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Agroinlog final e-Conference – “Promoting the development of bioeconomy in rural areas”

Agroinlog final e-Conference – “Promoting the development of bioeconomy in rural areas”

The H2020-funded AGROinLOG Project, about the valorization of agricultural residues in three European agro-industries to produce biocommodities for new markets, would like to promote and invite interested parties to participate in its final e-conference that will take place next Tuesday 30th of June 2020 from 11:00 to 14:00 CET under the title “Promoting the development of bioeconomy in rural areas”.

The project will finalize next month having assessed the viability of implementing the ‘Integrated Biomass Logistics Centers’ business model in agro-industries from different sectors.
Moreover, speakers from MAGIG and AgroBioHeat EU projects will participate in order to share their experiences developing and promoting biobased and energy chains in different European areas.

This conference is an opportunity to learn first-hand from the experience of these projects and discuss the use of biomass residues and waste in value chains of different agricultural sectors, and thus, about the adoption of the bioeconomy in the agri-food sector.
The event is designed especially for biomass producers, boiler manufacturers, pellet producers, researchers, technicians, policy actors, municipalities, agroindustries, extension services, agrarian associations, farmers, etc.

There is a REGISTRATION FORM at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedXTc3yOIKCU6AS5buXj3B4ZTwlw-RkoQNUc0EQaXkcMbiHA/viewform (which is required for participation).

Tina Papasideri
INASO-PASEGES
Athens-Greece

-Papasideri ( papasideri@paseges.gr )

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1st Webinar on Sustainability | Making the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy Sustainable and Inclusive

1st Webinar on Sustainability | Making the Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy Sustainable and Inclusive

Among the 114 definitions of the circular economy proposed (Kirchherr, Reike and Hekkert, 2017), it can be stated that the circular economy—defined “as a regenerative system in which resource input and waste, emission, and energy leakage are minimised by slowing, closing, and narrowing material and energy loops” (Geissdoerferp et al. 2017, p. 759)—has been enriched by the contribution of the bioeconomy sector, given that a sustainable bioeconomy represents the renewable “segment” of the circular economy (EC 2018).

But how circular is the bioeconomy? And how pervasive it is among small and medium firms? What are the challenges and opportunities associated with a transition to a circular bioeconomy in the post COVID-19 era?

These and more will be discussed during the webinar.

Chair: Prof. Dr. Piergiuseppe Morone

Date: 29 June 2020

Time: 11:00am (CEST) | 5:00am (EDT) | 5:00pm (CST)

Webinar ID: 827 4661 3931

Webinar Secretariat: sustainability.webinar@mdpi.com

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2020-06-29
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2020-06-29
KETBIO WEBINAR on Project Financing – Funding vs. Investment ? Tips and Recommendations for startups, SME and projects

KETBIO WEBINAR on Project Financing – Funding vs. Investment ? Tips and Recommendations for startups, SME and projects

Next KETBIO _biotech transfer webinar on 26 June, 1pm (CET):  

Finance your #biotech project: Funding vs. investment ?

Dr Emma Faldon, from the Knowledge Transfer Networkl KTN @KTNUK is presenting tips and recommendations for projects, startups & SMEs whether they should go for funding or for investment. 

Register  now: bit.ly/3dp59eQ

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2020-06-26
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2020-06-26
POWER4BIO webinar series: Biochemicals. Supporting policies for bioeconomy – focus on biochemicals

POWER4BIO webinar series: Biochemicals. Supporting policies for bioeconomy – focus on biochemicals

Training Webinar 5: Supporting policies for bioeconomy – focus on biochemicals
Tuesday, July 14; 10:30 – 11:30 CEST

POWER4BIO is organising a training webinar series about biochemicals. In five thematic training webinars, experts from the POWER4BIO consortium, related bioeconomy projects, companies from the biochemical sector, research institutes and international agencies will give insights about the current status of biochemicals at EU level, innovative practices and keys for successful business cases, value chains, sustainability, funding opportunities and supporting policies. All webinars are free of charge and open to everyone.

In the fifth and last training webinar of the POWER4BIO webinar series, we will tackle the needs, limitations and opportunities of policy instruments for the biochemicals sector. We will take a closer look to policy instruments that facilitate and set requirements to the development of potential value chains. We will also present results and good policy examples from task 4.2 of the POWER4BIO project: public policies and regulation to support bio-based business models at regional level.

Speaker:
• Dr. Berien Elbersen: Wageningen Food & Biobased Research (40 min; 15 min Q&A)

For more information, please visit our news entry about the webinar series.

You can register for the training webinar under the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfURhyXeIhFxaV9HfC2yNniYWEK0X9ySDdN3URPzY0bzRr5SA/viewform

If any questions remain, please feel free to contact Ms. Laura García: laura.garcia@dbfz.de

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2020-07-14
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2020-07-14
POWER4BIO webinar series: Biochemicals. How to finance bio-based chemicals and its value chains using European Structural and Investment Funds.

POWER4BIO webinar series: Biochemicals. How to finance bio-based chemicals and its value chains using European Structural and Investment Funds.

Training Webinar 4: How to finance bio-based chemicals and its value chains using European Structural and Investment Funds
Tuesday, July 14; 9:00 – 10:30 CEST

POWER4BIO is organising a training webinar series about biochemicals. In five thematic training webinars, experts from the POWER4BIO consortium, related bioeconomy projects, companies from the biochemical sector, research institutes and international agencies will give insights about the current status of biochemicals at EU level, innovative practices and keys for successful business cases, value chains, sustainability, funding opportunities and supporting policies. All webinars are free of charge and open to everyone.

In the fourth POWER4BIO training webinar about biochemicals, we will envisage the design and access to funding schemes to set up financial products for bio-based chemicals enterprises. We will also take practical aspects to implement financial Instruments into account. We will reveal our lessons learned in the fields of loan, guarantee and equity instruments and presentation of relevant best practices.

Speakers:
• Introduction: Dr. Nora Szarka – DBFZ (5 min)
• Ms. Francesca Natali: META Group (50 min; 30 min Q&A)

For more information, please visit our news entry about the webinar series.

You can register for the training webinar under the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfURhyXeIhFxaV9HfC2yNniYWEK0X9ySDdN3URPzY0bzRr5SA/viewform

If any questions remain, please feel free to contact Ms. Laura García: laura.garcia@dbfz.de

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2020-07-14
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2020-07-14
POWER4BIO webinar series: Biochemicals. Sustainability in biochemical production

POWER4BIO webinar series: Biochemicals. Sustainability in biochemical production

Training Webinar 3: Sustainability in biochemical production
Tuesday, July 7; 10:30 am – 11:30 CEST

POWER4BIO is organising a training webinar series about biochemicals. In five thematic training webinars, experts from the POWER4BIO consortium, related bioeconomy projects, companies from the biochemical sector, research institutes and international agencies will give insights about the current status of biochemicals at EU level, innovative practices and keys for successful business cases, value chains, sustainability, funding opportunities and supporting policies. All webinars are free of charge and open to everyone.

In the third POWER4BIO training webinar, we will give insights into integrated sustainability assessment of a regional bioeconomy network. We will also present indicators that enable monitoring and evaluation of the sustainability of bioeconomy.

Speakers:
• Dr. Alberto Bezama: Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung – UFZ (20 min; 10 min Q&A)
• Dr. Almona Tani: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations – FAO, Climate Change Division (20 min; 10 min Q&A)

For more information, please visit our news entry about the webinar series.

You can register for the training webinar under the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfURhyXeIhFxaV9HfC2yNniYWEK0X9ySDdN3URPzY0bzRr5SA/viewform

If any questions remain, please feel free to contact Ms. Laura García: laura.garcia@dbfz.de

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2020-07-07
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2020-07-07
POWER4BIO webinar series: Biochemicals. Innovative practices and keys for successful business cases

POWER4BIO webinar series: Biochemicals. Innovative practices and keys for successful business cases

Training Webinar 2: Innovative practices and keys for successful business cases
Tuesday, July 7; 9:00 am – 10:30 CEST

POWER4BIO is organising a training webinar series about biochemicals. In five thematic training webinars, experts from the POWER4BIO consortium, related bioeconomy projects, companies from the biochemical sector, research institutes and international agencies will give insights about the current status of biochemicals at EU level, innovative practices and keys for successful business cases, value chains, sustainability, funding opportunities and supporting policies. All webinars are free of charge and open to everyone.

In the second POWER4BIO training webinar about biochemicals, we will introduce good examples from biochemicals start-ups, medium and large companies. Based on the presented good practice examples, we will highlight key activities, the flexibility of their business cases, innovative cooperations and other practices to make business case viable.

Speakers:
• Introduction: Dr. Nora Szarka – DBFZ (5 min)
• Biofabrik Technologies GmbH: Mr. Oliver Riedel (CEO) (20 min; 10 min Q&A)
• Biorefineries area exemplary R&D projects: Mr. Arne Gröngröft – DBFZ (20 min; 10 min Q&A)
• Foundry Alfe Chem, Italy: Mr. Gianni Rizzuto (CEO) (20 min; 10 min Q&A)

For more information, please visit our news entry about the webinar series.

You can register for the training webinar under the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfURhyXeIhFxaV9HfC2yNniYWEK0X9ySDdN3URPzY0bzRr5SA/viewform

If any questions remain, please feel free to contact Ms. Laura García: laura.garcia@dbfz.de

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2020-07-07
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2020-07-07
POWER4BIO webinar series: biochemicals. Biochemicals: status-quo at EU level and roadmap

POWER4BIO webinar series: biochemicals. Biochemicals: status-quo at EU level and roadmap

Training Webinar 1: Biochemicals: status-quo at EU level and roadmap
Tuesday, June 30; 9:00 am – 10:30 CEST

In this first POWER4BIO training webinar about biochemicals, we will provide an overview of the development of biochemicals in Europe and outline keys aspects to increase their share on the chemicals market. Between 2017-2019, a roadmap has been developed to guide the chemical industry how to increase the share of bio-based or renewable feedstock for organic chemicals up to 25% in 2030. We will present the development, scope and results of the roadmap and discuss the short, medium and long-term strategic actions for bio-based cosmetics, paints and agrochemicals and the role of the key actors influencing their development.

Speakers:
• Welcome: Ms. Laura García and Dr. Nora Szarka – DBFZ (10 min)
• RoadtoBio: Dr.-Ing. Lea König – DECHEMA e.V. and Ms. Yamini Panchaksharam – E4tech (UK) (30 min; 10 min Q&A)
• Ms. Ilaria Re: EU Project Office Director from Consorzio Italbiotec (30 min; 10 min Q&A)

For more information, please visit our news entry about the webinar series.

You can register for the training webinar under the following link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfURhyXeIhFxaV9HfC2yNniYWEK0X9ySDdN3URPzY0bzRr5SA/viewform

If any questions remain, please feel free to contact Ms. Laura García: laura.garcia@dbfz.de

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2020-06-30
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2020-06-30
KETBIO BOOSTER CONFERENCE

KETBIO BOOSTER CONFERENCE

Biotechnology at the heart of a green and healthy recovery for Europe 

Virtual Conference on Circular Economy Innovation , 17 June – start 10 am 

How to speed up biotech commercialisation to bring us forward 

Register here and see the full programme: bit.ly/2XGJUR4

With top speakers from EU Commission ( JD Malo, Pavel Misiga, Juergen Tiedje), Europabio, CEFIC, Biotech Clusters, European Circular Economy Investment Funders  and Virtual Panel Debate – pose your questions there !

Featuring Top Projects close to market:  the top three winners ” the best of EU bitoech” of the KETBIO competition will be announced in the afternoon – meet the innovators there.

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2020-06-17
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2020-06-17
Bioeconomy in our daily life- webinar: “Wear What You Talk – Bioeconomy & Textiles

Bioeconomy in our daily life- webinar: “Wear What You Talk – Bioeconomy & Textiles

Did you know that most of the fibers that are produced globally are made from non-renewable resources? In this webinar we will elaborate on the role of the textile and fashion industry within bioeconomy. Moreover, you will learn more about the universe of natural fibers. What kind of natural resources are applied? How can fiber production be sustainable? And what does this mean for me as a consumer? During a lively discussion, you will be able to engage with leading experts of the textile- and fashion industry and ask them, what you always wanted to know.

AGENDA – June 17th at 16:00-17:00 CET

  • Introduction into the great variety of fibers
    • Cornelia Voß, Expert on Textiles at Wissenschaftsladen Bonn, Germany
  • Fibers made from wood – our position in the circular and bio-based economy
    • Waltraud Kaserer, Director Strategic Partnerships and Public Affairs, Lenzing AG, Austria
  • Is it possible to combine Fashion & Sustainability? How to achieve a more conscious wardrobe.
    • Elin Larsson, Program Director RE:Source, Sweden
  • Q&A Session

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This webinar is organized by the Ecosocial Forum Austria & Europe and Wissenschaftsladen Bonn (the Austrian and German hub) in collaboration with Vetenskap & Allmänhet, VA of the Nordic hub. It will be held in English. Registration is free of charge.

Further information and registration can be found here

Questions about textiles, fashion and bioeconomy? Don´t hesitate and send them to us! We will post them into our Dialogue Zone where you will be able to participate with your contributions. Please stay updated and visit the Dialogue Zone.

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2020-06-17
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2020-06-17