KCL BIOHUB Webinar


April 21, 2026

KCL BIOHUB is hosting a series of engaging webinars on cutting-edge topics. So far, we’ve explored four themes: Refining of Biomass (June 5, 2024) and Microbiology for Forest Industry Processes and Products (September 17, 2024), Dispersion Coating of Fiber-Based Packaging Materials – Scaling Up Developments (June 17, 2025) and KCL’s recent advances supported by Business Finland (October 30, 2025).

The KCL BIOHUB webinar series returns with a new session focused on products and their development from idea to market. Join us to gain practical insights and expert perspectives.

Mark your calendar for this online event on April 21, 2026, from 10:00–12:00 EET (9:00–11:00 CET).

See the preliminary program below and register for the event!

Register for the event

Program:

The presentations will be delivered by KCL experts together with guest speakers from client companies within the BIOHUB Network.

Novel strengthening technology for paper and board – plant-fibril boosted surface sizing
Watti Lehtimäki, KCL

Chemless, the low chemical future 
Petro Lahtinen, Lavlier

Biocomposite products in a changing world
Eve Saarikoski, KCL 

Product upscaling with KCL capabilities
Heidi Saxell, Paptic

How does KCL boost your product from idea to market?  
Marko Lauraeus, KCL

The webinar will be recorded and shared with all registered participants after the event. Participation is free of charge.

KCL BIOHUB webinar series:

Refining of Biomass, June 5th, 2024
Microbiology for Forest Industry Processes and Products, September 17, 2024
Dispersion Coating of Fiber-Based Packaging Materials – Scaling Up Developments, June 17, 2025
KCL’s recent advances supported by Business Finland, October 30, 2026

For more information contact:
Jenni Sievänen-Rahijärvi
Customer Service Manager
Tel. +358 40 660 9903
firstname.lastname@kcl.fi
Anu Kettunen
Coordinator of BIOHUB cluster
Tel. +358 40 511 2144
firstname.lastname@kcl.fi