Category: Events

Learning about bioeconomy: Make it fun, make it easier

Learning about bioeconomy: Make it fun, make it easier

The European project AllThings.BioPRO. is proud to present the release of its serious game and label app. The game is available in English, German, Dutch and Italian.

The mission of the ‘serious game’ is to save the Earth by turning our lifestyle from fossil-based to bio-based. “The term ‘serious game‘ might sound as if there is no fun in it, but ‘serious’ refers more to the topics covered, and means that they are worth discovering,” says project coordinator, Valerie Sartorius. Called “Mission BioHero”, and available online for both Android’s and iOs users, the game owes its name to the challenge that we are invited to take up. “We play the role of a kind of an alien coming to destroy our planet, but then it changes its mind and decides that it’s worth being a hero and helping humanity rescue it,” explains Sartorius.

Mission BioHero is structured into eight ‘missions’, related to topics such as bio-based packaging, greenwashing, or products’ end-of-life. “We are challenged to answer quizzes and accomplish real tasks in our everyday life, like going to our wardrobe and scanning the labels of our clothes, to check out what they are made of, and if they are bio-based,” explains Sartorius. And since it is so easy to get confused, the project also launched a smartphone application called “Label Bio-Hero, on PlayStores and  AppStores. “It is first of all meant to help people understand which labels to trust and what they stand for. It basically helps the user find their way in their vast universe, to spot which products are really biodegradable and bio-based,” Sartorius says.

More information

Read the full article here

Any questions? Send an email to Valerie Sartorius, v.sartorius@fnr.de

From date
2023-05-30
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2023-08-31
SAVE THE DATE for SUSTRACK focus group workshop – “Limits, barriers and solutions to boost the transition towards a circular bio-based economy”

SAVE THE DATE for SUSTRACK focus group workshop – “Limits, barriers and solutions to boost the transition towards a circular bio-based economy”

Are you a stakeholder interested in plastics, construction, textile, and chemical sectors? Join SUSTRACK focus group workshop to boost the transition from linear fossil-based economy to circular bio-based economy!

SUSTRACK is organizing the focus group workshop “Limits, barriers and solutions to boost the transition towards a circular bio-based economy”, which will be held online on June 9th, 2023, from 10:00 to 13:00 CEST, as official partner event of the European Green Week .

The SUSTRACK project is a three-year initiative that supports policymakers in developing sustainable pathways to replace fossil and carbon-intensive systems with sustainable circular and bio-based systems at the EU and regional scale.

The focus group will be organised in two sessions:

  • a brief introduction of SUSTRACK project and its main results on the limits of fossil-based economy and technical, structural, governance, environmental, economic and cultural barriers to the transition to circular bio-based economy;
  • an interactive discussion with collaborative online tools, in which stakeholders will have the opportunity to give their opinion and identify, discuss, consolidate, prioritize the barriers across the four sectors.

Don’t miss it! Attendees will acquire valuable insights into challenges faced by the linear fossil-based economy, and barriers to the transition to circular bio-based economy, as well as into the drivers and benefits of sustainable transition and future activities within the SUSTRACK project.

Take a look at the agenda and express your interest here to participate! You will be reached as soon as possible to confirm your participation.

From date
2023-06-09
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2023-06-09
Project Development Assistance for the Circular Economy: Learnings from the HOOP project

Project Development Assistance for the Circular Economy: Learnings from the HOOP project

24 May 2023 | 14:00-15:30 | Online

Registration

Project Development Assistance (PDA) projects build the technical, economic and legal expertise needed for project development, leading to the launch of concrete investments. At the EU level such projects have been used extensively in the field of energy (efficiency). But (how) can the approach be transferred to Circular Economy projects?

HOOP is a pioneering Horizon 2020 project that is providing PDA to eight Lighthouse Cities and Regions across Europe. The project aims to unlock significant investments in state-of-the-art biowaste and wastewater valorisation technologies.

Now, two-and-a-half years into the project, partners will share their methodologies, experiences, encountered barriers and learnings with other EU projects, technology providers, consultancies and all interested stakeholders in a dedicated webinar.

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2023-05-24
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2023-05-24
BioGov.net Questionnaire: Governance of Bioeconomy Education and Training

BioGov.net Questionnaire: Governance of Bioeconomy Education and Training

The BioGov.net Project aims to establish innovative governance models in the bioeconomy by providing an inclusive training and mentoring framework in specific European regions. With this objective in mind, a questionnaire was created to gather information from key stakeholders.

This questionnaire aims to identify the needs, opportunities, expectations and solutions that stakeholders encounter regarding the governance of education and training in bioeconomy. Guidelines for the training governance framework will be developed using the collected data and the discussions held as part of the Communities of Practice established within the Project.

English, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Greek, Estonian, Slovenian, and Czech are the supported languages for the questionnaire. Please use the drop-down option to choose the language of your choice from the link.

Check out the questionnaire here!

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2023-05-15
Fostering grassland opportunities, circular business models and skills for resiliant rural communities

Fostering grassland opportunities, circular business models and skills for resiliant rural communities

The GO-GRASS project, funded under the Horizon 2020 programme, is organising a Green Week partner event entitled “Fostering grassland opportunities, circular business models and skills for resilient rural communities”.

This public event will take place on Thursday 8 June, from 14:00 to 16:00 (CET), online on Zoom.

At the occasion of the EU Green Week 2023, which focuses on 2023 on the topics of skills for sustainable, resilient and socially fair communities, this EU Green Week partner event aims to discuss new circular business models and skills for resilient rural communities, including specific best practices such as green biorefineries and relevant funding instruments.

The event will enrich the GO-GRASS policy recommendations presented in the draft White Paper for grassland opportunities.It is a chance to exchange on policy gaps at EU level, while identifying bottlenecks and solutions to support the circular bioeconomy in rural areas and upskill farmers and rural advisors. The webinar agenda will be available soon.

REGISTER HERE

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2023-06-08
To date
2023-06-08
Join SUSTCERT4BIOBASED Network of Interest and our first event

Join SUSTCERT4BIOBASED Network of Interest and our first event

Would you like to remain involved in the sustainability certification community and bioeconomy? Consider joining SUSTCERT4BIOBASED project Network of Interest!

The network brings together stakeholders from various fields, including the industrial sector, sustainability certification community, policymakers, and regional bioeconomy actors. By joining, you can collaborate with a diverse range of stakeholders, share knowledge on the sustainability certification of biobased products, and participate in bi-annual meetings. The network aims to promote the adoption of certification practices for biobased products.

In fact, the very first bi-annual Network of Interest meeting will take place on June 12th from 9.30-10.30 CET! Don’t miss out:

✅A fantastic line-up of  experts in sustainability certification.
✅ SUSTCERT4BIOBASED’s and its accomplishments so far, followed by an insightful 15-minute talk on the Green Claim Regulation and the role of voluntary certification schemes.
✅Engage in an open discussion on sustainability certification schemes, participate in a Q&A session and offer your feedback and expertise in our project.

Grab the opportunity and connect with like-minded individuals, offer your expertise and knowledge and gain valuable insights into current trends in the bioeconomy and sustainability certification sector.

Join SUSTCERT4BIOBASED network today and contribute to the mission of creating a sustainable and thriving bioeconomy!

Check out the members of the Network here and be part of it with just one click!

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2023-05-09
To date
2023-06-12
PITCH PERFECT and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2023

PITCH PERFECT and Boost the European Bioeconomy 2023

JOIN THIS NETWORKING EVENT IN BRUSSELS ON 25 SEPTEMBER 2023

Click here to view and download the event programme

This cross-border pitching, matchmaking and networking event brings together the networks of  eight innovation platforms: Pilots4U, Bio Base Connect, The ProteInn Club, BioeconomyVentures, Planet B.io, ShapingBio, Waste2Func and Tech4Biowaste.

As such, we can guarantee a diverse attendance reaching from SMEs, start-ups, scale-ups, large companies/corporates, investors, research organisations, technology providers to organisations offering relevant innovation services such as access to finance, scale-up trials, application testing, business plan writing, feedstock analysis, life cycle assessment, social acceptance, etc.

Pitching & Call for Pitch Abstracts

Participants are invited to submit a pitch application for a 7 minute pitch. As we are organising 9 pitch sessions of 90 minutes each, we are looking for at least 99 inspiring pitches. Not to exclude any interesting developments, pitch categories are not defined upon registration but should be relevant for further development of the bioeconomy.

Pitch applications can be done online via this link (submission form at the bottom of the page). Pitch application can be submitted until Tuesday 4 July 2023 at midnight the latest.

Matchmaking

The matchmaking are one-on-one meetings of 20 minutes arranged around 25 matchmaking tables aimed at finding new business partners. The scheduling of these meetings will be supported by an online matchmaking system, easy to use on a smartphone or laptop. The matchmaking tool will be activated by 1 September 2023.

Registration

A registration fee of € 149 (excl. VAT) per participant will be charged, which covers:

  • participation to all the event activities (pitching, matchmaking, networking)
  • coffee breaks and lunch
  • a closing networking drink.

To register use this link

More information

More info at this link.

Any questions? Send an email to Katrien.Molders@bbeu.org. For questions about the BioeconomyVentures Sessions, send an email to Aleksandar Zobec, aleksandar@f6s.com. For questions about the matchmaking send an email to Anneleen.De.Vriendt@bbeu.org.

 

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2023-09-25
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2023-09-25
Design Thinking and other non-formal educational methods for a more engaging teaching – 3rd E+ Circular Bricks Webinar

Design Thinking and other non-formal educational methods for a more engaging teaching – 3rd E+ Circular Bricks Webinar

Are you educators interested in innovative ways of teaching?

Design Thinking and other non-formal educational methods for a more engaging teaching
3rd E+ Circular Bricks Webinar – Area Europa

When
Thursday 11 May, 3 to 4 p.m.

Where

What
Circular Bricks is an Erasmus+ project that aims to provide innovative pedagogical tools to VET School Teachers to rethink and improve the educational model for the circular bioeconomy: the Design Thinking, a methodology explored and applied during the project, proved to be suitable both for dealing with circular bioeconomy topics and for actively involving teachers and students. Can it also be applied in other sectors? And with what results? Are there other forms of non-formal teaching that can have as much impact?
The third Circular Bricks webinar, coordinated by project partner Area Europa, intends to answer these questions, bringing to the table experiences from European projects on new educational methods.

Who
Gianluca Corzani, Area Europa Member and moderator – Introduction about Circular Bricks Project for a new education on Circular Bioeconomy
Benedetta Marotti, Circular Bricks Design Thinking Expert, Freelance Facilitator – Circular Bricks and the Design Thinking Methodology: our experience and results
Paula Beudean, Founder of C.School for Creative Acts – The Erasmus+ Sentra project and Design Thinking applied to youth social entrepreneurship
Silvia Fazio, Grant Manager of Escape4Change – Non-formal education methods and edutainment as effective elements for a new form of teaching

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2023-05-11
To date
2023-05-11
COOPID Bioeconomy Conference

COOPID Bioeconomy Conference

Next 31st of May COOPID organises the final event of the project after 2.5 years of work: the COOPID Bioeconomy Conference, an official #EUGreenWeek 2023 Partner Event.

About COOPID

COOPID is an H2020-funded project active since January 2021 with the mission to foster the development of the bioeconomy in the agri-food sector. With this goal, the project has implemented a strategy based on a cascading multiplier effect:

  1. The selection of 11 real successful businesses in the EU and the organisation of visits to these cases. Participants raised to more than 500.
  2. An ambassador programme with primary producers (127 #COOPIDambassadors) and more than 1500 impacts.
  3. The production of high-quality resources (>4000 downloads & views) and a supportive digital project presence.

Why Join Us?

Participate in person in the final project conference where the results of 2.5 years of work will be presented.

  1. Take part in a debate with experts on challenges faced by primary producers in the bioeconomy & business opportunities that are on the rise.
  2. Connect with key players in the sector.
  3. Find out first-hand what are the recommendations produced by the COOPID project
  4. Visit the project exhibition, and take home all the videos, resources and materials produced by the COOPID project.

Who Is This Event For?

  • Primary producers
  • Policy makers
  • Agri-food cooperatives
  • Organisations in the agri-food sector
  • EU Projects
  • Industry and academia

Other Key Events on the Same Day in Brussels: The 2023 EU AgriResearch Conference

The 31 May 2023 (13:30 CEST – 1 June 2023, 18:00 CEST), the Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development (European Commission) is organizing the 2023 edition of the EU AgriResearch Conference: “This year’s edition will give participants the opportunity to engage with scientists, farmers, rural communities, industry, advisors, policymakers, citizens and NGO representatives.” (European Commission)

The agenda of the COOPID Bioeconomy Conference (09.00-12:30) and the 2023 EU AgriResearch Conference (13:30-18:00) are compatible, with the venues are 15 minutes walk apart: if interested, you can enjoy both agri-food events in your day in Brussels.

More information on the 2023 EU AgriResearch Conference here.

Where To Find More About COOPID?

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2023-05-31
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2023-05-31
1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum (hybrid event)

1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum (hybrid event)

Are you a stakeholder representing regions and islands, ports and shipping, fisheries and aquaculture, citizens and youth, industries, cities, research and education? Join the debate to shape the future for an Healthy, Pollution free Mediterranean Sea!

BlueMissionMed CSA is organising the “1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum”, which will take place on 30 May 2023 morning at Palazzo dei Normanni, Palermo, Italy in hybrid format, as side event in the context of the high-level event EU Mission ‘Restore our Ocean and Waters by 2030’ – The Mediterranean lighthouse in action Palermo – organised by the European Commission.

The “1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum” will be organised in two sessions:

  • “Inspire and Inform” session: presentation of inspirational case studies of innovative transformative solutions from the above-mentioned stakeholder categories to stimulate the discussion and knowledge sharing among participants, about the Mediterranean hydrosphere depollution and restoration.
  • BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum debate: a participatory thematic discussion involving representatives of the above-mentioned stakeholder categories in parallel round tables.

The outcomes of the 1st BlueMissionMed Stakeholder Forum will be presented at the opening of the high-level event “The Mediterranean lighthouse in action”, on 30 May afternoon.

Take a look at the agenda and register here to participate online or onsite!

From date
2023-05-30
To date
2023-05-30