Welcome to the homepage of the Bioeconomy Science Hub.

Here you will soon find information on the topic of bioeconomy in Hohenheim and beyond.

 

The aim of the Bioeconomy Science Hub is to connect scientists and areas of bioeconomy at the University of Hohenheim with each other and with other national and international partners, such as the European Bioeconomy University (EBU). The interdisciplinary exchange is intended to support initiatives in research and teaching. Strong partnerships increase the chances of success when applying for multi- or interdisciplinary project consortia.


Through the continuous development of networking-supporting building blocks, a format tailored to Hohenheim will be established, which will also allow the Hohenheim Bioeconomy Science Hub to supplement and open up suitable cooperation formats for external stakeholders and networking partners.


In addition, those interested in the bioeconomy can find a wealth of information and learning materials on the topic of the bioeconomy in the Education Center, which can be used for various internal and external target groups.

News

The University of Hohenheim at the State Garden Show

“Everyday Topics That Involve a Lot of Research” at the Ellwangen State Garden Show

A store shelf groans under the weight of groceries; futuristic honeycomb structures display food from a 3D printer and Maultaschen made from brewer’s yeast; on pedestals stand models of orchard meadows and biogas plants; and in between, an office workstation. On clearly laid-out information panels, every object in the compact exhibition by the University of Hohenheim at the Ellwangen State Garden Show tells a story. And they all have to do with research. The exhibition runs from May 20 to 31, 2026. It opened on the first day at 11 a.m. with a press tour led by University Rector Prof. Dr. Christoph Schneider and the deans of the University of Hohenheim. (Click here for the full press release.)

Come by and get an overview of cutting-edge research and what the bioeconomy is already capable of achieving today.

INSPIRE2Start

The new INSPIRE2Start hub offers support for students and scientists in the Stuttgart region who are interested in starting their own business. It is an initiative of colleges and universities in the Stuttgart region that has set itself the task of promoting entrepreneurship. Anyone interested in founding a company or start-ups will find the right contacts here.

The University of Hohenheim contributes its expertise in research and start-up support to the network, particularly through the InnoGreenhouse.

More information is available here.

The position paper “Developing a sustainable bioeconomy now!”

In this eight-point paper, leading experts call on politicians to provide decisive support for the bioeconomy in order to strengthen Germany as a business location and tackle global challenges.

Download position paper in German (as of February 25, 2025)

Download position paper in English (as of February 25, 2025)

You can also express your support: Sign here

The official press release on the position paper can be found here.

Prof. Dr. Iris Lewandowski

As Chief Bioeconomy Officer (CBO) at the University of Hohenheim, Prof. Lewandowski is responsible for the focus area of bioeconomy. Her tasks include the strategic development of this university-wide research focus and the promotion of bioeconomy at the research policy level.