🚀 The Peloponnese MARG is ready: a new step for bioeconomy in Southern Greece! 🌍✨
On the 21st of March, as part of the European BioINSouth project, the Kick-off Meeting of the Peloponnese (Greece) MARG was held, a key moment for the development of the regional bioeconomy. This strategic group brings together experts and sector actors to guide the development of high-impact initiatives, contributing to the sustainable growth of the territory. 🌱💡
💡 The Peloponnese faces several challenges, including low SDG rankings, limited EU funding, and public awareness. Despite these, the region’s extensive coastal line and virgin mountains offer great potential for aquaculture and biodiversity. Mapping best practices and integrating archaeological sites into the bioeconomy strategy are essential steps forward. 🌿📚
A special thanks to the MARG members for their valuable contribution! 🙌
🚀 The Campania MARG is underway: a new step for bioeconomy in Southern Italy and Southern Europe! 🌍✨
On the 18th of March, and as part of the European BioINSouth project, the Kick-off Meeting of the Campania MARG (Multi-Actor Regional Group) was held, a key moment for the development of the regional bioeconomy. This strategic group brings together experts and sector actors to guide the development of high-impact initiatives, contributing to the sustainable growth of the territory. 🌱💡
💡 During the meeting, the MARG laid the foundations for the creation of the BioINSouth HUB Campania through the co-creation of an activity program that meets the needs of the territory and the strategic objectives of the region. 📊🔄
SPRING – Italian Circular Bioeconomy Cluster is the coordinator of the MARG and the Campania HUB, part of the network of 8 HUBs that will be established in Southern Europe thanks to the BioINSouth project. 🌿🌟
A special thanks to the MARG members for their valuable contribution and to the University of Naples Federico II for hosting this important meeting! 🙌🏛️
🌟 Exciting News! 🌟
On Friday, 14th March 2025, the team at Sustainable Energy Research Group, along with the Nature Conservation Unit, hosted the Kick-Off meeting of the Multi Actor Regional Group (MARGs) for the project BioINSouth. 🌱
8 individuals from diverse backgrounds involved in bio-economy activities on the island came together to discuss bio-economy as a whole and address the challenges that arise through these activities. 🌍💬
A fruitful 2-hour discussion was held, which will act as the guideline for the creation of the regional HUB. 📊✨
Special thanks to everyone for attending:
- 🌿 Ministry of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environment
- 🌿 Cyprus Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- 🌿 Terra Cypria Foundation / Terra Cypria
- 🌿 Filargo Group 🌿 Department of Environment
- 🌿 Agricultural Research Institute 🌿 Cyprus University of Technology
- 🌿 Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) – Ομοσπονδία Εργοδοτών & Βιομηχάνων (ΟΕΒ)
- 🌿 Frederick University
Special thank you to the venue for supporting in hosting a sustainable event. Digital screens were used in place of banners and tablets were used in place of printouts. 🌿📱
🎢 We’re on a roll! 🔼
💫 Continuing our series of the BioINSouth MARGs Kick-off Meetings, the Andalusian BioINSouth MARG (Spain) has also kicked off! 🥳
🌿♻ Andalusia takes another step in circular bioeconomy! CTA has driven the launch of the Multi Actor Regional Group (MARG) of the European BioINSouth project at the Transfiere forum, bringing together key actors from the Andalusian ecosystem.
🔹 The goal? To build a collaborative space to integrate ecological boundaries into regional strategies and foster innovation with digital tools.
🔹 Participating entities included the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Rural Development of the Junta de Andalucía, IFAPA, Andaltec Technology Center, and UCAUCE.
💡 With BioINSouth, we continue to advance towards a just and green transition in the EU.
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💫 Continuing our series of the BioINSouth MARGs Kick-off Meetings, the Centro BioINSouth MARG (Portugal) has also kicked off! 🥳 Learn more about the regional efforts in Centro for the promotion of environmental assessment tools to bioeconomy VCs, and the work of BioINSouth!
🌟 P-BIO organized the first meeting of the MARG (Multi-Actor Regional Group) of the Centro Region of Portugal on March 11 at Biocant Park, as part of the European BioINSouth project. The meeting was attended by 11 national public and private entities.
The MARG’s main mission is to serve as a foundation for the creation of the Regional HUB, bringing together experts to drive sustainable growth in the bioeconomy through collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange. P-BIO is the coordinator of the Centro Region MARG, which will play a crucial role in the region’s innovation and collaboration strategy, joining 7 other regional HUBs in various Southern European countries.
🏛️ Participating entities:
- AD ELO – Associação de Desenvolvimento Local da Bairrada e Mondego
- Biocant Park
- BLUEBIO ALLIANCE
- Catalisador Regional de Inovação da Região Centro (Comissão de Coordenação e Desenvolvimento Regional do Centro, I. P.)
- Câmara Municipal de Cantanhede
- Centre for Functional Ecology – Science for People & the Planet (Universidade de Coimbra)
- Cooperativa Agricola de Coimbra
- Food4Sustainability CoLAB
- P-BIO – Associação Portuguesa de Bioindústria
- Stex Biorefinery Technologies
- Universidade de Aveiro
👉 Learn more about the meeting here: P-BIO dinamiza reunião de arranque do MARG (Multi-Actor Regio – P-BIO
💫 With a very dynamic event, the Slovenian BioINSouth MARG has kicked off! 🥳
On the 6th March, Alenka Dovč coordinated the MARG meeting of the Slovenian bioeconomy HUB, where the members of the steering committee of the hub were introduced, their tasks were aligned, and an action plan was drafted for the bioeconomy of Slovenia. All stakeholders, policymakers, industry leaders, innovators, and research institutions participated, aiming to discover potential circular solutions in the field of bioeconomy – from sustainable resource management to advanced biotechnologies.
🔎 Key conclusions:
- ✅ Collaboration is crucial for overcoming uncertainties.
- ✅ Sustainable use of biomass and adaptation to climate change are essential.
- ✅ Circular bioeconomy is a key driver of resilience.
- ✅ Innovations are already happening, but we need the right incentives, policies, and infrastructure for faster adoption.
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🌟 Exciting News! Kick-off Meetings for Regional BioINSouth MARGs 🌟
🎉 One down, seven to go! Starting from Slovenia we are thrilled to announce the launch of the regional BioINSouth Multi-Actor Regional Groups (MARGs) meetings! These groups play a pivotal role in advancing our mission to foster innovation and collaboration in the bioeconomy sector across the southern regions of Europe and beyond!
The BioINSouth MARGs promote:
🤝 Collaboration: Bringing together experts to promote sustainable economic growth through bioeconomy innovations.
💡 Innovation: Focusing on the promotion of circularity in bioeconomy VCs and the incorporation of environmental assessment.
🔗 Networking: Serving as the basis for the formation of corresponding BioINSouth HUBs, driving focused research and development.
📜 Policy Advocacy: Working with policymakers to shape a conducive environment for bioeconomy growth.
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Together, we are shaping the future of bioeconomy in the south!
📆 Save the date for the 1st BioINSouth Forum in the beautiful town of Catania! 🥳
The upcoming 1st BioINSouth Forum in Catania, organised by the coordinator of BioINSouth project, SPRING – Italian Circular Bioeconomy Cluster, promises to be a dynamic and engaging event, bringing together leaders and experts from various disciplines from the biobased sector and beyond. The agenda includes insightful keynote speeches on the bioeconomy, discussions on regional initiatives shaping the circular bioeconomy, and round tables focusing on the role of regions and policy-makers in implementing sustainable and eco-conscious practices.
The preliminary agenda involves sessions dedicated to:
- The bioeconomy from G20 to COP29
- The role of Regions in implementing the circular bioeconomy in Southern Europe
- The circular bioeconomy to reconcile economy, society and environment
Participants from diverse countries and fields will share their insights, making the 1st BioINSouth Forum a must-attend for anyone interested in the future of sustainable development!
We are proud to announce that Gregory Jaffe has joined our Advisory Board. Gregory’s participation is a tremendous opportunity for us to benefit from his extensive knowledge and experience at the USDA. He previously served as the USDA Senior Advisor for Regulatory Affairs and is currently the President of Jaffe Policy Consulting.
Gregory Jaffe is President of Jaffe Policy Consulting, which provides strategic advice on national and international policies involving bioeconomy, biotechnology, biofuels, sustainable proteins, biomanufacturing, and food loss and waste. He recently was Senior Advisor for Regulatory Affairs at USDA. Greg was USDA’s Chief Regulatory Officer, led USDA’s implementation of the Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Executive Order, and represented USDA on the National Bioeconomy Board. He has a B.A. from Wesleyan University and a law degree from Harvard Law School.
The circular bioeconomy thrives on collaboration, and we are committed to building strong bridges within this sector.
🌿 We are proud to present our BioINSouth representatives from ASINCAR and CTA at the BIC Matchmaking event, showcasing one of the first poster presentations of BioINSouth. Cristina Viera Bardón, PhD, and María García Alegre were there to represent our project.
Joining them were María Jiménez Cuesta from PNO Innovation (Spain) and Marta Benito Velasco, PhD, from AINIA, representing the ToBeReal Project.
BioINSouth is dedicated to enhancing the bioeconomy status of South European regions, while ToBeReal focuses on boosting competitiveness, particularly in regions lagging in bioeconomy development. Together, these projects are embarking on an exciting journey filled with numerous synergies and collaborative actions.
The BIC Matchmaking event, held on February 12th in Brussels, provided an excellent platform for networking and exploring new opportunities. It brought together industry leaders, innovators, and potential partners, fostering valuable connections and collaborations in the bio-based industries sector.
