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Bio-based strategies and roadmaps for enhanced rural and regional development in the EU

Project description

Harnessing regional strengths for rural bioeconomies

The 2018 EU Bioeconomy Strategy aims to develop a circular, sustainable bioeconomy for Europe that increases the connection between the economy, society and environment. Regionally, the transition towards a new, bio-based economy requires the active involvement of a broad spectrum of stakeholders and the sustainable use of agricultural, forest and marine ecosystems. The EU-funded BE-Rural project will explore the potential of regional and local bio-based economies by supporting relevant actors in the participatory development of bioeconomy strategies, roadmaps and business models. The project will focus on developing Open Innovation Platforms within Bulgaria, Latvia, North Macedonia, Poland and Romania, bringing together key stakeholders to create ideas and capitalise on this bioeconomy potential.

Objective

The overall goal of BE-Rural is to realise the potential of regional and local bio-based economies by supporting relevant actors in the participatory development of bioeconomy strategies and roadmaps. BE-Rural will investigate the particular characteristics of the selected regions at a macro level, as well as existing best practices and business models geared towards the bioeconomy. This higher-level analysis will aid in the assessment of the 'bioeconomy potential' of the selected regions. This work will set the foundation for the implementation of a series of regional Open Innovation Platforms to kick-start the co-creation process, bringing together key stakeholders from academia, policy, business and civil society to develop ideas and capitalise on this bioeconomy potential. Activities will include research & innovation capacity building workshops, educational seminars and webinars, summer schools, and Bio-based Pop-up Stores. Building from this, the proposed 'Network of Knowledge' will aim to share knowledge and lessons learned from the Open Innovation Platforms at an inter-regional level, further disseminating best practices, closing the information gap on issues related to sustainability, and increasing capacities of regional authorities and stakeholders.

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CSA - Coordination and support action

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(opens in new window) H2020-RUR-2018-2020

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Coordinator

ECOLOGIC INSTITUT GEMEINNUTZIGE GMBH
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€ 685 687,50
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PFALZBURGER STRASSE 43-44
10717 BERLIN
Germany

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SME

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Yes
Region
Berlin Berlin Berlin
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