InnoFuels is the first and so far only networking and exchange platform for electricity-based fuels and advanced biofuels. It brings together potential and associated partners in a total of seven fields of activity and coordinates the interdisciplinary exchange and transfer of knowledge between a wide range of stakeholders from science, companies, associations, politics and society. The structure of the platform is explained in the adjacent graphic. You can find out more about our goals and activities here.
The InnoFuels project aims to make the rapid ramp-up of electricity-based fuels and advanced biofuels a reality, so that it can subsequently offer possible planning approaches to all interested parties. The aim is to network, develop and create framework conditions. The platform brings together various research institutions, manufacturers from the automotive, aviation and shipping industries, energy suppliers, and federal and state ministries. In addition, other associated partners are on board to benefit from their wealth of experience. The project is organised into a total of seven task-specific innovation clusters.
Participation welcome
The InnoFuels platform regularly organises workshops and other events that are open to anyone who is interested. These events are designed to provide expert input, facilitate knowledge sharing and enable networking among all participants. The individual Innovation Focus groups host the events. Participation in the workshops is free of charge. The three most recent events are listed below. You can find more on the events page. We look forward to seeing you there!
CENA Hessen invites you to this year's SAF Outlook on September 4, 2025 at the Hessian State Representation in Berlin. The focus will be on current developments, challenges and prospects in the global market for sustainable aviation fuels. Key questions regarding the implementation of the EU's SAF quotas that will apply from 2025, future production capacity, market development and political and practical framework conditions will be discussed. The event will bring together experts from politics, administration, aviation, industry, research and associations. A networking dinner will round off the evening.
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On September 17, InnoFuels is hosting a workshop entitled "On the way to sustainability certification: requirements, tools & process" in Leipzig. The focus will be on the practical requirements and processes surrounding sustainability certification, particularly with regard to the EU quotas for sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) that will apply from 2025. The workshop is closely linked to the DBFZ's 6th Biorefinery Day, which will take place the day before on September 16, 2025 under the motto "Key technologies for bio-based products and fuels".
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From September 25 to 28, 2025, NUFAM - The Commercial Vehicle Fair will take place in Karlsruhe - one of the most important meeting places for the transport, freight forwarding and logistics industry. Over 400 exhibitors and thousands of trade visitors will come together to experience the latest technology and pioneering mobility concepts.
InnoFuels will also be there with its own stand. Take the opportunity to get to know our project, find out more about alternative fuels and sustainable drive solutions - and talk to us directly. Come by - we look forward to a personal exchange!
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87% less CO₂ - reFuels tested in practice on Lake Constance
At the beginning of August, Baden-Württemberg State Secretaries Florian Haßler and Patrick Rapp visited the Ultramarin filling station in Kressbronn. As part of a state project, the regenerative fuel HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) is being offered there for private ships - with a proven greenhouse gas reduction of 87%. This is made possible by the conversion of the marine filling stations to reFuels and the digital connection to fuel data, implemented in cooperation with Bosch. Even if InnoFuels is not directly involved here, such pilot projects are important signposts: they show how technology, politics and practice can work together to massively reduce CO₂ emissions.
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Under the motto "View from the future - impulses for today", we report on this year's InnoFuels Partner Day, which focused on an inspiring thought experiment: What could the world look like in 2030 if the ramp-up of renewable fuels is already a reality? As always, you can also expect insights into past events, ongoing activities, current publications and an outlook on what's to come.
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On June 26, 2025, the InnoFuels project partners came together at the RheinMain University of Applied Sciences in Rüsselsheim for this year's Partner Day. In addition to looking back on what has been achieved so far, the focus was on a creative workshop on vision, mission, values and strategy, as well as an intensive exchange on future focal points such as internationalization and regulatory levers. The event provided a wide range of stimuli and a clear signal for the joint further development of the project. Many thanks to all participants!
Our project partner CENA Hessen has published the updated version of the SAF Outlook 2025-2030. The analysis shows: Around 35 million tons of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) could be produced worldwide by 2030 - with a clear focus on biogenic processes (HEFA) and production sites in North America, Europe and Asia. The European SAF quota is considered achievable, while uncertainties remain with regard to e-SAF. The report provides valuable insights for the further development of sustainable fuels - also within the framework of InnoFuels.
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The editorial in the new InnoFuels newsletter puts it in a nutshell:
Technology alone is not enough for the successful ramp-up of reFuels. What is needed is the interaction of all players, coordinated processes and reliable framework conditions. In addition to reviews and outlooks on current events and new publications from the InnoFuels project, the newsletter shows why cooperation is crucial, what role internationalization plays - and how we can make further progress together.
How can the use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) become a reality more quickly? The latest InnoFuels report from the aviation innovation focus provides around 50 pages of practice-oriented solutions that have been developed in collaboration with stakeholders from industry, research and politics. Readers are provided with sound insights into regulatory, economic and technological levers - including concrete recommendations for action to overcome existing market hurdles. A valuable basis for anyone who wants to actively shape the SAF transformation.
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Project InnoFuels is funded with a total of 5,24 million euros by the Federal Ministry for Transport as part of the Funding Programme Renewable Fuels. The funding guideline for the development of renewable fuels is coordinated by NOW GmbH and supported by the project management agencies VDI/VDE Innovation + Technik GmbH and Fachagentur Nachwachsende Rohstoffe e. V. (Agency for Renewable Resources.
