SYMBIOREM Stakeholder Workshop: From Bioleaching Research to Real-World Applications
SYMBIOREM is an EU-funded project that explores how the natural bioremediation capabilities of microorganisms, microbiomes, proteins, plants, and animals can be used to remove pollution from the environment. As part of the project, the research group led by Zeynep Cetecioglu Gurol at KTH has been developing bioremediation solutions for marine environments. One of the technologies investigated within the project is bioleaching, a biological approach for recovering valuable metals from waste and contaminated materials. The research has demonstrated promising results and highlighted the potential for future scale-up and commercialization.
Time: Wed 2026-08-19 13.00 - Thu 2026-08-20 17.00
Location: Stora Treesearch, Teknikringen 38A
Language: English
Workshop Information
- 19 August 2026, 13:00–17:00
- 20 August 2026, 09:00–17:00
Meals and Refreshments
- Lunch will be provided on the second day.
- Fika will be provided on both days.
Day 1: Exploring the Technology and Its Opportunities
The first day will focus on understanding the potential of bioleaching and identifying opportunities and challenges associated with its implementation. Through group discussions and collaborative activities, participants will explore:
- How bioleaching works and its key characteristics
- Potential application areas and sectors where the technology could create value
- Relevant stakeholders, including potential users, customers, and affected communities
- Environmental and societal challenges that the technology could help address
- Existing barriers, limitations, and risks
- The environmental and economic implications of wider adoption
Day 2: Creating Pathways Toward Implementation
Building on the discussions from Day 1, participants will work together to explore how bioleaching could be translated into practical solutions. Activities will focus on:
- Identifying and articulating value propositions for different stakeholder groups
- Exploring potential routes to market and customer engagement
- Discussing strategies for creating and delivering value
- Developing business model concepts for bioleaching-based solutions
- Reflecting on the opportunities and challenges of bringing research-based innovations into practice
The workshop aims to create a collaborative environment where participants can critically examine the potential of bioleaching, exchange ideas across disciplines, and contribute to discussions on how environmental technologies can move from research to real-world impact.
Space is limited to 20 participants, and seats will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis.