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The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) is a leading research institute positioned at the interface of biological and technical systems. Based in Potsdam, Germany, the ATB works to establish the foundations for a circular, diverse, and sustainable bioeconomy.
The main mission of the ATB is to develop scientific foundations to transform agricultural, food, industrial, and energy systems into a sustainable, bio-based circular economy. The institute is committed to producing healthy food for all, based on renewable raw materials, and promoting the shared health of humans, animals, and the environment – in line with the One Health concept[2][5].
The ATB focuses on several central program areas:
The ATB is actively committed to sustainability and environmental protection. This includes:
The ATB conducts its research in dialogue with society, policymakers, industry, and other stakeholders. This is done knowledge-driven and application-inspired to develop practice-relevant solutions. International collaborations and workshops, such as the D4AgEcol project workshop, help identify research gaps and jointly initiate forward-looking projects[5].
The Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) is thus a central player in the development of a sustainable and circular bioeconomy that produces healthy food, utilizes renewable resources, and promotes the health of humans, animals, and the environment.
