EBCA publishes Position Paper on the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy: the call for a strategic role for clusters
On December 4, the European Bioeconomy Clusters Alliance (EBCA) published its Position Paper on the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy, a document supported by many European clusters and associations active in bioeconomy innovation.
The publication came at a crucial time, as Europe prepared for the new Multiannual Financial Framework. In the Position Paper, the Alliance emphasized a key point: bioeconomy innovation clusters must be officially recognized as strategic partners in the governance and implementation of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy.
Published the 2024 CBE JU Annual Activity Report.
The report highlights how the CBE joint venture is strengthening Europe's competitiveness and circularity by fostering innovation in the biobased sector and reshaping the way we produce and consume.
By the end of 2024, the CBE initiative has:
Supported a total of 192 projects
Reached 1550 participants from 44 countries
213 million funded for new projects
Attracted 3.5 euros of private investment for every 1 euro of CBE joint venture funding
Reached 39% participation of SMEs in the program
Read more: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/cultivating-change-harvesting-progress-cbe-jus-2024-review?pk_source=newsletter&pk_medium=email&pk_campaign=AAR%202024%20highlights
Uncovering Consumer Perceptions of the Upcoming Biotech Act
Published the Report "Uncovering Consumer Perceptions of the Upcoming Biotech Act" carried out by EIT Food to support EU policymakers and national government representatives in defining, implementing and communicating the upcoming Biotech Act, with the aim of fostering public support and understanding.
The EU Biotech Act, currently scheduled for 2026, aims to provide the regulatory framework to strengthen this new frontier in food production while ensuring high safety standards.
On Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the event "the Bioeconomy for Competitiveness and Inclusion" held at the LUISS Guido Carli University in Rome, the Report "The Bioeconomy in Europe," prepared by the Intesa Sanpaolo Research Department in collaboration with the SPRING Cluster, was presented.
