Our consortium is excited to announce our first national event taking place in Bologna, Italy on 27^th of June 2025. The National Event will be a public event open to researchers, industrial professionals, policymakers and all stakeholders interested in enhancing the safety and sustainability of chemicals and nanomaterials through innovation. This event is dedicated to exploiting pathways to bridging the gap from science to policy, industry and the general public. Specifically, scientific sessions will be alternated with roundtable discussions to bring multiple perspectives and embrace transdisciplinary knowledge exchange. The event will also mark the official launch of the CheMatSustain Facility, and is organized in a Hybrid setting to make the event accessible to all interested stakeholders. The in-person session will take place in Bologna, Italy. All details about participation will be provided after registration. The facility is an open-access platform, designed to serve three main stakeholder groups—policymakers, industry leaders, and the general public—with targeted resources and support.

For policymakers, the platform provides essential support in developing a clear regulatory framework and offers guidance on safety and sustainability standards, enabling informed decision-making and policy development. Industry leaders will benefit from resources that facilitate the scale-up of safe and sustainable production methods for specific chemicals and nanomaterials, helping them to align with emerging safety regulations and sustainability goals.

Additionally, the platform offers robust methodologies for assessing the toxicological and ecotoxicological properties of nanoparticles. This includes comprehensive data on their absorption within the body, accumulation in tissues and organs, transport characteristics, exposure levels, dose/response information, and their distribution and persistence in the environment.

For citizens, the platform serves as an accessible, science-based resource to better understand chemical exposure and its implications for daily life, providing clear, reliable information to support public health and safety awareness.

Do not miss the opportunity to engage with the latest advancements in the field.

Reserve your seat by registering at the following link: https://forms.office.com/e/PTBmTqNrGk

On 14 May 2025 join BioGov.net project in Brussels for the Final Event “Growing Together: Art, Inclusion & Green Skills”, where the key results focused on capacity building, governance, and skills development for a sustainable and circular bioeconomy will be presented to the community in bioeconomy education and relevant policy makers.

Date: 14th of May, 2025
Time: 14h30 to 17h30
Venue: Comet Louise Brussels, Belgium – Pl. Stéphanie 20, 1050 Bruxelles, Bélgica

Check the agenda here!
And don’t miss the chance to register here!

Details

Over the past two years, BioGov.net has collaborated across eight European countries, engaging diverse stakeholders to identify local needs and co-create solutions that enable regions to lead in the transition toward a greener, more inclusive bioeconomy.
This final event brings together policymakers, educators, researchers, and bioeconomy practitioners to explore how the project’s outcomes and tools can support regional strategies and capacity building across Europe.

Dive into insights that shape regional and EU bioeconomy strategies during the Policy & Education Recommendations session, followed by two interactive moments: the Designing a Bio-Based Education Programme session and the Art Meets Bioeconomy session—a unique sensory experience blending creativity and sustainability.

Don’t miss our Exhibition Corner, showcasing standout project results and innovative, even disruptive, bio-based products!

On 6 May 2025 (10:00 – 11:30 CEST, online) the SUSTRACK project, in collaboration with the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet), is hosting “Projects4Future – Shaping Tomorrow: Horizon Europe Projects Driving the Circular Bio-based Transition”.

This Mobilisation and Mutual Learning (MML) workshop will bring together leading Horizon Europe projects focused on Standardisation, Certification, Labelling, and Monitoring to exchange knowledge, share lessons learned, and consolidate policy recommendations that will shape the future of the circular bio-based economy.
Specifically, the workshop will identify key outcomes, tools, resources, and policy recommendations that support the transition to a circular bio-based economy. The consolidated results will be presented at the BIOBASEDCERT cluster final conference on 13 May in Brussels, engaging policymakers from different DGs and key stakeholders.

Who Should Participate?
This event is designed for coordinators and task leaders of EU-funded projects and initiatives working on:

• Monitoring indicators for the circular transition
• Scenario assessment and foresight
• Standardisation, labelling and certification
• Business models
• Capacity building and collaboration
• Policy recommendations
• Exploitation strategies

What to Expect?
Through interactive sessions using the MIRO Board, participants will:

• Map and exchange project outcomes, tools, and resources
• Identify gaps, needs, and challenges for their effective implementation
• Gather and consolidate policy recommendations to inform future research and policy agendas

Discover more browsing the concept note and agenda!

How to Participate?
Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. Secure your spot by 5 May at noon: your insights can help supporting current and future projects, initiatives, and policies in the transition towards a circular bio-based economy!

Next 10 April 2025, GenB and BioBeo will hoste their Final Event in Brussels, where they will explore how education and policy can drive the transition towards a sustainable and circular bioeconomy.

This event, titled “Bridging generations: Education and Policy to shape a sustainable future” will showcase the results, educational models and tools developed by the GenB and BioBeo in the past two years, as well as good practices and recommendations for key EU funded projects and experts in bioeconomy education.

Why should you attend?

• Gain insights into the future of bioeconomy education
• Explore actionable policy recommendations
• Connect with experts and stakeholders
• Participate in an immersive, hands-on bioeconomy experience!

Register here
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Are you working in the textile, fertilizer, or packaging industry? We are gathering insights to better understand the challenges and opportunities of transitioning to a circular economy.

We are conducting a survey to understand better the challenges and opportunities companies face in adopting circular economy practices. Your input will help identify key barriers, economic drivers, and the role of secondary and bio-based materials in these sectors.

In this initiative, we aim to develop recommendations and strategies that support businesses like yours in shifting toward a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy.

Take a few minutes to complete our short survey: EUSurvey – Survey

Your responses will remain anonymous, and the results will contribute to meaningful actions for a more circular and sustainable future.

Thank you for being a part of this journey!