201d \u2013 Where is industry heading in the context of sustainable transformation? Representatives from Volkswagen, KWS, the Agricultural Rentenbank, and the Employers\u2019 Association of Lower Saxony shared their perspectives.<\/p>

Political representatives also underlined the importance of the bioeconomy: Grant Hendrik Tonne, Minister of Economic Affairs of Lower Saxony, and Belit Onay, Mayor of Hannover, both emphasized the role of bio-based innovation for regional value creation, job opportunities, and long-term competitiveness.<\/p>

Further sessions addressed the rising demand for bio-based resources, the optimization of resource efficiency in primary production, and case studies on the everyday applications of bioeconomy in business and society.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Building Bridges Between Politics, Business, and Science<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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One of the strongest aspects of the event was the opportunity for networking. During breaks, at the startup exhibition, and later over finger food, participants from different sectors exchanged ideas and explored potential collaborations. The takeaway: only through close cooperation between research, industry, and politics can sustainable business models be successfully implemented.<\/p>

Start-ups played an especially important role in showcasing innovative solutions \u2013 from new bio-based materials to sustainable food concepts and technologies designed to conserve resources. These entrepreneurial impulses are essential to scale the bioeconomy into mainstream markets.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The main messages<\/strong>we take away from Hannover are:<\/p>