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🌿I3-4-BIOFERTILIZERS project is live on Linkedin! On September 12 and 13, the kick-off meeting for the new European #I3 project, I3-4-BIOFERTILIZERS, was held in Vic, Spain. 🤝This ambitious three-year project aims at promoting #interregional cooperation in the biofertilizers and circular #bioeconomy sectors by bringing together European leading actors from 8 EU countries and 13 different EU regions. It seeks to support the development of a new transnational value chain to make #agricultural practices even more #sustainable. 💚At the heart of I3-4-BIOFERTILIZERS project is the development of 8 #investment projects, each focused on developing and enhancing innovative and sustainable #biofertilizers and #biostimulants. This initiative will be supported by a significant #cascadefunding that will support 30 start-ups and SMEs overcome the technical and market barriers in the sector. 📢Our motto? 𝐒𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝 📸The picture represents the project consortium, which is led by BETA Technological Center (Spain), and includes VEGEPOLYS VALLEY (France), Soil & Water Resources Institute, ELGO-DIMITRA (Greece), AGRIENERGIA SPA (Italy), DESARROLLOS AGROQUIMICOS (Spain), Universidade de Coimbra (Portugal), Agrifood Clust-ER (Italy), Clúster FEMAC (Spain), Hushållningssällskapet (Sweden), Instituto Politécnico de Portalegre (Portugal), Central Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency (Hungary), N-Fix (Belgium), Uniovo, S.A. (Portugal), Cybele Agrocare (France), AGENSO (Greece), Veragrow (France), BGT Consulting Group - Business | Government | Technology (Belgium), Fertinagro Biotech (Spain), TradiRED S.L. (Spain) and VPGRA-GRA (Portugal). Follow our page to be updated about the project's latest developments and the exciting opportunities it may create! European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #I3 #I3Instrument #circulareconomy #biofertilizers

I am really looking forward to next week's Brilian policy workshop in Brussels. It seems appropriately timed, just a few weeks before the European Parliament closes for the June elections. What policies are needed to ensure the development of rural economies that are inclusive, regnerative, prosperous and sustainable over the long term? Well, we don't have all the answers for sure ! But the experienced panel of speakers will give us their insights and I expect a lively discussion with the audience. There are a few places still free, so come join us. #bioeconomy #ruraldevelopment #biomaterials #bioenergy #regenerativeagriculture #biorefineries

⚗ 🌿 The AVI Biofungate project has successfully concluded!   Led by our R&D team as a partner, through Idai Nature, one of the 12 companies in the Rovensa Next business unit, the project developed an innovative encapsulation system for essential oils (EOs), which degrade easily in the environment and have biological activity against plant pathogens.   Using mesoporous silica materials with biomolecular gates, the system releases EOs in a controlled way in the presence of pathogenic fungi. Two biocontrol solutions were formulated and validated in the field, showing great potential. Next steps involve optimizing the technology for industrial production and commercial scale-up.      At #RovensaNext, we are committed to incorporating this #biosolution into our biocontrol portfolio.   💰 #BIOFUNGATE is co-financed by the Agència Valenciana de la Innovació (AVI) and eligible for co-financing by the EU through the FEDER Operational Program of the Valencian Community 2021-2027. Ref: INNEST/2022/192. #FEDER #RetoIvaceInnova | Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) | Laurentia Technologies | IVACE+i Innovación | Teresa Y. | Instituto de Reconocimiento Molecular y Desarrollo Tecnológico (IDM_UPV_UV) | Instituto Agroforestal Mediterraneo (IAM-UPV) | Natalia Muñoz Fambuena | Diana Zaleta-Pinet | Ana Teresa Correia | Carlos Martínez Montés | Anca Moga | Almudena Pérez García

🏞 How to merge bioeconomy development with the digital transition? An innovative concept of E-bio business has been introduced by eRural resilience consortium. 👉 "One important common challenge in the EU is - how to merge bioeconomy development with the digital transition and reduce rural areas' depopulation? How to make Europe more competitive in the global market following the Green Deal goals," asks Līga Vecā, Member of the Board at Valmiera Development Agency In our project, eRural resilience consortium introducing the innovative concept of 'E-bio business'. ✅ We have defined E-bio business as conducting business activities in biotechnology or biological production over digital platforms. The concept can be divided into two key aspects: ✔ Bioeconomy involves using renewable feedstocks such as plants, animals, and microorganisms to sustainably produce goods and services. ✔ Digitalization refers to the adoption of digital technologies and processes across various aspects of business operations. These two concepts can be combined in different sectors of e-bio businesses, such as supply chain, marketing, retail, circular economy, and workforce skills. 👉 As explained by Leni Forsberg, representative of Centria University of Applied Sciences, leading the Bio-Knowledge Hub”: “In the context of the project, the term 'E-bio business' refers to businesses operating in rural areas that leverage renewable biological resources while integrating digitalization or digital tools. The term bridges the gap between renewable biological resources and digitalization, creating a more sustainable and efficient business model.” #bioeconomy #eruralresilience #MadeWithInterreg #InterregBSR

[Bioeconomy workshop] - Valorisation of side streams 📢 ShapingBio is a Horizon Europe project aiming to create a better understanding and information basis of the #bioeconomy innovation eco-system, including the agrifood sector. In the framework of this project a workshop will be held on April 4th during Vita'Connect, the Vitagora's annual convention. 🌱The objective is to bring together bioeconomy food actors to discuss challenges, identify potential recommendations and create new opportunities. The focus of this workshop will be on the valorization of side streams. 📅April 4, 2024 🕢11:15am to 12:45pm 📌 Dijon, France Vita'Connect is the Vitagora's annual convention where all the players in its ecosystem will be brought together, including large corporations, SMEs, start-ups, innovators and #research laboratories, for an exceptional day dedicated to #innovation and #business strategy. More information and registration at: https://lnkd.in/e3jdsk6V Laila Dam Helle Vedel Friis María Isabel Cisneros Dr. Piret Fischer #sustainability #environment #climatechange

Are people ready to embrace everyday products made from municipal biowaste? Discover the reactions to four innovative bio-based products from DEEP PURPLE, including bio-plastics, fertilizers, cosmetic creams, and concrete created from valorized organic waste! A big thank you to Rubén Abruña (Director, Holy Shit: How Poop Can Save The World?), Heinz Gattringer (Senior Developer, alchemia-nova), Veronika Reinberg (Scientific Associate, ÖGUT - Österreichische Gesellschaft für Umwelt und Technik- Austrian Society for Environment and Technology), and Nikolaos Bogianzidis (Founder and CEO, öKlo GmbH) for the insightful discussion. This video was filmed at the documentary screening in Vienna, where attendees of the biobased workshop had the opportunity to interact with our bio-based products. The event was hosted by alchemia-nova. Brunel University London Groupe Roullier ITENE NaturePlast RNB Universidad Rey Juan Carlos (URJC) #UNEspanishAssociationforStandardization #FCCMedioAmbiente Aqualia #ActivateCBiobasedIngredients Gate2Growth #PurplePower #PPBella #CircularEconomy #H2020 #EU #WasteValorisation

⏳It is halftime for our TeBiCE Territorial Biorefineries project. This means that the consortium came together in Olsztyn to discuss the progress and next steps to enhance the progress of bioeconomic value chains based on residuals from the primary sector and move towards an economy without waste. 🌱 If you are an SME interested in valorizing by-products and residuals, we invite you to join the project. We are assessing the current use of by-products and continue to find new solutions and technology partners to bring our work to action and realize new value chains. 🧪 If you are an SME interested in valorizing by-products and residuals, please contact Sabine Reising to discuss if TeBiCE is a good fit for you. 🤝 Thank you Uniwersytet Warmińsko-Mazurski w Olsztynie for hosting us and the productive Meeting! Fraunhofer Italia - IEC Kemijski inštitut - National Institute of Chemistry Veneto Agricoltura Carinthia University of Applied Sciences / Fachhochschule Kärnten Kujawsko-Pomorski Urząd Wojewódzki w Bydgoszczy Slovak University of Agriculture #bioeconomy #endofwaste #bayernhandelt #interregcentraleurope

CAB researcher partners with German university to create bio-based materials for cars and outdoor equipment Dr Lalehvash Moghaddam (pictured) has secured $250,000 from the Queensland-Germany Bioeconomy Collaborative Science Program to share knowledge and skills with Leibniz University of Hannover. This project aims to boost innovation in agriculture and manufacturing in Queensland and automotive and outdoor industries in Germany. The project is titled: Novel Sugarcane Bagasse-Based Bio-PUR flexible Foams for Automotive and Outdoor sport industries: A Sustainable German-Queensland Bioeconomy Solution (Bio2Foam). The use of sugarcane byproduct to make bio-based materials supports the Australian sugarcane industry and boosts the sustainability of products made in Germany. The project also promotes economic growth and job creation in both regions while training future bioeconomy leaders. More here: https://lnkd.in/ggu-6_P3 #QUT #QUTResearch #QUTScience #biobased #biopolyurethane #partnership #queensland

📢 The first Compostable Bioplastics Italian forum in Rome (12 JUNE 2024) Attending the "1° Forum Italiano delle Bioplastiche Compostabili" at the Ara Pacis in Rome was an enriching experience for our InnoDaBio team 🌍. Representing the University of Padova, I had the pleasure of attending alongside my esteemed colleagues, Prof. Alessandra Lorenzetti and Ms. Dominique Rocher, PhD Candidate of Università degli Studi di Padova at DAFNAE - Dip. di Agronomia, Animali, Alimenti, Risorse naturali e Ambiente - UniPD and co-founder of Urobo Biotech. This event, organized by Biorepack in partnership with the Consorzio Italiano Compostatori - CIC I and Assobioplastiche, gathered over 150 participants who share a commitment to advancing the bioplastics sector ♻. The forum provided a platform to highligh the industry's progress and the challenges it faces. Despite a slowdown in 2023 📉, the sector continues to innovate and expand. However, issues such as end-of-life challenges and misinformation remain significant obstacles ⚠. These challenges, if unaddressed, could undermine the sector’s potential growth and sustainability. The discussions emphasized the importance of comprehensive waste management strategies and the need for robust regulatory frameworks to support the bioplastics industry 📜. Notably, the forum underscored the critical role of collaboration among industry stakeholders and governmental bodies to foster a thriving and sustainable bioplastics ecosystem. Our team at InnoDaBio, a project funded by Fondazione Cariverona with the support of BTS Biogas | Impianti biogas e biometano and ETRA SpA Società benefit is dedicated to contributing to this dialogue, leveraging our expertise in advanced materials and sustainable practices 🔬. We firmly believe that bioplastics will play a pivotal role in the transition towards a more sustainable future 🌱, provided that we integrate advanced waste management solutions into the lifecycle of these materials. Special thanks to all the distinguished speakers and organizers for an insightful and productive forum. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with industry and academic partners to drive innovation and sustainability in the bioplastics sector 🤝. #Bioplastics #Sustainability #Innovation #WasteManagement #InnoDaBio #UniversityofPadova #Biorepack #CircularEconomy

Recently, Biosolutions Technology Center – a new facility that supports Denmark's leading position in biosolutions – opened 🌾♻ With a focus on biorefining and biofermentation, the test and demonstration facilities are now accessible to the industry. - Danish companies can use Biosolutions Technology Center to progress from idea to market. Ultimately, this facilitates growth and job creation in Denmark. Biosolutions play a crucial role in the green transition, and the biotechnologies we know today can reduce what corresponds to 8% of the global emission of CO2, says Juan Farré, CEO at Teknologisk Institut. 💡 Biosolutions are one of the keys in the transition from fossil to bio-based economy. The methods enable the development of products in everything from food and feed to textiles and energy – often based on biological residues that would otherwise be wasted. The new pilot plant complements Danish Technological Institute's biorefinery plant. Here, we assist companies in developing new protein sources and bio-based packaging based on upcycled residual resources from agriculture. We look forward to welcoming SMEs at Biosolutions Technology Center, led by Anne Christine S. Hastrup. Thanks to Michael Ziegler, the mayor of Høje-Taastrup Kommune, and Lars Visbech Sørensen, CEO of Food & Bio Cluster Denmark, for their participation in the inauguration. #biosolutions #upcycling #fermentation #biorefinery #biomaterials