Prof. Holger Militz Awarded the 2026 Marcus Wallenberg Prize

InnovaWood warmly congratulates Prof. Holger Militz on receiving the 2026 Marcus Wallenberg Prize, one of the most prestigious international awards in the forest-based sector. The prize was presented by His Royal Highness Prince Carl Philip on 19 October in Stockholm and recognises Prof. Militz’s outstanding contributions to the research and industrialisation of wood modification technologies.

InnovaWood at NEB Fest 2026

During the New European Bauhaus Festival between 9th and 12th June in Brussels, InnovaWood was representing NEBA Alliance in which we collaborate as communication partners. Four members of the InnovaWood team -– Florence, Claudio, Eva, and Oliver –  took part in the event, supporting the organisation and content of the stand, the interactive activities for the general audience related to skills and knowledge of wood, as well as the NEBA Alliance workshop and panel. 

[Open Mic: 4 questions to the InnovaWood community] Episode III: One skill every young researcher should learn

This year’s General Assembly in Tulln was not only special for InnovaWood’s 25th anniversary, but also for opening its doors to young researchers free of charge for the first time. The event was co-hosted at WoodKplus and BOKU, giving participants access to research facilities and topics that span the wide breadth of what wood science looks like today.

[Open Mic: 4 questions to the InnovaWood community] Episode II : What is your favourite wood species and why?

Passion for wood and wood science is at the core of the InnovaWood network.

Its members participate in the European wood science community not only as practitioners but as researchers, co-authors on scientific publications, and consortium partners on European projects including Horizon Europe. That breadth of expertise shapes the way InnovaWood members engage with the field, and with each other.