The aim of the article is to present a history of creation, activity and perspectives of Północno-Zachodnie Centrum Biogospodarki. It is a consortium of science and research units with business partners from the provinces – West Pomeranian, Wielkopolska and Lubuskie. Using the case study method for this example, the authoress it is shows that the integration of human and material resources of science and research institutions in that consortium allows to overcome challenges of bioeconomy. The results of this cooperation will contribute to the effective transfer of knowledge and technology from the world of science to the economy.