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New premises for TWB

12 February 2021

TWB has moved on the campus of INSA Toulouse, almost doubling the surface area of its premises to support its growth and the development of its activities. After 2 years of works, the new 3300 m2 building hosts all its support services and technological platforms and currently hosts 5 start-ups. The installation of TWB has… Read more »

Winners TWB Awards 2021

9 February 2021

Two pitch contests were organised to promote entrepreneurship as part of the 4th edition of the TWB® START-UP DAY, an event dedicated to the industrial biotechnology community and beyond. This new edition, in digital and live version, focused on two major themes: Biotech & Circularity and Data & Artificial Intelligence. Winner “Fast track it!” pitch… Read more »

TWB START-UP DAY: the full programme!

25 January 2021

The 4th edition of TWB® START-UP DAY is ready & will be held on 2 & 3 February 2021 in a full digital format. The 2021 focus will be on “Industrial Biotechnology: What are we up to?”. This event, organised by TWB, is dedicated to the industrial biotechnology community and beyond; it puts in contact… Read more »

TWB START-UP DAY 2021: LET’S GO!

15 December 2020

The 4th edition of TWB® START-UP DAY, on 2 & 3 February 2021, in a full digital format, will focus on “Industrial Biotechnology: What are we up to?” with talks around two major themes: “Circular bioeconomy” and “Data & Artificial intelligence”.  Three renowned speakers have already confirmed their participation: Sarah Reisinger, Senior Vice President Research… Read more »

TWB Awards 2021: Apply to start-up contests

7 December 2020

Two pitch contests for biotech start-ups are organised in the frame of the 4th digital edition of TWB® START-UP DAY (2 & 3 Feb. 2021): one “Fast track it!” dedicated to established start-ups developing their technologies and a new one “Go for it!” dedicated to entrepreneurs in the final stage of the ideation. “Fast track… Read more »

iGEM Toulouse 2020 team, vice-world champion!

1 December 2020

The iGEMINI project defended by the iGEM Toulouse INSA-UPS 2020 team ranked second on the podium of the international iGEM competition. This exceptional result allows a French team to reach the podium for the fourth time in 17 editions, and for the first time for a Toulouse team in 7 consecutive participations! Toulouse INSA-UPS 2020… Read more »

R&D collaboration with Better Nature Ltd.

16 November 2020

Prizewinner of the 2019 competition organised by TWB, “Pitch me your biotech start-up!”, the start-up Better Nature Ltd (formerly Tempeasy), specialists in the fermentation of tempeh, a natural meat substitute, benefited from a €50,000 grant enabling it to exploit tailor-made services on the TWB technological platforms. Thanks to these services and the expert support provided… Read more »

5th European Chemistry Partnering

26 October 2020

TWB supports the 5th edition of European Chemistry Partnering (ECP) which will take place digitally on February 24 – 26, 2021. TWB is convinced that interdisciplinary exchanges foster innovation. The leading Industry Speed-Dating event for all industries, including industrial biotechnologies, offer an exchange about innovation along the value chain in the chemistry industry. More than… Read more »