Dear BIOECONOMY GIANTS reader,

 We’ve just launched our brand new animated video!

Almost a year into our journey to unlock the potential of Europe’s unutilised biomass, we’ve brought everything together in a short, engaging video. In under 2 minutes, discover what BIOECONOMY GIANTS is all about and what we aim to achieve.

Discover how GIANTS is bringing together primary producers and the bio-based industry for sustainable growth.

Ecosystem Training Programme

is now underway

While one training cycle closes, another begins. The Ecosystem Training Programme features 5 online sessions dedicated to designing and implementing sustainable Cooperative Circular Bio-Based Business Models (CCBBMs), targeting actors of the primary sector across Europe.

The first two sessions (“Resource Efficiency, Technology, and Logistics” and “Introduction To Environmental And Social Impact Measurement”) have already been completed.

Don’t miss upcoming opportunities by following BIOECONOMY GIANTS on social media!

• Scaling-up strategies – June 16th 2026

• Business model development and market uptake – September 10th 2026

• Cooperation and governance models – October 20th 2026

June 1st: OPEN CALL I

officially goes live!

The BIOECONOMY GIANTS Open Call I will offer travel vouchers to support primary producers’ participation in the BIOECONOMY BOOTCAMP, part of the “Pitch Perfect and Boost the European Bioeconomy” event.

The BIOECONOMY BOOTCAMP offers participants:

• Access to bioeconomy knowledge and innovative solutions
• Networking with industry actors, clusters, and investors
• Opportunities for future collaborations within BIOECONOMY GIANTS

Who can apply?
• Farmers and agricultural producers
• Forestry producers
• Cooperatives of primary producers
• Other organisations representing primary production

Successful applicants must be able to participate in English.

 Not sure how to apply? Join our Info Day!

Get all the details, ask your questions, and learn how to make the most of this opportunity.

 June 15th | 10:00–11:00 CET

During the session, participants will receive detailed information about the objectives of Open Call I, the BIOECONOMY BOOTCAMP programme, the eligibility and evaluation criteria and the application process for obtaining travel vouchers. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A session where participants will have the opportunity to ask questions directly to the consortium partners and receive additional technical and procedural information to assess the opportunity and prepare the application.

 Looking for more opportunities?

Our synergy project PRIMARY has launched its Open Innovation Call, offering €900,000 to support 6–9 sub-projects focused on valorising agricultural feedstock across Europe.

 Deadline: 8 June 2026 

 Apply here!

Where we’ve been recently

BIOECONOMY GIANTS was showcased at BIOKET – Bioeconomy Key Enabling Technologies platform, where from FOOD+i - Cluster Alimentario del Valle del Ebro highlighted project activities and impact.

On 13 March 2026, FOOD+i - Cluster Alimentario del Valle del Ebro also represented GIANTS at “Sector Primario Circular” in Lleida, promoting the circular bioeconomy through the valorisation of agricultural, livestock, and forestry by-products.

Finally, on 25 March 2026, BIOECONOMY GIANTS co-organised a Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) together with , BIO-INSPIRE project, C4B, and Rootlinks project, creating a collaborative space for clusters, cooperatives, associations, and networks to exchange knowledge and co-create.

Our coordinator participated at the SCALE FAST: Accelerating Startup Growth in the Bioeconomy, that featured a practical presentation to showcase Pilots4U as a free European platform that helps innovators find pilot and demonstration facilities for scale-up. The session also connected participants with the funding opportunities offered by BIOECONOMY GIANTS and GRAPPA to support testing, validation, and scale-up processes.

CIRCE participated in the FOCAL European Clustering Event, a three-day initiative bringing together European projects, public authorities, companies, and innovation actors working on climate change mitigation and adaptation through digital technologies, climate services, and data-driven solutions.During the event, CIRCE presented the BIOECONOMY GIANTS concept, including the upcoming Open Calls I and II!

Upcoming Events

Our partners from Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant will participate in the International Spring School in Belgium (June 16th–17th), where renowned scientists and industry leaders will explore the latest advances in AgTech, with a particular focus on digital tools and biosolutions, including biostimulants, biocontrol, and biofertilisers.

FOOD+i - Cluster Alimentario del Valle del Ebro and Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant will present BIOECONOMY GIANTS at the 22nd edition of the International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries. Based on the previous RRB conferences, this conference is expected to welcome about 300 international participants from over 30 countries.

Stay tuned for details!

Synergies

 To promote collaboration, knowledge exchange, and efficient use of resources, BIOECONOMY GIANTS continues to strengthen synergies with other EU-funded projects. To date, eleven projects have been linked to the initiative:
BOOST4BIOEAST, BBioNets, C4B, BEATLES, BRILIAN, CUBIC, MAINSTREAM BIO, PRIMARY, thERBN, BIO-INSPIRE and GRAPPA!

 The project is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking and its members. Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CBE JU. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.