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In this webinar series, you will gain first-hand insights into cutting-edge research and real-world industry applications across three key domains: Biointelligence in smart production systems, in food, nutrition and agriculture, and in personalised health – complemented by perspectives on innovation management, technology strategy and sustainable transformation.

Biology is becoming programmable. Artificial intelligence is learning the language of living systems. And engineers, biologists, physicians and data scientists are working together on solutions that none of them could develop alone. Biointelligence describes exactly this interplay – connecting biological, technical and digital systems to create new value chains in healthcare, nutrition, production and sustainability.

Each week, a new perspective – presented by leading experts from university research labs, Fraunhofer institutes and biotech startups, bridging the gap between the latest science and what is already being applied in industry today. The series is designed for anyone who wants to look beyond the boundaries of their own field – students, professionals and practitioners alike. No prior knowledge required, just curiosity.

Content

Smart Production Systems

• Bioreactor Technologies & Intelligent Bioproduction
• Bioprocess Automation & Autonomous Laboratories
• Digital Twins & System Integration
• Design for Biointelligent Systems
• Biofoundries & Scaling

Food, Nutrition & Agriculture

• Smart Biorefineries & Circular Economy
• Smart Agriculture & Precision Livestock Farming
• Cultured Meat & Precision Nutrition
• Negative Emission Technologies

Health & Medicine

• Personalised Medicine & ATMP Production
• Cellular Hybrid Materials & Bioprinting
• Bionic Intelligence

Innovation & Strategy

• Bioinformatics & Omics Analytics
• Innovation Management & Transformation Strategy

Target Audience

This English-language webinar series is designed for industry professionals, researchers, students, and practitioners who want to explore how biointelligence is shaping the future of industry, healthcare, food, agriculture, and sustainable production. It is particularly relevant for those interested in emerging opportunities in areas such as biotechnology, bioprocessing, circular economy, personalised health, smart production, process automation, and digital transformation. No specific prior knowledge is required.

Benefits for Participants

Each 90-minute session provides a compact introduction to a new topic in Biointelligence – with an expert talk followed by an open Q&A and discussion. Participants gain a broad overview of current developments, future potentials and societal challenges of biointelligent systems, directly from leading researchers and industry practitioners.

Note for students: This webinar series is accredited as a FÜSQ (interdisciplinary key qualification) at the University of Stuttgart (3 ECTS, 2 SWS) and is additionally offered via the FIT Platform of the University of Hohenheim. Registration for students via the ILIAS portal of the University of Stuttgart. The first session (14 October 2026) and the final exam (10 February 2027) require mandatory in-person attendance.