Techno-Economic Modeling for Chemical & Bioprocess Innovations

Tough Tech founders: Techno-economic modeling (TEM) isn’t optional; it’s how you prove your science can scale, de-risk assumptions, and win funding. Join chemical engineer and author Chris Burk for a fireside chat facilitated by Ian Johnston, VP Tech Translation at The Engine, on his new book Techno-Economic Modeling for Chemical & Bioprocess Innovations (Wiley, 2025). Learn to build agile Excel models that integrate process design, quantify uncertainty, and translate technical progress into investor-ready milestones, skills every founder needs in their workflow from day one. Key Takeaways for Founders: Turn incomplete data into clear R&D priorities and funding pitchesStress-test assumptions before burning capital on the wrong experimentsSpeak the language of investors, TLOs, and partners with credible economicsEmbed TEM as a living tool, not a one-off report For: Tough Tech founders, faculty, researchers in chemical/bioprocess fields. Location: The Engine (750 Main Street, Cambridge, MA)Hosted by: The Engine | RSVP required. Coffee provided. Chris Burk is the founder of Burk TechnoEconomics, the author of Techno-Economic Modeling for Chemical and Bioprocess Innovations (Wiley, 2026), and a regular speaker for The Engine’s Blueprint program.