Industrial Biotechnology and Industrial Fermentation

Overview

This program presents the essential knowledge required for producing (bio)chemical products for materials, nutrition and energy at industrial scale, from renewable and/or recycled feedstocks, using microorganisms.  Learn more at this  Industrial Biotechnology and Industrial Fermentation Professional Certificate in collaboration with Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) - DelftX.

The design process and design thinking are at the core of this program to help learners with the application of biotech innovations to industrial factories for commercialization. This program examines the essence of a bioprocess, with fermentation at the center, where microorganisms perform efficient conversions, flanked by upstream and downstream operations to make up a full value chain.

You will apply design thinking, ‘beginning with the end in mind’ to understand what is important in your manufacturing process transformation and what are pitfalls. This will help you to circumvent or shortcut the ‘innovation valley of death’.

Job Outlook

• A better understanding of what it takes to commercialize biotech innovations, enhancing the probability of success and overcoming the ‘innovation valley of death.’
• An enhanced ability to properly design an industrial biotech process, and in particular the industrial fermentation step at its core.
• A reinforced employability at the interface of industrial R&D and manufacturing.
• A wider career perspective spanning academic, industrial and advisory roles.
• The ability to contribute to better decision-making in your teams.