Category: Events

Environmental Risk areas and Circular Bioeconomy

Environmental Risk areas and Circular Bioeconomy

Posted on by Louis Ferrini

The event on Environmental Risk areas and Circular Bioeconomy, a new approach to the management of contaminated sites with a strategic perspective for sustainable development.

The event – organized by CNR, CISAS and BIOVOICES projects, in collaboration with ARPA – aims to identify recommendations for a new management of risk areas at national level and for regional development in line with European innovation strategies . Together – civil society, industry, research and politics – they will promote a territorial vision aimed at protecting the environment, ecosystems and health for sustainable development.

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2019-09-24
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2019-09-24
The BIOECONOMY Village at the European Researchers’ Night 2019

The BIOECONOMY Village at the European Researchers’ Night 2019

Posted on by Louis Ferrini

What is the Bioeconomy? What are the products of renewable origin of daily use? Is it possible to make more sustainable choices for the environment and for our health, replacing the fossil-based products?

Products of natural origin can answer these questions. Waste or by-products can be a great resource for the circular economy and for the bioeconomy: fabrics from coffee grounds, elephant poop paper, apple and orange peel, cosmetics from tomato peel or insects. Biodegradable toys, Spirulina as superfood, restoration with prickly pear, building applications from fungi, 3D printing with hemp: these are just some of the possibilities offered by the bioeconomy!

On 27 and 28 September 2019, the Italian edition in Frascati of the European Researchers’ Night will host the BIOECONOMY Village, promoted by the BIOVOICES, STAR-ProBio, Biobridges and LIFT projects funded by the European Commission.

At the BIOECONOMY Village UNITELMA Sapienza, FVA new media research, Curioctipus, Algaria and Ma.Re. Project will show you what the bioeconomy is!

Come and discover them in occasion of the European Researchers’ Night organized by Frascati Scienza, #BEES -BE a citizEn Scientist, the great event that brings science to the streets, among citizens, young people and students.

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2019-09-27
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2019-09-28
Business Models in the Herb & Apple Value Chains

Business Models in the Herb & Apple Value Chains

Posted on by Anna Bäuerle

On 24rd of October 2019 a new AlpBioEco Workshop will take place at Terralia in Avignon. On the basis of eco-innovative product ideas and business models which were developed in the previous workshops, the aim of the workshop is to find regional, cross-industry solutions for the development of business models in the apple & herb value chain.

The workshop will focus on the concrete further development of ideas that have already been generated in the previous workshop round 1. Ideas and analyses for new product developments
could be extended, discussed and selected. On the basis of these results, the workshop participants further develop concrete business models and discuss it in terms of their suitability for practice.
Why should you participate?
You should participate in this workshop if you …
o … want to influence the sustainable development of the Alpine region.
o …want to contribute to the development of eco-innovative business models.
o …develop and market new products from apples and walnuts
o …exchange information with other experts and share creative ideas on bioeconomics.
to develop a new product.
o …would like to stay up to date with the latest developments in the area of
      Bioeconomics.
o …would like to expand your interdisciplinary and supraregional network.
Where and When?
Date: 23rd of October 2019
Time: 09:30 – 17:00 o’clock
Location: Terralia, Avignon
Value Chains: Apples & Herbs
Registration: via E-mail to clement.diot@pole-terralia.com
Workshop Language: French
 
Travel expenses can be refunded.
Pictures © AlpBioEco
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2019-10-24
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2019-10-24
Innovation in the Herb & Apple Value Chains

Innovation in the Herb & Apple Value Chains

Posted on by Anna Bäuerle

On 23rd of October 2019a new AlpBioEco Workshop will take place at Business Upper Austria in Linz . On the basis of eco-innovative product ideas and business models which were developed in the previous workshops, the aim of the workshop is to find regional, cross-industry solutions for the development of business models in the apple & herb value chain.

The workshop will focus on the concrete further development of ideas that have already been generated in the previous workshop round 1. Ideas and analyses for new product developments
could be extended, discussed and selected. On the basis of these results, the workshop participants further develop concrete business models and discuss it in terms of their suitability for practice.
Why should you participate?
You should participate in this workshop if you …
o … want to influence the sustainable development of the Alpine region.
o …want to contribute to the development of eco-innovative business models.
o …develop and market new products from apples and walnuts
o …exchange information with other experts and share creative ideas on bioeconomics.
to develop a new product.
o …would like to stay up to date with the latest developments in the area of
      Bioeconomics.
o …would like to expand your interdisciplinary and supraregional network.
Where and When?
Date: 23rd of October 2019
Time: 09:30 – 17:00 o’clock
Location: Business Upper Austria, Linz
Value Chains: Apples & Herbs
Registration: via E-mail to Kristina Eder kristina.eder@biz-up.at
Workshop Language: german
 
Travel expenses can be refunded.
Pictures © AlpBioEco
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2019-10-23
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2019-10-23
Innovation in the Walnut & Apple Value Chains

Innovation in the Walnut & Apple Value Chains

Posted on by Anna Bäuerle

On 8th of November 2019 a new AlpBioEco Workshop will take place at InnoCamp Sigmaringen. On the basis of eco-innovative product ideas and business models which were developed in the previous workshops, the aim of the workshop is to find regional, cross-industry solutions for the development of business models in the apple & walnut value chain.

The workshop will focus on the concrete further development of ideas that have already been generated in the previous workshop round 1. Ideas and analyses for new product developments could be extended, discussed and selected. On the basis of these results, the workshop participants further develop concrete business models and discuss it in terms of their suitability for practice.
Why should you participate?
You should participate in this workshop if you …
o … want to influence the sustainable development of the Alpine region.
o …want to contribute to the development of eco-innovative business models.
o …develop and market new products from apples and walnuts
o …exchange information with other experts and share creative ideas on bioeconomics.
to develop a new product.
o …would like to stay up to date with the latest developments in the area of
      Bioeconomics.
o …would like to expand your interdisciplinary and supraregional network.
Where and When?
Date: 8th of November 2019
Time: 09:30 – 17:00 o’clock
Location: InnoCamp Sigmaringen, Marie-Curie Str 20, 72488 Sigmaringen
Value Chains: Apples & Walnuts
Registration: via E-mail to Cornelia Ptach ptach@hs-albsig.de or Heidi Brandauer brandauer@hs-albsig.de (AlpBioEco Team Albstadt-Sigmaringen University)
Workshop Language: german
Hosts: Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, BUND Regionalverband Bodensee-Oberschwaben, City of Sigmaringen
Travel expenses can be refunded.
Pictures © AlpBioEco
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2019-11-08
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2019-11-08
Innovation in the Walnut & Apple Value Chains – Workshop

Innovation in the Walnut & Apple Value Chains – Workshop

Posted on by Anna Bäuerle

On 11th of october 2019 a new AlpBioEco Workshop will take place at Vom Fass  at Waldburg near Ravensburg . On the basis of eco-innovative product ideas and business models which were developed in the previous workshops, the aim of the workshop is to find regional, cross-industry solutions for the development of business models in the apple & walnut value chain.

The workshop will focus on the concrete further development of ideas that have already been generated in the previous workshop round 1. Ideas and analyses for new product developments
could be extended, discussed and selected. On the basis of these results, the workshop participants further develop concrete business models and discuss it in terms of their suitability for practice.
Why should you participate?
You should participate in this workshop if you …
o … want to influence the sustainable development of the Alpine region.
o …want to contribute to the development of eco-innovative business models.
o …develop and market new products from apples and walnuts
o …exchange information with other experts and share creative ideas on bioeconomics.
to develop a new product.
o …would like to stay up to date with the latest developments in the area of
      Bioeconomics.
o …would like to expand your interdisciplinary and supraregional network.
Where and When?
Date: 11th of October 2019
Time: 09:30 – 17:00 o’clock
Location: Vom Fass AG Waldburg,  am Langholz 17, 88289 Waldburg
Value Chains: Apples & Walnuts
Registration: via E-mail to Cornelia Ptach ptach@hs-albsig.de or Heidi Brandauer brandauer@hs-albsig.de (AlpBioEco Team Albstadt-Sigmaringen University)
Workshop Language: german
Hosts: Vom Fass AG, Albstadt-Sigmaringen University, BUND Regionalverband Bodensee-Oberschwaben, City of Sigmaringen
Travel expenses can be refunded.
Pictures © AlpBioEco
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2019-10-11
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2019-10-11
Sustainable business models for the European bioeconomy

Sustainable business models for the European bioeconomy

Posted on by Ilaria Re

NAPLES, ITALY
CONGRESS CENTER OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NAPLES FEDERICO II, VIA PARTENOPE 36

THE CONTRIBUTION OF THE INTERREGIONAL COOPERATION IN THE CREATION OF BIO-BASED COMPETITIVE MARKET.

The workshop aims to exchange ideas on how to support the interregional cooperation on the innovative use of non-food biomass, share experience and discuss bottlenecks in the final step from technical maturity to industrial and market implementation.

The workshop will take place in University of Naples as a satellite event of the “International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy” (Naples, 3-4 October) one of the leading events for the circular bioeconomy.

The workshop organised by the Bioeconomy Pilot of the Vanguard Initiative see the presence of the demo-cases leaders, new potential industry partners from other Vanguard regions and some of the most important players/venture capitals at the global level and will be the occasion to discuss value chains, education, the role of regions and cities in specific round tables.

REGISTRATION: HTTPS://BIECONOMYMODELS.EVENTBRITE.IT

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2019-10-02
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2019-10-02
Transition towards blue and green economies in the Mediterranean

Transition towards blue and green economies in the Mediterranean

Posted on by Merce Boy

“Transition towards blue and green economies in the Mediterranean” marks Interreg Med Blue and Green Growth Communities’ three years anniversary, representing the end of their first implementation period and bridging to the upcoming one. After three years of reflections, technical analyses and pilots, multiple events and links with external key actors, both communities from Interreg Med’s innovation axis join forces to reflect on key common issues and spaces for more collaboration towards innovative sustainable growth in the Mediterranean.

During its first day, addressing the role of territorial cooperation for sustainable development, as well as business innovation, access to finance, education to sustainability, and policy-making for bluer and greener economies, this event aims to reflect on regional smart specialization strategies and on how sustainability is fostered though Mediterranean clusters. It is open to a wide variety of participants and will involve key stakeholders from the European Institutions, the private and finance sectors, the academia, NGOs and thematic community projects for a common dialogue.

During its second day, both communities present the opportunity to address inherent issues in a more sectoral way link to the blue economy on the one hand, and to the green economy on the other.

All conclusions from the discussions will be transferred to the whole of the communities in view of their respective next implementation phases, as to other stakeholders through events such as the Research & Innovation Days organized the following week, or the EU Open Days.

Agenda, Logistics and Registration: https://green-growth.interreg-med.eu/news-events/events/detail/actualites/blue-growth-and-green-growth-joint-event-transition-towards-blue-and-green-economies-in-the-mediter/

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2019-09-19
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2019-09-20
The economy of the sea: valorisation of marine resources. Balance between environmental protection and economic and social development needs.

The economy of the sea: valorisation of marine resources. Balance between environmental protection and economic and social development needs.

Posted on by Louis Ferrini
The sea represents for the Italian territory a great opportunity for growth and economic and social development through the enhancement of the marine ecosystem. The balance between environmental protection and the needs of economic and social development are essential for a sustainable development.

In the context of the Mini Maker Faire, BIOVOICES in collaboration with Biobridges and MISTRAL projects organized a regional MML workshop entitled “The economy of the sea: valorisation of marine resources. Balance between environmental protection and economic and social development needs.”

The Mini Maker Faire is an initiative organized by Maker Faire Rome and Lazio Innova. A cycle of 7 free training and in-depth meetings dedicated to makers, companies and aspiring entrepreneurs, to develop technological skills.

Thursday 26 September from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm, a Mini Maker Faire on the economy of the sea will be held at the Spazio Attivo of Latina.

In the first part of the day the speakers of the most important realities, including Marevivo, CNR, Legambiente Terracina, Biobridges and BIOVOICES projects will share their good practices, research, ideas, projects and solutions by presenting an overview of the policies, strategies, action plans, technological infrastructures and financial instruments. In the second part of the day, through the testimonies of speakers of the most important realities protagonists of best practices including Enea, SEADS and Mermazing, we will talk about biodiversity conservation, sustainable development, enhancement and promotion of marine protected areas, fight against pollution and to illegal fishing and environmental education to finally address, through the involvement of all the participants, challenges, opportunities and barriers to promote territorial development.

To register click HERE

Info and reservations: fablablatina@lazioinnova.it – tel 0660516861

Agenda (ITA) available HERE 

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2019-09-26
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2019-09-26
Science is Wonderful! 2019

Science is Wonderful! 2019

Posted on by Louis Ferrini

Science is Wonderful! is a free exhibition which brings the world of science to the public. Fighting cancer, slowing down global warming, preventing hunger and drought, facilitating human life in space… it is all part of the variety of activities schools, families and young people can discover at the event.

Through hands-on experiments, live demonstrations, face-to-face chats with researchers, Science is Wonderful! shows how science impacts our daily lives. More than 5,000 people took part in the ‘Science is Wonderful!’ event in Brussels in 2018.

This year, the European Commission organises Science is Wonderful! together with the first edition of the European Research and Innovation Days (EU R&I Days) which will take place from 24 to 26 September in KANAL – Centre Pompidou, also in Brussels.

The EU R&I Days will bring together world leaders to debate and shape the future of research and innovation. Co-creation and engagement with stakeholders will be the main topic of the first European R&I Days. The aim of this event is to help build the strategic priorities for the first four years of the implementation of Horizon Europe (2021-2027), the EU’s next Framework Programme for Research and Innovation.

Some of the European Bioeconomy Network partners, including BIOVOICES, Biobridges, BIOWAYS, BioCannDo and LIFT projects, will share at their stands presentations, activities and games.

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2019-09-24

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2019-09-26