Open Call: Join the Innovation!

11/05/2026  Researchers, students, and early-stage teams are invited to apply for the new “greenCHEM x Paludi Challenge”. The innovation program supports the development of new applications and value chains for underutilized paludi biomass and its side streams.

The challenge is looking for ideas for sustainable materials, chemical building blocks, or scalable processes that can contribute to climate-positive land-use approaches.

Participants will gain access to laboratories, infrastructure, equipment, and biomass, alongside workshops, mentoring from academia and industry, and opportunities to test and validate ideas in practice. The program also offers networking opportunities within a strong innovation ecosystem and support for further validation projects or funding opportunities.

Applications are now open. The application deadline is 30 May 2026.

The initiative involves besides the Greifswald Mire Centre also the Universität Greifswald, Technische Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Freie Universität Berlin and additional partners.

Further information and application details are available online.