Tech Tour Circular 2026 took place on 11-12 May 2026 in Ghent, Belgium. The event brought together 40 selected companies, 60+ seasoned investors and 180 participants for over 100 one-to-one meetings focused on the future of circular innovation.
The programme highlighted breakthrough technologies across key tracks including Alternative Food Systems & Circular Agriculture, Biomanufacturing & Circular Construction Materials, Biorefining & Biomolecules, Circular Plastics & Bio-based Polymers, Water Reuse & Resource Recovery, and Carbon Capture and Utilization.
Six companies were recognised by the Expert Jury for their outstanding presentations.
Top Presenting Companies
Zeopore Technologies develops advanced mesoporous zeolites for more efficient catalytic processes. Its water-based, solvent-free technology helps reduce energy use, CO₂ emissions and costs across refining, chemicals, renewable fuels and plastic recycling.
Meiogenix advances crop improvement through proprietary breeding technologies based on precise, targeted recombination and advanced genomics. The company helps breeders unlock natural genetic diversity to develop more resilient and productive crop varieties for sustainable agriculture.
Enginzyme makes enzymes reusable for cleaner and more cost-efficient biomanufacturing. Its platform supports enzyme discovery, immobilisation, deployment and process optimisation, with a focus on personal care and food applications.
LIBREC provides closed-loop lithium-ion battery recycling for e-mobility and other industrial applications, recovering over 97% of valuable materials with a low CO₂ footprint and returning them to the production of new batteries.
Vivici produces sustainable dairy proteins through precision fermentation. Its Vivitein BLG protein helps food and beverage brands create high-quality protein products with improved taste, texture and a lower environmental footprint.
Zymofix converts low-value organic waste streams into high-performance microbial products. Its proprietary fermentation technology enables lower-cost production of alternatives to chemical fertilisers and pesticides, supporting healthier soils and more sustainable agriculture.