New project: White biotechnology processes using AI models

BioVT is receiving three years of funding from the EFRE fonds and the state Rhineland-Palatinate to combine innovative AI methods with bioprocess technology. The project partners are BASF SE and Fraunhofer ITWM.

The research project focuses on the efficient and scalable production of biotechnological products through microbial fermentation. Its objective is to systematically optimize existing production processes in order to achieve higher yields, ensure stable and reproducible operations, and accelerate the transfer from laboratory development to industrial application. A key emphasis is placed on improving the scalability of processes, enabling a smoother and faster transition from research to real-world production systems. The project combines experimental investigations with modern data-driven methods. In a series of systematic studies, key influencing factors such as operating conditions and reactor settings are analyzed with respect to their impact on process performance. The insights gained are then used to transfer these processes to larger scales while identifying and controlling scale-up effects.