BOOSTing the bioeconomy transformation FOR (4) the BIOEAST region) (BOOST4BIOEAST) Project leader Aleksejs Nipers Team of project Viktorija Zagorska Duration 2024 - 2026 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 Okologiai Mezogazdasagi Kutatointezet Kozhasznu Nonprofit kftHungaryBioeast HubCzechiaTermeszettudomanyi KutatokozpontHungaryAki Agrarkozgazdasagi IntezetHungaryMinisterstwo Rolnictwa i Rozwoju WsiPolandEesti MaaulikoolEstoniaAgricultural AcademyBulgaria Energetski Institut Hrvoje PozarCroatia Institut za Krozno GospodarstvoSlovenia Národné Lesnícke CentrumSlovakia Budapesti Muszaki es Gazdasagtudomanyi EgyetemHungary Trust-It SrlItaly Vytauto Didziojo UniversitetasLithuania Deutsches Biomasseforschungszentrum Gemeinnutzige GmbhGermany 4cf Sp. Z O.O.Poland Agenzia Per La Promozione Della Ricerca EuropeaItaly European Forest InstituteFinland Sustainable Innovations Europe SlSpain Institutul De Cercetare Pentru Economia Agriculturii Si Dezvoltare Rurala BucurestiRomania Institutul National De Cercertare Dezvoltare Pentru Stiinte Biologice RaRomania Irish Bioeconomy FoundationIreland Narodne Pol'nohospodarske a Potravinarske CentrumSlovakia Ministrstvo za Kmetijstvo Gozdarstvo In PrehranoSlovenia Lietuvos Respublikos Zemes Ukio MinisterijaLithuania Ministerstvo Podohospodarstva a Rozvoja Vidieka Slovenskej RepublikySlovakia Ceska Zemedelska Univerzita v PrazeCzechia Instytut Ekonomiki Rolnictwa i Gospodarki Zywnosciowej-Panstwowy Instytut BadawczyPoland Biobased Industries ConsortiumBelgium Hrvatska Poljoprivredna KomoraCroatia Description of project The aim of research To advance bioeconomy deployment in Central Eastern European and Baltic countries by leveraging the BIOEASTsUP project outcomes and the BIOEAST Initiative Vision Paper. The project focuses on strengthening national stakeholder networks, developing action plans, and fostering long-term national and macro-regional cooperation. The tasks of project: Establish and strengthen National BIOEAST HUBs to connect stakeholders with public administrations, promoting participatory decision-making and capacity-buildingMap bioeconomy competencies and biomass to enhance regional knowledgeDevelop a BIOEAST Knowledge Platform as a repository for sharing and storing bioeconomy materials, supporting HUBs in driving innovationUnite public and private funders, business stakeholders, and expand the BIOEAST UNI NET network to promote bioeconomy innovation and educationConduct training, reskilling, awareness campaigns, and dialogue spaces to engage academia, private, and public sectors in the bioeconomic transitionIntegrate programs and policies to enhance stakeholder participation in the bioeconomy Results Strengthened national and macro-regional stakeholder networks for bioeconomy development. Improved participatory decision-making and capacity-building through National BIOEAST HUBs. A BIOEAST Knowledge Platform facilitating knowledge sharing and innovation. Increased engagement of funders, businesses, and academic institutions in bioeconomy initiatives. Enhanced bioeconomy education, training, and awareness across the region. Greater alignment of policies and programs to support bioeconomy growth. Broad collaboration between Central Eastern European, Baltic, and Western European partners.
