Three MCI Stations at Opening of MikroVERSUM Science Center

MCI Department of Biotechnology & Food Engineering brings the world of microorganisms to life

On 27 May 2026, the MikroVERSUM Science Center opened in Zirl. Visitors can explore the world of microorganisms and their impact on our lives through 31 interactive exhibition stations.

Three of these stations were developed by our MCI department of Biotechnology & Food Engineering and partly implemented in cooperation with Spielraum FabLab Innsbruck.

• Breakfast Table
  This station illustrates how many foods are produced and refined by microorganisms. It also demonstrates how these tiny organisms decompose food, returning nutrients to a natural cycle.
• Grocery Store
  This station shows how microorganisms and their enzymes are used in the production of many products found in supermarkets.
• Bioreactor
  The bioreactor simulates different cultivation conditions for microorganisms to optimize the production of products beneficial to humans. Visitors can adjust the temperature, stirring speed, and pH value for three different organisms, demonstrating that each organism has its own specific environmental requirements.

This contribution was funded by MCI and the CYANce project (in collaboration with klasse!forschung).

"The CYANce project is funded by the Climate and Energy Fund and is carried out as part of the 1st Co-Creation Spaces Climate & Energy call."