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ERA-NET Sumforest – call for research projects opens 21.3.2016

News

The FP7 ERA-NET Sumforest pre-announces the upcoming call for transnational collaborative research projects. The call…

Recommendations for the Finnish forest-based bioeconomy R&D

BioeconomyCase

The Strategic Research Agenda (SRA) of the Forest-based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) provides an European-level…

Global Bioeconomy Summit materials available

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The presentation materials of the Global Bioeconomy Summit held in November in Berlin are now…

Call for pre-proposals for Nordic Centres of Excellence (Bioeconomy)

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NordForsk launches a new two-phase call for proposals for Nordic Centres of Excellence within the…

Science documentary: The Future of Finland, pilot episode

Wood and forestVideo

Finnish forests, the future of Finland. The Future of Finland – pilot episode from Suomen Tulevaisuus…

Producing propane from cellulose with help of bacteria – iGEM competition

EnergyBlog

August 3, 2015 iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) is an international synthetic biology competition. Our team consists…

NWBC 2015 – 6th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference Helsinki, Finland, October 20 – 22, 2015

Wood and forestNews

The international event, Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference (NWBC), is the leading meeting forum for wood…

European development agencies assembled in Jyväskylä on 22–24 April – regional companies showcasing their expertise

BioeconomyNews

The meeting of the European Association of Development Agencies (EURADA) assembles development agencies from all…

Next steps towards “Realizing the Bioeconomy in the Baltic Sea Region”

BioeconomyNews

A number of networks have been set up and projects launched in the two years…

Regulation to promote bioeconomy – project

BioeconomyCase
A section sign on blue background. Illustrative picture.

The ‘Regulation to promote bioeconomy’ project examines legislative and administrative obstacles and possibilities in terms…

Attitude and Prioritisation Needed in Finnish Bioeconomy

BioeconomyBlog

Jan 19, 2015 It is hoped that the bioeconomy will become a driver for Finnish trade and…

Finnish Bioeconomy – How to communicate the concept and opportunities?

Wood and forestBlog

December 8th 2014 Early October, during the biomass Chemistry lectures for the 20 odd international students pursuing…

Implementation of the Finnish Bioeconomy Strategy

BioeconomyCase
Strategic goals of bioeconomy strategy in Finland. Competitive operating environment, new business from bioeconomy, a strong competence base and accessibility and sustainability of biomasses.

The Finnish Bioeconomy Strategy compiles the actions required to develop the bioeconomy. The aim is…

Video: Forest based Bioeconomy in Finland

Wood and forestVideo

Welcome to the land of Bioeconomy; the future of sustainable economic growth and wellbeing – also…

New website of the European Bioeconomy Observatory

News

The European Commission has launched the pilot website of the European Bioeconomy Observatory, marking the…

Sustainable growth from bioeconomy – The forest bioeconomy perspective

Case

Sustainable growth from bioeconomy – The forest bioeconomy perspective from Biotalous.fi…