European Union - Current projects

White biotechnology processes using AI models

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. 

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Partner

Prof. Dr. Michael Bortz, ITWM Kaiserslautern

Dr.-Ing. Dorina Strieth, BASF SE

StatusCurrent project
Funding organizationEuropean Union (EFRE) and State funding Rhineland-Palatinate
Funding period01/2026-12/2028
StaffM.Sc. Wolfgang Laudensack

Sustainable fermentation for improved viticulture in the face of climate change (VINO-KLIM)

German viticulture thrives on diversity. Small and medium-sized wineries in particular shape the wine landscape, but many of them are increasingly under pressure. Rising economic burdens, new legal regulations, and the impacts of climate change are creating major challenges. Smaller wineries often lack the financial and technological resources to cope with these developments...

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PartnerWeingut Lauth & Sohn 
StatusCurrent project
FundingCo-financed by the European Commission and the State of Rhineland-Palatinate
Funding periode01/2025-12/2027
Funding codeP1-SZ1-9 InnoProm - MWG
Mitarbeiter/-InnenM.Sc. Jannik Haffelder

European Union - Completed projects

ProjectInformations
Analytical Techniques for Biorefineries  (Member of the Administrative Committee)EU-Projekt COST-Aktion FP0901
Funding period: 2009-2012
Implementation of a value chain based on brewery residues 
(German title: Implementierung einer Wertschöpfungskette auf Basis von Brauereirückständen
)
EU-Interreg-Projekt 018-4-09-021
Funding period: 07/2017-06/2021