Trilateral Innovation Summit
- United by Chemistry 2026
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Join us to discover and connect with start-ups and scale-ups from the trilateral region and start co-creating the chemical industry of the future.
Date: 15 October 2026
Time: 10:00 – 17:30
Location: DAS LIEBIG, Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia
Why you should participate
Network with key players from Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine-Westphalia: a region responsible for 40% of Europe’s chemical production. At the summit, multinationals, start-ups, scale-ups, investors, and knowledge institutions will all gather in one place. Start-ups from the trilateral region will present innovative solutions in fields such as advanced recycling, bio-based feedstocks, or digital / AI technologies.
Don’t miss your chance to connect!
About the Event
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.
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.
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
- Investors looking for relevant business cases in green chemistry and biotechnology
- Entities exploring cutting-edge R&D collaborations and value chain opportunities
Program
Detailed Agenda to be published soon