Site-visit DTI and UCPH
Venue: Danish Technological Institute and Højbakkegård, University of Copenhagen
Date: 1 December 2025
Time: 12:00–17:00
| 12:00 | Bus pick up, Copenhagen and transfer to Taastrup |
| 13:00 | Arrival, Registration, Welcome Coffee & Pastries |
| 13:10 | Welcome & Introduction – “Shaping the Future with Biosolutions: DTI’s Role in Society” |
| 13:30 | Case 1: Protein Frontiers – Next-Generation Substrates for Fermentation Discover how new biostreams and tailored substrates are identified and optimized as "fuel" for microorganisms in advanced fermentation processes. Hear about collaborations with farmers and the potential for transforming agricultural side streams into high-value proteins for the future. |
| 13:50 | Case 2: Nikris – WOW! Plant-based – 2nd generation plant-based cheese for cooking
Hear about how regional raw materials are turned into plant-based cheeses using a unique combination of known technologies and why it makes sense to do it. Come and get a visual idea of the current products and taste a few case examples to understand how chefs and other professionals are utilizing our products. |
| 14:10 | DTI Project Cases –New Innovation Highlights Explore how DTI and partners lead the way in EU projects such as BRILIAN. See how raw materials like rapeseed cake are transformed into protein-rich products and how pilot plants enable the design of new bio-based value chains. The session will present results and emerging solutions from recent and ongoing DTI projects. |
| 14:30 | Guided Tour: DTI Biosolutions Technology Center
Join us for a guided tour of our state-of-the-art pilot plant and laboratories. Experience firsthand how DTI supports the development, scale-up, and testing of innovative biosolutions including biorefining with 'plug-and-play' infrastructure for industry partnerships. |
| 15:00 | Bus transfer to Højbakkegård, University of Copenhagen |
| 15:15 |
Guided Tour at Højbakkegård You are warmly invited to visit the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences (PLEN) and explore our greenhouse facilities in Taastrup. Join us for an insightful introduction to PLEN and our state-of-the-art research environment, followed by an engaging overview of our activities contributing to the advancement of the bioeconomy. Discover the promising potential of bio-based fertilizers, which aim to revolutionize agriculture by minimizing the environmental impact of mineral fertilizers and promoting sustainability through nutrient recycling from organic residual streams. Experience firsthand our ongoing biofertilizer trial in the greenhouse, where innovative approaches and products are demonstrated. Expand your understanding of the bioeconomy through an exploration of the extensive research journey—from fundamental science to practical solutions exemplified by the “brassica bite.” Learn about cutting-edge developments in agriculture, including a tasting of rapeseed-based products. Delve into our research on rapeseed and the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, tracing their progression from laboratory models to full-scale crops with new applications in agriculture and food production. We look forward to welcoming you and invite you to conclude your visit by sampling the distinctive “brassica bite.” |
| 16:30 | Bus to Copenhagen |
| 17:00 | Bus arrives in Copenhagen |