Program Overview
Tentative Programme Highlights (12–16 October 2026)
📍 Shanghai & Yangtze River Delta
Driving the Global Bioeconomy Forward.
BIOKET Learning Expedition
CHINA | Shanghai & Yangtze River Delta
Industrial Biotechnology & Bioeconomy Markets
Tentative dates:
- 12 to 16 October 2026
BIOKET Learning Expedition
This exclusive BIOKET Learning Expedition is designed for European decision-makers who want to understand how China is scaling industrial biotechnology across multiple bioeconomy markets — and how to engage concretely.
The expedition will deliver high-level insight, expert access, and immediate business relevance — directly on the ground in China.
China is no longer only a manufacturing hub. It is becoming a global scale-up engine for industrial biotechnology, treating biology as a platform technology across food, chemicals, materials, and consumer markets.
Behind limited international communication, China is deploying a dense network of pilot-scale and demonstration facilities, enabling rapid industrialisation of biotech innovations.
This Learning Expedition gives BIOKET participants direct access to this ecosystem, beyond reports, webinars, and conferences.
Expedition Scope
Industrial biotechnology connects to markets. BIOKET helps you see where.
- Food & Ingredients – fermentation-based proteins, amino acids, enzymes
- Feed & Nutrition – additives, microbial and functional solutions
- Commodity Chemicals – bio-based routes to large-volume intermediates
- Fine & Specialty Chemicals – high-value molecules and intermediates
- Cosmetics & Personal Care – biotech-derived active ingredients
- Healthcare Inputs (non-pharma) – ingredients and enabling technologies
- Packaging & Biopolymers – bioplastics and advanced polymer solutions
- Bio-based Materials – functional materials at industrial scale
Built in the same spirit as BIOKET’s masterclasses, this expedition delivers high-level insight, expert access, and immediate business relevance — directly on the ground in China.
€4,990
/ participant (VAT excl.)
- 12–16 October 2026 (tentative)
- Shanghai & Yangtze River Delta
- Number of participants: Limited to 20–25 European organizations
- Language: English & Translation Chinese to English
Who Should Attend?
- C-level executives and directors shaping long-term strategy
- Business development and innovation managers
- R&D and industrialisation leaders
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Learning Goals
During one intensive week, participants will gain:
BIOKET Learning Expedition
The focus is on actionable intelligence, not theory.
12 to 16 October 2026
A clear understanding of China’s industrial biotechnology strategy
Concrete models for partnerships, licensing, and co-development
Insight into how Chinese players scale faster using pilot platforms
A realistic view of how and where deals are made in China
Visibility on which bioeconomy markets are commercially mature
Format
Format & Highlights
BIOKET Learning Expedition
Participation is limited to 20–25 organisations to ensure quality interaction.
12 to 16 October 2026
Curated visits to leading industrial biotech companies
Dedicated EU–China networking and B2B sessions
Access to pilot-scale and demonstration facilities
Continuous facilitation by BIOKET and CCI France Chine
High-level meetings with Chinese executives and R&D leaders
4 days of site visits
- Visits to leading Chinese industrial biotech and bioeconomy companies
- Meetings with pilot-scale and demonstration facilities
CONFIRMED VISITS
📍 SUZHOU:
- BioBAY: A leading innovation cluster bridging biopharma, synthetic biology, food, and biomaterials.
- WECARE-PROBIOTICS: Advanced R&D and production of probiotics across food, health, and feed applications.
- Yixi Life: Synthetic biology + AI focused on Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs).
- Leadsynbio: Synthetic biology innovation for NMN, NAD, and 25-Hydroxyvitamin D3 production.
📍HANGZHOU:
- Bota.bio: A cutting-edge biofoundry accelerating Design–Build–Test–Learn cycles from concept to market.
- Hangzhou Yunxin Xili Biotechnology Co: Visit of the Bailun Biotech CDMO division.
- GS Biomats: Industrial-scale production of HMF & FDCA for sustainable materials applications.
📍 SHANGHAI:
- Cataya Biotech: Advanced fermentation technologies for personal care, food, and nutrition products.
- Mojia Bio: Developer of bio-based coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers.
- Bloomage Biotech: R&D center and/or food supplement additive production facility.
1 day EU–China Business & Innovation Networking Event
- Crossed pitch sessions: Chinese actors × EU delegation
- B2B meetings based on participant interests
Preliminary list of targeted companies:
- Bioforany
- Cornings
- Zenobiotech
- Cathay Industries
- Chemaxcel
- Layn Natural Ingredients
- GsynBioT
- Knik Bio
Final selection refined according to participant profiles and availability.
Continuous on-site facilitation, interpretation, and support by
BIOKET and CCI France Chine representatives
BIOKET and CCI France Chine representatives
Pricing
(excl. VAT)
BIOKET Learning Expedition
Shanghai & Yangtze River Delta
12–16 October 2026 (tentative)
€4,990
/ participant
The fee includes:
- Hotel accommodation (Sunday–Friday, 6 nights)
- Local meals during the official programme
- Local transportation (excluding airport transfers)
- Site visits, meetings, and networking activities
- On-site coordination and interpretation
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Not included:
- International flights to/from China
- Domestic flights during the mission if any
- Personal expenses
- Airport transfers
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Registration & Participation Rules
Both Parties retain ownership of their respective trademarks, logos, and materials. All training content, presentations, and documents provided during the Masterclass remain the exclusive intellectual property of the Organizer or its trainers and may be used by the Participant for personal use only, without reproduction, distribution, or external use without prior written authorization.
Both Parties agree to comply with applicable data protection laws, including GDPR. Personal data shared for the Masterclass will be used solely for registration, communication, and course management, kept secure, not disclosed to unauthorized third parties, and deleted or anonymized after the training unless legal retention is required.Each Party keeps ownership of its trademarks, logos, and materials.
- Within 15 days after registration: 100% refund.
- More than 90 days before the Masterclass: 30% of the fee is retained.
- Between 60 and 90 days before the Masterclass: 50% of the fee is retained.
- Less than 60 days before the Masterclass: no refund.
- Cancellation must be submitted in writing and is valid only after confirmation from the Organizer.
- If cancelled due to force majeure, no refund is due.
- If cancelled for any other reason, 100% of the paid fee will be refunded within 30 days.
- If one Party fails to meet its obligations, the agreement may be terminated after written notice and a 30-day period to resolve the issue.
- If part of the program is modified or reduced, any applicable partial refund will be evaluated based on the portion of the training delivered.
- The Organizer is not liable for damages or compensation beyond the possible refund of the registration fee.
Join a BIOKET Learning Expedition
Experience industrial biotechnology ecosystems directly on-site.
Curated visits, expert access, and actionable intelligence for decision-makers.
Contact:
Renata Abreu
