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The BioSC is a competence center for systemic research and education for a sustainable bioeconomy, founded by RWTH Aachen University, HHU Düsseldorf, University of Bonn and Forschungszentrum Jülich in 2010. The aim of the BioSC is to synergistically align existing scientific expertise and infrastructures of the partners in the fields of biotechnology, bio- and chemical science, plant and agricultural science, engineering science and (socio-)economics in order to develop innovative concepts in the research fields as well in their interaction. The scientific and technological expertise in BioSC ranges from the sustainable production of plants for food/feed and as renewable feedstock, its molecular and microbial transformation to bio-based products (i.e. fine chemicals, biopolymers, materials, pharmaceuticals, proteins, biofuels) in innovative processes (i.e. modular and integrated biorefinery concepts, cascade use) under consideration of the economic impact and social implication for and of the bioeconomy. BioSC encompasses more than 2,000 staff members working at 70 member institutes. A multi- and interdisciplinary academic education within different topics of a sustainable bioeconomy is another aim of the BioSC. The BioSC is also designed as a regional hub for national and international scientific cooperation with e.g. bioeconomy clusters and expert networks, excellence clusters, European technology platforms and network projects with industry. As a scientific core, the BioSC contributes significantly to the development of a model region for resource-efficient, bio-based economy in the Rhineland. In cooperation with the BioökoomieREVIER initiative, innovative solutions and concepts explored at the BioSC are further developed there for regional implementation and value creation.