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Our journey
2024 - SME Growth subsidy
Thanks to the support from VLAIO, B³ET is excited to take the next step in transforming uprooted apple trees into innovative bio-based products. As part of this SME growth trajectory, we’ll be partnering with Resurrect to implement CO2 certification as a strategic game-changer. With DataScouts on board, we’re mapping key players across the value chain to fine-tune our go-to-market strategy and drive sustainable growth.
2024 - Biotope Basecamp
At B³ET, we are dedicated to tackling the issue of apple trees getting burned unnecessarily by transforming them into bio-based materials for food and cosmetic applications. Being selected for the Biotope Basecamp is an incredible opportunity for us to accelerate our mission and collaborate with like-minded innovators. We are excited to leverage this platform to further increase our impact and drive sustainable solutions forward.
2024 - BResilient
In April 2024, our BResilient subsidy project 'VAN-APPLE-TREE' was approved. This project is part of an EU initiative aimed at strengthening businesses in the food industry through optimal biomass utilization.
Within this 1-year project, we will explore how to convert lignin from uprooted apple trees into bio-vanillin, evaluating quality, sustainability and economic viability.
Within this 1-year project, we will explore how to convert lignin from uprooted apple trees into bio-vanillin, evaluating quality, sustainability and economic viability.
2024 - VITO4STARTERS prize
In March 2024, B³ET achieved a significant milestone by winning the third edition of the VITO4STARTERS competition. This victory underscores our commitment to innovate the bio-economy sector.
With the VITO4STARTERS prize, B³ET receives a valuable boost of €25,000 to further develop our plans.
With the VITO4STARTERS prize, B³ET receives a valuable boost of €25,000 to further develop our plans.
2024 - Find Your Co-founder
In January 2024, Bart and Hannes completed the B³ET team through the Find Your Co-founder platform of Netwerk Ondernemen. Ilse brings in entrepreneurship with her boundless enthousiasm, navigating with finesse through the maze of possibilities for product development. Noel, nicknamed 'Bellen', demonstrates resolute determination in his calls, securing crucial appointments and growth.
Together, they embody the complete 'T' of B³ET: Timing, Technology and TEAM.
Together, they embody the complete 'T' of B³ET: Timing, Technology and TEAM.
2023 - Innovatieve Starterssteun
Through VLAIO's Innovatieve Starterssteun, B³ET builds a robust ecosystem involving various stakeholders from the fruit sector, biorefinery, and industry to produce biobased products from apple wood.
2023 - Pitch your seat
In January 2023, B³ET was selected as one of the 12 innovative starters for Limburg Startup's program, receiving support through monthly coaching, group sessions, and participation in relevant events.
2022 - Planting the seed...
Bart, as the son-in-law of a fruit farmer, has been searching for ways to extract value from uprooted apple trees for over thirteen years. Annually, up to 32,000 tons of apple wood are lost through burning.
In October 2022, he and Hannes - currently conducting his PhD research on polyphenols in apple wood - joined forces to establish B³ET. This marked the beginning of a bold mission to create valuable biobased products from this abundant yet underutilized natural resource.
In October 2022, he and Hannes - currently conducting his PhD research on polyphenols in apple wood - joined forces to establish B³ET. This marked the beginning of a bold mission to create valuable biobased products from this abundant yet underutilized natural resource.
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