André Neff and Marcel Hövels presented their biotechnological process for the production of a fiber-based sugar alternative at the ChemCologne Cooperation Day. The event, which was organized in cooperation with the TransferCenter enaCom of the University of Bonn in the DIGITALHUB at Bonn's main railway station, enabled the duo to engage in an intensive exchange with players from the Rhineland's chemical industry. The team made valuable contacts with potential cooperation partners and service providers who can support Sweethoven Biotech in scaling up and piloting its enzymatic production process.
Addendum: This section has been revised retrospectively because earlier formulations were misleading and could have unintentionally cast doubt on the scientific classification of Dr. Marcel Hövels’ research work. Dr. Hövels’ transfer-oriented research is conducted exclusively within a scientific, pre-competitive context. No economic activities and no company formation have resulted from these research activities. This can be readily verified by consulting the commercial register. Unfortunately, owing to partially imprecise descriptions in press releases concerning the project and in connection with awards received, an incorrect impression has in some cases been created that the project already constitutes an established company. This possible misinterpretation is regretted. It is therefore clarified that the work concerns a scientific, transfer-oriented research project at the pre-competitive stage.