UrBIOfuture

Summary

The European Union has already made substantial progress in adopting a bio-based economy. However, it cannot afford to stand still; it must continue to advance. To do so requires continued analysis of the specific needs of this industry sector. The UrBIOfuture project has been designed to address this, by boosting education, research and careers in the bio-based industries in order to keep Europe at the forefront of the sector.

The project will map industry needs and the skills gap and facilitate interaction between the education sector, academia and industry. Based on its insights and engagement, UrBIOfuture will create a series of promotional events, including train-the-trainer and train-the-student workshops. This will help Europe sustain its leading position in the bio-based sector by ensuring that there are adequate numbers of well-trained and enthusiastic people entering the industry.