BIO2REG Exchange: Empowering regions to lead the bioeconomy transition
In October, BIO2REG started the BIO2REG Exchange programme, which matches up regions at different stages of bioeconomy development. The programme will include mentoring, study visits, and tools to design a practical roadmap for the bioeconomy transition of participating region.
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Dialogue and real examples from other regions turn inspiration into action — helping regions plan concrete steps for their own bioeconomy journey.
Denise Gider, Project coordinator
The programme is open to regional and local authorities, cluster organisations, innovation agencies, and research institutions in regions facing economic transition challenges — including coal, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and pulp & paper sectors — are eligible. The application is open until November 13.
Turning Challenges into Opportunities: Regional Bioeconomy in Practice
13 November 2025, 1-2 pm
Discover highlights from the new BIO2REG Best Practice Guide, and learn how pioneering regions made the bioeconomy transition work and how your region can apply these lessons.
Introduction to Multi-Criteria Assessment Approach
11 December 2025, 11 am-12 pm
This webinar will introduce a newly developed framework designed to help regions evaluate their current bioeconomy status and analyse their potential for growth.
All our webinars are available exclusively to Network members. Becoming a BIO2REG member is easy, free, and comes with no strings attached. Join the Network today!
BIO2REG's contribution to the EURegionsWeek
Join BIO2REG, BIOTRANSFORM, and BIO-INSPIRE for an interactive online session showcasing how regions like Germany’s Rhenish mining area and Greece’s Western Macedonia are turning coal phase-out into opportunities for sustainable growth and green jobs.
Download the guide showcasing 64 best practices across Europe on key transition topics, e.g. strategy and action plans, value chains, social sustainability, funding and many more.
BIO2REG project: Research infrastructure & living labs
BIO2REG project: Bio-based and circular value chains
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BIOEAST HUB CR
National Bioeconomy Hub, the first in the Central and Eastern Europe region with the support of the BIOEAST Initiative.
