BIOECONOMY GIANTS Project Reaches Midpoint Milestone and Strengthens European Bioeconomy Collaboration
CLIB colleagues Carina and Tatjana recently participated in the General Assembly of the BIOECONOMY GIANTS project in Rome, bringing together partners from across Europe to review progress and prepare the next phase of activities supporting primary producers and bio-based industries.
Eighteen months into the project, BIOECONOMY GIANTS has already delivered significant results. Consortium partners have mapped biomass availability across participating regions, developed a dedicate
d funding database for biobased projects involving primary producers, and analysed cooperative circular business models that can accelerate the transition to a sustainable bioeconomy. In parallel, regional clusters have engaged stakeholders through workshops and matchmaking activities, fostering collaboration between primary producers, technology providers, and bio-based industries.
A key achievement is the successful launch of Open Call I, through which 40 primary producers and agri-food actors will be invited to participate in the Bioeconomy Bootcamp at Pitch Perfect. Participants will benefit from targeted workshops, express counselling sessions, and networking opportunities with industry representatives and innovation experts.
Looking Ahead
The next project phase will focus on several important activities:
- Beta testing of the COOMPY Tool, designed to support collaboration between primary producers and bio-based industries by facilitating the development of new business cases and value chains.
- Regional Growth Workshops across the six partner cluster regions. CLIB will host its regional workshop on 25 November 2026.
- Open Call II, offering up to €70,000 in funding for up to fo
ur consortia, combined with dedicated mentoring from GTS project partners.
Joining Forces Across European Projects
In the afternoon, GTS partners were joined by representatives from the EU-funded projects GRAPPA, C4B, SHADES, and BioFairNet for a joint synergy event entitled “Transforming Europe’s Bioeconomy: from current barriers to new systems of value creation.”
Discussions highlighted a common challen
ge across all initiatives: how to assess and scale emerging bio-based value chains, develop viable and fair business models, and effectively engage stakeholders in the transition towards a more sustainable and circular economy.
Collaboration as a Driver of Innovation
The meeting once again demonstrated that building trust and fostering collaboration across sectors and regions are essential ingredients for innovation in the bioeconomy. By connecting stakeholders, sharing experiences, and developing practical tools and support mechanisms, projects such as GTS are helping to create the foundations for future bio-based value chains across Europe.
CLIB looks forward to continuing this journey together with its European partners and contributing to the growth of a strong, competitive, and sustainable bioeconomy.
