Trilateral Innovation Summit – United by Chemistry
Discover. Connect. Co-create the future of chemistry.
Flanders • The Netherlands • North Rhine-Westphalia
Join us for a high-impact, cross-border matchmaking event designed to catalyze partnerships, innovation, and sustainable transformation in the chemical industry across the trilateral region.
- Date: 29 September 2025
- Time: 10:00 – 16:00
- Location: Watt17, Heusden-Zolder, Belgium
About the Trilateral Chemical Region
This summit builds on the Trilateral Strategy for the Chemical Industry, a strategic collaboration between governments and industry clusters in Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine-Westphalia. Together, we aim to drive competitiveness, sustainability, and growth in the European chemical sector through joint innovation and shared vision. Learn more about the Trilateral Chemical Region: https://www.trilateral-chemical-region.eu/
Why you should participate
1. Meet innovation leaders across europe’s chemical powerhouse
Network with key players from Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine-Westphalia—a region responsible for 40% of Europe’s chemical production. Multinationals, start-ups, scale-ups, and knowledge institutions will gather in one place—don’t miss your chance to connect.
2. Co-create in Challenge Table sessions
Engage in hands-on, small-group discussions at Challenge Tables hosted by leading companies and institutes. Tackle real-world problems in carbon capture, advanced recycling, AI-driven process optimisation, bio-based value chains, and more.
3. Navigate innovation funding and strategy in Infosessions
Join our Infosessions to gain clarity on crucial topics like:
- European subsidy programmes
- Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD)
- Digital transformation
Walk away with actionable insights to strengthen your R&D and innovation strategy. This is your chance to connect with experts in these topics, where you can ask your most burning questions and share your own insights and experiences with peers.
4. Showcase your expertise & connect with potential partners
Whether you’re a start-up with a breakthrough idea or an institute with a TRL5+ solution, this is your platform to:
- Present your capabilities
- Find like-minded partners
- Learn where groundbreaking innovation is happening
About the Trilateral Chemical Region
This summit builds on the Trilateral Strategy for the Chemical Industry, a strategic collaboration between governments and industry clusters in Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine-Westphalia. Together, we aim to drive competitiveness, sustainability, and growth in the European chemical sector through joint innovation and shared vision. Learn more about the Trilateral Chemical Region: https://www.trilateral-chemical-region.eu/
Who should attend?
This event is tailor-made for:
- Knowledge institutions ready to scale up new technologies (TRL 5+)
- Companies with innovation challenges or sustainability concepts
- Start-ups/scale-ups seeking strategic partnerships
- Entities exploring cutting-edge R&D collaborations and value chain opportunities
Program highlights
| 10:00 – 10:30 | Arrival & Registration |
| 10:30 – 11:30 | Plenary: Welcome & Inspiring Showcase |
| 11:45 – 12:45 | Breakout Round 1 – Challenge Tables & Infosessions |
| 12:45 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch |
| 14:00 – 15:00 | Breakout Round 2 – Challenge Tables & Infosessions |
| 15:00 – 16:00 | Networking |
About Challenge Tables
Challenge Tables are dynamic, small-group breakout sessions where leading companies and research institutes present concrete innovation challenges they are currently facing. Each session focuses on a specific theme—ranging from carbon capture and advanced recycling to AI-driven process optimisation and biobased value chains. Participants are invited to share their expertise, explore solution directions, and potentially co-develop pilot or demonstration-scale projects. With hosts from each of the three regions—Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine-Westphalia—these sessions offer a rare opportunity to connect with cross-border partners around shared innovation goals.
About Infosessions
Infosessions offer deep dives into the tools, programmes, and regulatory frameworks that shape the future of chemical innovation. Led by expert facilitators, each session provides valuable insights into key themes such as European funding instruments, Safe and Sustainable by Design (SSbD) principles, Digital Transformation and other strategic enablers. These sessions are ideal for participants looking to strengthen their innovation strategy, gain clarity on policy developments, or learn how to align their projects with European and regional support mechanisms.
Ready to join?
Register today and secure your seat at the forefront of Europe’s green chemistry transition.
We’ll contact you to select your breakout preferences by end of August. Let’s innovate together— driven by purpose, united by chemistry.
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