ERIFORE European roadmap for new models of research infrastructure collaborations in forest based bioeconomy

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1 ERIFORE European roadmap for new models of research infrastructure collaborations in forest based bioeconomy Mika Härkönen VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference Stockholm

2 High potential in energy products, chemicals, new materials - anything else?

3 ERIFORE co-operation creates new possibilities

4 ERIFORE - European Research Infrastructure for Circular Forest Bioeconomy List of partners and country 1. VTT - FI 2. Aalto University - FI 3. Fraunhofer - DE 4. SP - SE 5. KTH - SE 6. SINTEF - NO 7. FCBA - FR 8. INRA - FR 9. Tecnalia - ES 10. Wood K Plus - AT 11. Institute of Wood Chem. - LT 12. Inst. Macromol. PetruPoni - RO 13. Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant - BE Budget 2.63M, time 1/2016-1/2018,

5 ERIFORE impact is a result of the main deliverables To enhance the awareness and utilisation of the European open access research and innovation facilities. To define development needs in the infrastructure network at European level. To prepare a plan to establish an ESFRI project, or other co-operation arrangement. To upgrade bioeconomy contact interface for education and training.

6 ERIFORE work process outline

7 ERIFORE technology scope

8 The first part of project focused on mapping an example map of ERIFORE partner capabilities

9 An example of ERIFORE internal bottleneck analysis Gaps in the ERIFORE consortium Gaps deriving from R&D advancements Configurational needs R&D caused configurational needs Coordination needs R&D caused coordination needs 9

10 Key findings of scientific stakeholder survey on research infrastructure needs (n=97) Stimulate networks Funding opportunities Biggest future development needs and constraints for research infrastructures Joint research activities Networking activities across scientific research fields and between research and industry Increased networking of RIs RI management Limited funding budgets Long-term commitments for infrastructure investments and maintenance Research capabilities Openly available access to large-scale infrastructures without need for joint research projects Human resources (scientific staff and managers of research infrastructures) Specific small-scale research facilities and equipment Pilot scale facilities and various demonstration facilities 10

11 ERIFORE bottleneck analysis shows biggest opportunities in coordination and cooperation 1 Consortium has 2 Co-operation 3 significant set of existing to a small capabilities extent Management of cooperation needed The main identified opportunities for more effective use of RI: 1) Improved awareness of the available capabilities and facilities, 2) Better coordination and cooperation in use and development of the facilities, 3) Enhanced integration of relevant research fields and technology areas for the development of new biorefinery concepts. 11

12 Roadmapping process towards ERIFORE goals STEP 1: Scoping Brainstorming: What is relevant? STEP 2: Evaluation WORKSHOP IN LEUNA STEP 3: Roadmap Information gathering INTERNAL WORKSHOP IN BORDEAUX Evaluation survey: 31 respondents Products Development needs Roadmap drafting The key development platforms and case studies selected Technology platforms Expert view on the platforms Dissemination & Use of results

13 Roadmap gives a basis for the development plans

14 Identifying RI development needs requires detailed value chains selections an example of textile fibres Pulping Dissolving & regeneration Yarn making Spinning Fibre yarn Textile making Weaving Nitting Nonwoven etc. Dyeing & finishing Key development challenges: Efficient and environmentally friendly dissolution and processes New technologies without a need for dissolving and regeneration (nanocellulose, fibre yarn) Improved nonwovens produced in a modified paper machine Process for nonvowens directly from solution Recycled and lower quality raw materials Fibres with enhanced mechanical properties.

15 Selected ERIFORE case studies Sugar platform From wood and recycled material to chemical commodities Single cell protein from wood and forest residues Lignin platform Engineered Wood Composites, wood-plastic composites Fibre platform New technical textiles from wood and recycled material The case studies are the selected development challenges where the capabilities and bottlenecks of ERIFORE consortium are studied in more details and proposals for RI development are made.

16 An example of a case study capability mapping - Forest feedstock based industrial biotechnology

17 Three alternative models for the research and innovation infrastructure co-operation 1. ESFRI distributed RI broad scope - science and innovation bridge. 2. ESFRI distributed RI more specific/narrow scope - science and innovation bridge. 3. Open co-operation community of research and demonstration infrastructures for the forest bioeconomy. ( Innovation Hub not ESFRI)

18 Acknowledgement This project has received funding from the European Union s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No Consortium: Public deliverable reports: