Trilateral Innovation Summit - United by Chemistry
Aachen, Germany
Join us on Thursday 15 October in Aachen for the Trilateral Innovation Summit 2026, our yearly matchmaking event with partners from the Netherlands and Nord-Rhein Westphalia. Participate to discover and connect with start-ups and scale-ups from the trilateral region and start co-creating the chemical industry of the future.
Why you should participate
Network with key players from Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine-Westphalia: a region responsible for 40% of Europe’s chemical production. At the summit, multinationals, start-ups, scale-ups, investors, and knowledge institutions will all gather in one place. Start-ups from the trilateral region will present innovative solutions in fields such as advanced recycling, CCU, bio-based feedstocks, or water treatment. This event is tailor-made for:
- Start-ups/scale-ups seeking strategic partnerships
- Corporate leaders looking for collaboration opportunities
- Investors looking for relevant business cases in green chemistry and biotechnology
Don’t miss your chance to connect!
🚀 Call for start-ups and scale-ups
Are you a start-up or scale-up developing an innovative solution for the chemical industry? The Trilateral Innovation Summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with an international network of investors, innovation managers, corporate leaders, and other key stakeholders from one of Europe's strongest chemical regions.
We still have a limited number of pitching slots available for selected start-ups and scale-ups. While we're particularly interested in solutions related to recycling, CCU, biobased feedstocks, and water treatment, we welcome applications from across the broader chemical sector.
Interested in pitching? Apply now by sending an e-mail to laurie
catalisti.be.
About the Trilateral Region
This summit builds on the Trilateral Strategy for the Chemical Industry, a strategic collaboration between governments and industry clusters in Flanders, the Netherlands, and North Rhine-Westphalia. Together, we aim to drive competitiveness, sustainability, and growth in the European chemical sector through joint innovation and shared vision.
Learn more about the Trilateral Chemical Region: https://www.trilateral-chemical-region.eu/