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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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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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Choosing the right biomass feedstock strategy (webinar)

Choosing the right biomass feedstock strategy (webinar)

Posted on by James Ling

For any bio-based project, identifying the right feedstock strategy is a key aspect. One of the first steps to make the project viable is to secure a continuous and long-term supply of biomass. This ensures the plant runs efficiently and does not experience interruptions.

But biomass availability is complex to estimate. It is necessary to assess which feedstock is available close by to avoid high transport costs. The feedstock must also have sufficient quality and specific characteristics to meet the technical requirements of the plant. The cost and sustainability of the chosen biomass are equally crucial.

This webinar will explore all these key aspects drawing from the long-standing experience of three experts in biomass feedstocks. To join the webinar please register at this link. Registered participants will receive by email a link to join the webinar 1-2 hours before the scheduled start time.

The webinar is the first in a series called ‘From biomass to bio-based products’. Subsequent webinars will focus on: Developing a pyrolysis-based biorefinery (November), Making products out of lignin and sugars (January), Ensuring sustainability (March).

 

SPEAKERS

Sonja Germer, Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB)

Innovations in lignocellulosic biomass production: effects on costs, sustainability and acceptance

Lars Wietschel, University of Augsburg

Agroforestry residue potentials in the European Union: current status and future perspectives

Bart Tambuyser, CAPAX Biobased Development

Virtual pyrolysis plant locations: availability and quality of biomass

Chair: Bert Van de Beld, BTG Biomass Technology Group

 

THE BIO4PRODUCTS PROJECT

This webinar is being organised as part of the Bio4Products project, which is testing the feasibility of a fast pyrolysis based biorefinery concept. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No. 723070.

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In the food and packaging supply chain? Tell us thoughts on using bio-based products.

In the food and packaging supply chain? Tell us thoughts on using bio-based products.

Posted on by Emma Needham

EU-funded Agrimax project, are developing and demonstrating the production of multiple, high-value products from crop and food-processing waste to tackle the millions of tonnes of food wasted every year.

Food ingredients and packaging additives can be extracted from by-products and unavoidable wastes for the agrifood production chain. If you are in this supply chain, we would like to find out your thoughts on using such compounds. The survey will take around 10 minutes to complete (all answers are anonymous).

Take the survey. (open until the 30th June 2019.)

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Bioeconomy in local value chains – A key aspect of a more sustainable bioeconomy

Bioeconomy in local value chains – A key aspect of a more sustainable bioeconomy

Posted on by Anna Bäuerle

Bioeconomy in local value chains –

A key aspect of a more sustainable bioeconomy

3 July 2019, 12:30 – 18:00
Sigmaringen, Germany

Are you eager to know more about the important role that the creation of new, local value chains based on renewable raw materials has on local bioeconomies? Then be sure to join this interactive workshop and product show on 3 July 2019 in Sigmaringen.

As part of the BioVoices project, ICLEI Europe, together with the city of Sigmaringen (Germany), who is coordinating the AlpBioEco project, will bring together key German and European stakeholders from academia, civil society, business and public policy to discuss multi-perspective solutions, ideas and public policy recommendations regarding current challenges for the bioeconomy in Germany.

The event aims to facilitate the exchange of best practices on topics including: the creation of new value chains related to bio-waste, garden waste, crop residues, maritime materials and/or insect protein; new green and innovative public procurement initiatives; and more. The agenda also covers topics like the promotion of a modified regulatory framework that promotes the creation of value chains from raw material production to sourcing, certification and sale processes.

A product show is being featured in the event. Interested exhibitors of bio-based products, projects and services can contact Ms. Alexandra Pfohl (alexandra.pfohl@iclei.org) for more information on exhibition opportunities.

For more information about the event, click here.

To register for the workshop, click here.

Please note that this event will take place in German.
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Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, liebe KollegInnen,

im Rahmen des AlpBioEco und des BioVoices Projektes organisieren wir am 3. Juli 2019 zusammen einen Workshop zum Thema: Bioökonomie lokal – Schaffung neuer, lokaler Wertschöpfungsketten basierend auf erneuerbaren Rohstoffen.

 

Der Workshop richtet sich hautpsächlich an Akteure aus Wirtschaft, Politik, Wissenschaft und Zivilgesellschaft. Das Ziel des Events ist multi-perspektivische Lösungsansatze, (Projekt-) Ideen und Politikempfehlungen zu derzeitigen Herausforderungen für die Bioökonomie in Deutschland zu diskutieren.

 

Im Besonderen, wird der Workshop einen Austausch zu guten Beispielen hinsichtlich der Schaffung neuer Wertschöpfungsketten, etwa aus Biomüll, Gartenabfällen, Produktionsrückständen oder höherwertige Weiterverarbeitung von Reststoffen – auch durch grüne und innovative öffentliche Beschaffungsinitiativen, ermöglichen sowie wesentliche Elemente eines veränderten regulativen Rahmens zur Förderung solcher Wertschöpfungsketten – von der Rohstoffproduktion-/beschaffung über Zertifizierung bis hin zum Verkauf identifizieren.

 

Als Teil des Workshops ist eine Produktschau geplant, um Beispiele kennenzulernen und Innovationen bekannt zu machen. Interessierte Aussteller biobasierter Produkte, Projekte oder Services können sich für nähere Informationen zu Ausstellungsmöglichkeiten an alexandra.pfohl@iclei.org wenden.

 

Wenn Sie Lust haben mit zu diskutieren, registrieren Sie sich kostenlos hier
Die vorläufige Agenda finden Sie im Anhang.

 

 

Weitere Informationen und regelmäßige Updates zu diesem und anderen Events, finden Sie hier.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihr Kommen.

 

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2019-07-03

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2019-07-03

Bioeconomy: Seizing the opportunity for rural Europe – ENRD Seminar

Bioeconomy: Seizing the opportunity for rural Europe – ENRD Seminar

Posted on by Elena Di Federico

The event will build on the work carried out by the ENRD Thematic Group on ‘Mainstreaming the Bioeconomy’ and will combine practical examples, presentations, discussions and working groups to:

  • share and discuss experiences from different EU Member States concerning the effective deployment of bioeconomy initiatives in rural territories;
  • showcase how sustainable rural bioeconomy can be supported through a coherent use of European public instruments, in particular the Rural Development Programmes; and
  • provide insights into the preparation of the future CAP Strategic Plans and ideas on how they could include support to rural bioeconomy.

This one-day event is addressed to all stakeholders interested or involved in rolling out bioeconomy strategies, approaches and business models relevant for rural areas, including – but not limited to – representatives of RDP Managing Authorities and Paying Agencies.

Find the draft agenda and details about registrations on the ENRD website.

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2019-07-03

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2019-07-03