Bioeconomy Office Hohenheim

Climate change, resource scarcity, and a growing global demand for food, materials, and energy call for new, sustainable solutions. The bioeconomy-the use of biological resources and processes in agriculture, industry, and society-offers a forward-looking approach to this challenge. Bringing this vision to life requires strong networks, smart strategies, and close cooperation between science, business, politics, and society.

The Bioeconomy Office Hohenheim is the central point of contact at the University of Hohenheim for all questions relating to research, transfer, and communication in the field of bioeconomy. Through the systematic analysis and classification of strategic issues relating to a sustainable and circular bioeconomy, we bring existing knowledge from research and practice into new contexts, develop ideas for future fields of research, and contribute to actively shaping change.

Our interdisciplinary team works at various levels-from regional value chains to European policy processes-and connects stakeholders from science, business, politics, and society.

We see ourselves as a driving force, interface, and mouthpiece for the Hohenheim bioeconomy: We connect innovative research with social practice and contribute to actively shaping the transition to a sustainable, bio-based economy.

An overview of our work

  • Networking & Public Relations
    Through events, public relations, and our networking activities, we raise the profile of the bioeconomy and Hohenheim both nationally and internationally.

  • Coordination & Support 
    We combine the strengths of the University of Hohenheim in agricultural, natural, and social sciences, support researchers in interdisciplinary projects, and promote cooperation with partners in practice and industry.

  • Bioeconomy education 
    With especially for this purpose developed information services and educational offerings, we bring the topic of bioeconomy to schools, universities, and the general public, creating spaces for exchange and participation.

  • Regional innovation partnerships
    We initiate and support collaborations between companies, our partner universities, and the University of Hohenheim. It is particularly important to us to involve students and young scientists, who can contribute their own ideas in practical projects.

  • European cooperation
    Through projects with partners across Europe, we strengthen academic education programs, support entrepreneurship, and promote international networking among students and doctoral candidates. 

  • Bioeconomy research
    We develop scientifically sound concepts for a sustainable bioeconomy. These include potential analyses, for example on the use of agricultural by-products or digital technologies in agroecology, as well as processes for the cascading use of plant-based raw materials and residues. In this way, we generate knowledge for resource efficiency, circular economy, and new value creation potential.