BioRural: Accelerating circular bio-based solutions integration in European rural areas Project leader Aleksejs Nipers Duration 2022 - 2025 Research focus 3.Studies of the basic resources of the bioeconomy – land, soil, water – to ensure sustainable use and reduce pollution Source of funding International project Project partners Centre for Research and Technology – Hellas (CERTH) (Greece)Delphy BV (The Netherlands)Association du Pole de Competivite Valorial (France)Natureplast SAS (France)Institut fur ZukunftsEnergie Stoffstromsysteme (Germany)University of Aarhus (Denmark)Institute of Soil Science and Plant Cultivation – State Research Institute (Poland)Vytauto Didžiojo Universitetas (Lithuania) Asociacion Espanola de la Valorizacion Energetica de la Biomasa (Spain) University of Coimbra (Portugal) Centro da Biomassa Para a Energia (Portugal) Aiel Associazione Italiana Energie Agroforestali (Italy) reframe.food (Greece) Incommon (Greece) University of Ljubljana (Slovenia) ALGENAlgal technology centrellc (Slovenia) Green Energy Cluster (Romania) Green Growth Platform (Republic of North Macedonia) Description of project The aim of research To advance the bioeconomy in rural Europe by fostering collaboration through a pan-European Rural Bioeconomy Network, promoting small-scale bio-based solutions, and enhancing their adoption in remote areas. The tasks of project: Evaluate the current state of the rural bioeconomy, identifying barriers and opportunities for innovation adoptionPromote knowledge exchange and capacity building to empower stakeholders in implementing bio-based solutionsDevelop the BioRural Toolkit, an open online resource offering practical tools and insightsCreate rural development blueprints to provide strategic guidance for scaling up resilient and circular bio-based solutions at regional and business levels Results Increased adoption of small-scale bio-based solutions in rural areas. Strategic guidance for sustainable rural development through rural development blueprints. Enhanced collaboration and knowledge exchange via the Rural Bioeconomy Network. The BioRural Toolkit as a key resource for stakeholders to implement bio-based solutions effectively. Strengthened rural economies and a more inclusive bioeconomy across Europe.
