Projects

Algae production is currently limited to a few small industries, mainly for the feed, nutrition and cosmetic sectors. This is ripe for expansion...

The AFTERLIFE project proposes a flexible, cost- and resource-efficient process for recovering and valorising the relevant fractions from wastewater...

Fossil-based plastics are widely used in packaging and healthcare electronics because they provide mechanical robustness, thermal resistance...

The EU protein market remains largely dependent on animal sources, which account for approximately 55% of dietary intake. With global demand rising...

The European algae industry has grown significantly over recent decades, primarily serving niche high-value markets such as food supplements and...

The EU is already the largest producer of food and drink in the world. Yet as the demand for food increases – and the need for EU food security grows...

Despite being one of the largest markets in the world for biochemicals, very few biomass-derived compounds are being developed here in Europe. However...

Macroalgae, a key feedstock for sustainable bio-based value chains, are currently used mainly in food applications. Although the European Union...

Regional bioeconomy clusters play a crucial role in local development by connecting businesses, research institutions, and stakeholders. These...

The BIO4COAT project aims to develop high-performance, bio-based coatings from renewable materials such as crop residues and food industry by-products...

In addition to the price tag, public acceptance of bio-based products depends on a variety of factors including their social, economic and...

Bioeconomy has the potential to generate new green jobs in rural and coastal regions. However, the expansion of this sector must be balanced with...

The construction industry is responsible for approximately 37% of global CO₂ emissions, with environmental impacts occurring throughout a building’s...

The increasing public desire for sustainable products is driving a growing demand for bioplastics in the packing sector in order to minimise...

The European bio-economy is an exciting prospect; BIOWAYS will provide the materials and activities to engage the public and excite them about its...

Europeans produce 16 million tonnes of plastic packaging waste each year, with under 40% being recycled. The EU’s Packaging and Packaging Waste...

The growing success of the bio-based economy is creating an unforeseen problem demand for suitable feedstocks which is proving increasingly difficult...

N atural rubber is essential to global and European industries, including medicine, transportation, and defense. However, approximately 90% of the...

ELLIPSE will produce polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs) – natural biodegradable polyesters – using significant, locally available and renewable waste...

The consumer demand for sustainable and ethical leather alternatives is growing across the global market. Traditional animal-based leather production...