On Thursday, September 17, scientist Dr. Hessel van Dijk, by Chiralvision will represent POLYMERS-5B as an expert speaker at the workshop “Designing the Next Generation of Sustainable Polymers,” organized by the POLYMEER project. His talk will focus on “Enzyme Immobilization: Development of Sustainable Carrier Materials.” Let’s get to know him and his work a […]
Designing the next generation of Sustainable Polymers | In person and online | Save the date: 17 September 2026
On 17 September 2026, POLYMERS-5B will take part in person in the hybrid workshop “Designing the Next Generation of Sustainable Polymers,” organized by the POLYMEER project in Enschede, the Netherlands. Representing POLYMERS-5B among the invited experts will be Dr. Hessel van Dijk from ChiralVision, whose talk, “Enzyme Immobilization: Development of Sustainable Carrier Materials,” will present […]
BIOPOLY Cluster welcomes FURIOUS: a new partner for Bio-Based Innovation
The BIOPOLY Cluster is glad to welcome the FURIOUS project as its newest member, joining POLYMERS-5B, POLYMEER and BIOPYRANIA in a joint effort to accelerate innovation in sustainable, bio-based polymers. What is FURIOUS? FURIOUS is a four-year Horizon Europe project, funded by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), that started in June 2023. […]
BIOPOLY Cluster at Polymers 2026 | 8-10.04.2026
Advancing sustainable Polymers in Lisbon From today and throughout the event, the BIOPOLY Cluster is participating in the Polymers 2026 Conference in Lisbon, one of the leading international forums dedicated to the latest advances in polymer science and engineering. Organized by SETCOR, Polymers 2026 brings together researchers, industry leaders, and innovators from around the world […]
Upcominig BIOPOLY Cluster webinar on bio-based polymers for real applications | 17.04.2026
Topic: From waste to performance: designing bio-based polymers for real applications On April 17, 2026, POLYMERS-5B actively participated in the BIOPOLY Cluster webinar titled “From waste to performance: designing bio-based polymers for real applications”. The online event brought together leading experts from the BIOPYRANIA, POLYMEER, and POLYMERS-5B projects to explore how bio-based polymers derived from […]
BIOPOLY Cluster launches Joint Communication Campaign on the Role of Feedstock in Sustainable Bio-Based Products
On Tuesday, 3 February 2026, the BIOPOLY Cluster officially launched a new joint communication campaign highlighting the strategic importance of feedstock selection in the development of sustainable bio-based products. The campaign brings together three EU-funded research and innovation projects with a shared goal: increasing awareness among stakeholders, policymakers, and the wider public of how feedstock […]
BIOPOLY Cluster successfully launched | 06.11.2025
Accelerating Innovation in Bio-based Polymers for a Circular Future The POLYMERS-5B project is thrilled to announce the successful official launch of the BIOPOLY Cluster, a new collaboration aimed at accelerating innovation in sustainable, bio-based polymers. The online event, titled Introducing the BIOPOLY Cluster: Accelerating Innovation in Bio-based Polymers, took place on November 6, 2025, from […]
Introducing the BIOPOLY Cluster | 06.11.2025
Accelerating Innovation in Bio-based Polymers We announce the launch of the BIOPOLY Cluster, the new collaboration between three pioneering CBE-JU-funded projects — POLYMEER, BIOPYRANIA, and POLYMERS-5B — all dedicated to advancing innovation in sustainable, bio-based polymers. To mark this milestone, the BIOPOLY Cluster will host its official launch webinar,“Introducing the BIOPOLY Cluster: Accelerating Innovation in […]
Introducing the BIOPOLY Cluster: driving the future of Sustainable Polymers
A new force is taking shape in the European research landscape: the BIOPOLY Cluster. This initiative unites three pioneering EU-funded projects, POLYMEER, BIOPYRANIA, and POLYMERS-5B, under one shared mission: accelerating innovation in sustainable, bio-based polymers. A Collaborative Vision for Europe’s Bioeconomy Born in alignment with the European Commission’s ambitions for collaboration through the Horizon Europe […]










