Development of microbial biofertilizers and other whole-cell biosolutions

• Use key words/terms specific to the area.
• Explain the R&D pipeline for microbial biofertilizers (TRL1–7).
• Explain the scientific, technical, and regulatory challenges in each phase.
• Evaluate strategies for strain discovery.
• Evaluate fermentation and upscaling challenges.
• Assess formulation and stabilization approaches.
• Integrate biological and engineering considerations into technology development planning.
• Understand the EU regulatory and safety framework for biologicals.
• Interpret experimental and field data.
• Propose strategies for developing biosolutions.

The course introduces microbial biofertilizers and other cell-based biosolutions, and the underlying scientific, technological, and regulatory principles. The course covers the end-to-end development of microbial biosolutions, including discovery and characterization, bioprocess and manufacturing development, formulation, greenhouse and field testing, regulatory frameworks, and commercialization. Teaching is based on lectures, selected literature, and case-based exercises that provide students with a systematic understanding of the biosolutions development pipeline.

Basic microbiology and biotechnology at BSc level.

Lectures (online/video), discussion/seminar, and theoretical exercise.

Minimum: 10.

Please be aware that this course will only be held if the required minimum number of participants is met. You will be informed 8 days before the start of the course, whether the course will be held.