Biofactory Competence Center

The BCC is an innovation, applied research and training center dedicated to biotechnology and bioprocess engineering, supporting industry and academic partners in the development, optimization, and scale-up of biological products. Its core research areas include bioprocess development and precision fermentation, recombinant protein production and purification, and the design of robust upstream and downstream processes including Quality by Design methodology. The center has strong expertise in addressing antimicrobial resistance through innovative biological solutions, including advanced microbial and phage-based approaches. Additional activities cover algae cultivation and bioproduct valorization, as well as the development of biomaterials and medical implants, combining biotechnology with process and materials engineering. Through its applied research, lab and pilot-scale infrastructure, and hands-on training, the Biofactory Competence Center acts as a key interface between research and industrial implementation in sustainable biomanufacturing.