CLIC Innovation Oy

Bridging the gap: From research to commercial success   A major challenge in Europe’s innovation landscape is that too few publicly funded research projects translate into real-world business impact. Without international collaboration and strong market integration, progress can be slow, and opportunities remain untapped.   CLIC Innovation is driving systemic change by fostering cross-sector collaboration in energy, bioeconomy, and circular economy. As CEO Jatta Jussila highlights: “The energy transition is not just about technology—it’s about the ability of markets and societies to transform.”   Key insights: • Open innovation accelerates commercialization • Cross-industry collaboration is essential for scaling solutions • International engagement strengthens competitiveness   By bringing together companies, researchers, and key stakeholders, CLIC Innovation is shaping the future of sustainable industries. The path to market-driven innovation starts with cooperation.   ➡️ Read the full article in Finnish here: https://lnkd.in/e_d-aFYH   #EnergyTransition #GreenE2

🌍 Tackling pellet loss & microplastic pollution – Join the discussion! On March 14, 2025 (CET 12-14), the 4R Ecosystem Regulation Node will host an event focused on the regulation on reducing microplastic pollution from plastic pellet losses. This critical discussion brings together stakeholders from Governance, Business, Academia, Civil Society, and Capital to explore the impact of upcoming EU legislation and the path to zero pellet loss. 🎤 We are pleased to introduce Suikkanen Sanna from Finnish Environment Institute (Syke) - Suomen ympäristökeskus (Syke) as one of our speakers. Sanna will present findings from a 2023 survey on plastic pellet distribution along Finland’s coast, highlighting challenges in tracing pollution sources. Her research, using both beach monitoring and citizen observations, found widespread polyethylene and polypropylene pellets—a clear sign of the urgent need for regulation. Looking ahead, a new international project (2025-2026) will refine monitoring methods for the Baltic Sea. 📢 The EU’s upcoming pellet loss regulation aims to cut microplastic pollution by 30% by 2030, setting strict requirements across the supply chain, transportation, and waste management. With trilogue negotiations underway, now is the time to engage! 🔗 Join us in shaping the future of microplastic regulation! 📅 14 March 2025 | ⏰ CET 12-14 ➡️Register here: https://lnkd.in/dBEpcZmc #MicroplasticPollution #PelletLoss #EURegulation #4RRegulationNode #Sustainability #PlasticFreeSeas #4R

Watch the 4R Open Innovation Ecosystem video! ♻️   Every year, over 450 million tons of plastic are produced globally. While plastics play a crucial role in industries like packaging, healthcare, and renewable energy, their fossil-based production and inefficient waste management contribute to pollution, resource depletion, and long-term environmental harm.   To tackle this urgent challenge, the 4R Innovation Ecosystem unites businesses, researchers, policymakers, and communities to create a waste-free, sustainable future for plastics. Guided by the 4R principles—Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle—we are rethinking material flows, extending product lifetimes, and driving bold collaboration across sectors.   Join us in shaping a truly circular economy—where waste becomes opportunity, and sustainability fuels innovation. The time to act is now. Be part of the change! 🚀   ▶️You can also watch the video on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eU5NK9mg   More info on 4R Ecosystem: https://lnkd.in/eeccZZ5D #recycle #refuse #reuse #reduce #plasticschallenge #circulareconomy

🚀 Clean Industrial Deal: From words to action! The European Commission’s Clean Industrial Deal (CID) highlights the importance of lead markets, with hydrogen technology at the core. Supporting demand, simplifying permitting, and ensuring a cross-sector approach are crucial to unlocking its full potential. 💡“By incentivising demand and rewarding early movers, CID can jumpstart Europe’s clean tech sectors, including hydrogen. But words must turn into action – without progress in 18 months, 2030 targets are at risk!” – Jorgo Chatzimarkakis, Hydrogen Europe ➡️Read more: https://lnkd.in/eR9QbbKt #CleanIndustrialDeal #Hydrogen #EU2030 #EnergyTransition #GreenE2

4R Ecosystem Regulation Node Event: Tackling Microplastic Pollution – The EU’s New Regulation on Plastic Pellet Losses 📅 Date & Time: Friday 14th March, 2025 | 13:00 – 15:00 EET | 12:00-14:00 CET  📍 Location: Virtual (Meeting link sent upon registration) 📝 Registration: https://lnkd.in/dBEpcZmc 🔍 Focus: This event will explore the implications of the new Pellet Loss Regulation from multiple perspectives, including governance, business, academia, civil society, and capital. Speakers will discuss the regulation’s impact, its enforcement, and best practices for compliance. About the event: The 4R Ecosystem Regulation Node events provide a deep dive into regulations shaping the future of plastic materials and their use. This session will focus on the EU’s new regulation on reducing microplastic pollution from plastic pellet losses. Join experts from governance, business, academia, and civil society as they examine the regulation’s objectives, expected impacts, and implementation challenges. The event will feature keynote speeches from leading experts and stakeholders: • Merja Saarnilehto, Finnish Ministry of the Environment – Overview of the regulation and its current legislative status • Vesa Karha, Finnish Plastics Industries Federation – Regulations implications to the business stakeholders • Suikkanen Sanna Finnish Environment Institute – Insights from recent research on plastic pellet pollution along Finland’s coastline Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in discussions and ask questions about how the regulation affects different sectors and what steps can be taken to achieve compliance and minimize microplastic pollution. About the regulation: The European Union is advancing a regulation to prevent plastic pellet losses, a major source of microplastic pollution. First proposed by the European Commission on October 16, 2023, this regulation enforces best practices across the entire plastic supply chain, including production, processing, transportation, and waste management. Key Milestones in the Legislative Process • April 23, 2024: The European Parliament adopts its position • December 17, 2024: The Council of the EU reaches a general approach • 2025: Trilogue negotiations ongoing, with final adoption anticipated The importance of the regulation: Plastic pellet losses are the third-largest source of unintentional microplastic releases into the EU environment. The regulation aims to achieve zero pellet loss through mandatory handling measures, certification requirements, and self-declaration. It applies to all operators handling plastic pellets in quantities above 5 tonnes per year, including EU and non-EU carriers transporting pellets within the EU. By 2030, the EU aims to reduce microplastic pollution by 30%, making this regulation a key step toward a more sustainable and circular plastics economy. #recycling #circulareconomy #plasticschallenge #regulation #bioeconomy #4R

Check out the official project video of SuperBark, a Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) funded research and innovation project that is transforming the future of wood-based products🌲🌎 SuperBark’s mission is to develop safe and sustainable adhesives and coatings derived from pine and spruce bark, key industrial side streams of the forest industry. Through new extraction technology, the project aims to create adhesives and coatings with ≥ 95% bio-based content, offering a renewable alternative to fossil-based materials used in furniture, construction, transport, and packaging. CLIC Innovation leads the project’s communications, research dissemination, and exploitation of results, ensuring impact both during and beyond the project’s duration. #SuperBark #Adhesives #Coatings #BioBased #Innovation #Bioeconomy #Sustainability 

⚡️The GreenE2 Regulation Node Event is happening tomorrow! 📢 Updated speaker lineup: Keynote speakers: • Erika Laajalahti – Sector Manager Carbon Removal & CCUS, The Bioenergy Association of Finland • Jyri Ylkänen – Principal Policy Officer, European Commission DG Grow • Juha Lehtonen – Research Professor, VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland 💡 Commentary speakers: • Jonne Hirvonen – Chief Operating Officer, Carbonaide Oy • Jenni Borg – Specialist, P2X Solutions ProjectBooster introduction – Do you have a proposal for our next RDI project? • Tiina Laiho – Head of Services and Communication, CLIC Innovation Moderator: • Risto Sormunen – Vice President Ecosystem Operations, CLIC Innovation Oy Details in the post below! ⬇️

📣CBE JU Info Day and networking platform 2025 The in-person event will take place on 3 April 2025 in the Charlemagne building in Brussels and will also be streamed online. The event is an opportunity to gain insights into the CBE JU 2025 call for project proposals and to have a better understanding of: • The submission & evaluation of proposals • Call management rules & conditions • How to write a good CBE JU proposal • Networking opportunities will enable you to engage with other CBE JU community members. ➡️Register here: https://lnkd.in/dfr-6KXU #CBEInfoDay

Exciting news for professionals in the bioeconomy sector! Join us on April 3, 2025, from 12:30 to 16:00 at Innopoli 2, Tekniikantie 14, Espoo, for "Lignin in Focus: Key Results, Industry Cases, and Future Opportunities. This on-site event, organized by CLIC Innovation Oy Innovation and 4R Ecosystem in cooperation with the SmartRecovery project & ExpandFibre Transition Phase 2025, will showcase significant advancements in lignin-related projects, feature company case presentations, and explore new avenues for collaboration. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and explore the future of lignin applications. Register now: https://lnkd.in/dByZ6rMV #Lignin #Bioeconomy #SustainableFuture #IndustryCollaboration #SmartRecoveryProject #ExpandFibre2025

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