The nova-Institute was founded as a private and independent institute in 1994 and is located in the Chemical Park Knapsack in Hürth, which is situated in the chemical belt of Cologne.
For 20 years, the nova-Institute has been working worldwide in the fields of raw material supply, technical-economic evaluation, market research, public relations, project management and policy advice for a sustainable bio-based and CO2-based economy.
With a scientific team of more than 10 experts, the nova-Institute achieves a turnover of more than 2 million €/year, which is evenly distributed among the following sectors: Industry and policy consulting, research and development projects, and congresses and public relations.
The nova-Institute uses and develops expert knowledge and innovative solutions to develop and advance the use of renewable raw materials in green chemistry, industrial biotechnology and biomaterials. In the area of research and development, nova has extensive contacts within global industry and research networks. Communication services include congresses, expert newsletters and industry guides.
The core questions of nova’s activities are: What are the most promising concepts and applications of industrial biotechnology, biorefineries and biomaterials? What political and economic framework conditions are necessary for the sustainable growth of the bio-based economy?