In the first 16 months of the BEAMING project, all planned technical and scientific activities were successfully implemented, laying a solid foundation for the future.
Under WP1, effective project governance and coordination mechanisms were established, including the development of the BEAMING Agenda, Project Management Handbook, and Data Management Plan. A structured schedule of General Assemblies, Executive Board meetings, and dedicated Task Force and WP-level meetings ensured alignment and progress across all work packages.
In WP3, the BEAMING Alliance was formally launched in accordance with our Strategic Roadmap (D3.1) creating a framework for sustained cooperation among project partners. The first Communities of Practice (CoPs) dedicated to Bioeconomy Research (BR) and Open Science (OS) were successfully initiated based on co-creation principles and supported by the guidelines for CoP formation and operation (D3.2). These actions fostered cross-sectoral engagement and built momentum for collaborative innovation.
WP5 delivered a detailed analysis (D5.1) of Quadruple Helix (QH) innovation ecosystems across the Widening Countries involved in the project. This included surveys and stakeholder consultations resulting in country-level assessments, a comparative analysis, and recommendations to guide institutional reform. The latter was further promoted by our evaluation of current institutional practices (D5.2) at BEAMING HEIs. Capacity-building needs in bioeconomy research were mapped, forming the basis for targeted training strategies and the development of our open Online BR Training Program.
In WP7, the project advanced Open Science practices through multiple coordinated efforts. The OS Task Force and CoP were launched, providing a platform for institutional exchange and capacity development. A detailed assessment of institutional practices summarised in the OS Case Study Book (D7.1) supported the development of individual OS Action Plans (D7.3) providing a framework for institutional reform. Similarly to WP5, a modular Online OS Training Program was also delivered, focusing on EU priorities such as open data, scholarly communication, and citizen science.
Collectively, these activities strengthened institutional capacity in bioeconomy research, facilitated cross-border and cross-sector collaboration, and set in motion structural changes aligned with European Research Area priorities.
