Agtech &
Industrial Biotech
Flanders is at the forefront of agtech and industrial biotech, driving sustainable solutions for food security, resource efficiency, and environmental resilience. Supported by Biovia, this vibrant network connects research institutions, startups, and industry leaders, empowering innovation and fostering collaboration.
Biovia proudly supports and showcases this ecosystem through networking, expertise sharing, and global connections—helping members turn groundbreaking ideas into real-world impact for a sustainable future.
A Legacy of Excellence
Flanders stands out as a key European hub for agrifood research and development, both in plant or 'green' biotechnology and industrial or ‘white’ biotechnology. Over the past four decades, the region has driven significant advancements through collaboration among researchers, companies, and universities. This ensures that innovative solutions are translated into practical applications, benefiting farmers, food producers, consumers, … and contributing to economic growth.
In agriculture, Flanders emphasizes sustainable practices, developing resilient crop varieties and implementing precision agriculture to enhance yields while protecting the environment. These efforts reflect a strong commitment to sustainable farming.
In biomanufacturing, Flanders focuses on improving the resilience of food supply and valorization of side streams through innovative technologies. The region promotes value-added products and encourages circular economy principles, ensuring our industry can benefit from enhanced productivity and environmental stewardship.
Members lead the way
The topics for our Strategic Initiatives are chosen by our members, identified through member-driven dialogues and working groups. Together, we prioritize globally significant topics, reflecting the inherently international landscape of health innovation and build roadmaps for the future of Flanders.
Our Strategic Initiatives support our health innovation ecosystem by providing:
A helicopter view
Providing a helicopter view of the focal topic, to keep our members informed of the latest developments, events and key stakeholders through newsletters & events.
Collaborative projects
Creating collaborative projects together with our members to create tangible output and outcomes (e.g. case studies, R&D and systems innovation).
A collective voice
Representing a collective voice for our members, engaging constructively with government and other decision-making bodies for actionable progress and problem solving.
Projects & Initiatives
Biovia is member of EuropaBio’s Industrial Biotechnology Council which develops sector-specific strategy, formal advocacy and biotech positioning within teams of companies, national biotech association representatives and sector experts.
Biovia is official partner of B-Trust. This consortium advances biotechnology in agri-food and biobased sectors by fostering consumer trust and stakeholder acceptance. Recognising trust issues as critical as technological and regulatory challenges, B-Trust ensures biotech solutions can deliver a sustainable European future at scale.
Agri-foodtech Flanders is a non-profit strategy-driven agrifood science and technology platform initiated by Biovia, in collaboration with VIB, ILVO, VITO, Flanders’FOOD, UGent, KU Leuven, UHasselt, BASF, Biotalys, Aphea.Bio and Urban Crop Solutions.
Internationalization
Cross-border collaboration is key to innovation, which is why Biovia connects with other regions and cluster organizations across the world to improve health for all.
Are you a Biovia member interested in expanding your horizons? Find out more about our international missions and internationalization workshops.
Background & publications
More info?
For more information on agtech, industrial biotech, or business partnerships in these fields, our Biovia Domain Leads are here to help. Connect with the right expert below to explore opportunities, collaborations, or guidance tailored to your needs.
Kim Hertegonne
Domain Lead - Agtech & Industrial Biotech
Rita Prota
Business Partnerships & Programs Lead
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