Present and Future of the Bioeconomy in the European Union

Present and Future of the Bioeconomy in the European Union IFIB 2015 Lodi, 24 September 2015 Elisabetta Balzi DG Research and Innovation European Commission 1

10 years EU Bioeconomy! GDP and wellbeing 1st KBBE Conference 2007 FP7 KBBE Food, Agriculture, Fisheries and Biotechnologies, 1.9bn, 522 projects 2005 2014 2020 H2020 - Food Security, Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry, Marine and Maritime Research and the BIOECONOMY 3,8 bn 2

EU BIOECONOMY Policy Context and Strategy Revision Investments H2020 Societal Challenge 2 Results 2014 Workprogramme 2016-2017 Public-Private Partnership: BBI Initiatives with MSs Regions and Synergies with ESIF This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

European Bioeconomy Strategy and Action Plan - 2012 INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND SKILLS EU Institutions The Bioeconomy Strategy promotes sustainable use and production of renewable biological resources from land and sea, including biowaste and their conversion into food, biobased products, biofuels and bioenergy. REINFORCED POLICY INTERACTION AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ENHANCEMENT OF MARKETS AND COMPETITIVENESS IN BIOECONOMY SECTORS Member States and Regions Stakeholders public & private sectors International partners & organisations This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

2014 - A new start for Europe An Agenda for Jobs, Growth, Fairness and Democratic Change A New Boost for Jobs, Growth and Investment A Deeper and Fairer Internal Market with a Strengthen ed Industrial Base A Resilient Energy Union with a Forward- Looking Climate Change Policy A Stronger Global Actor A Union of democratic change This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission Innovating for sustainable growth: a bioeconomy for Europe

A new boost for jobs, growth and investment To mobilise up to 315 billion in additional public and private investment in the real economy over the next three years A resilient energy union with a forward-looking climate change policy We need to diversify our energy sources, and reduce the high energy dependency of several of our Member States A deeper and fairer internal market with a strengthened industrial base It would be naïve to believe that growth in Europe could be built on the basis of services alone. We need to bring back industry's weight in the EU's GDP back to 20% by 2020 from less than 16% today

Sustainability and green growth Commissioner Moedas stated that green grpwth should be one of the examples where Europe actually is and will be - the leader. Green growth is also about economic growth. If you do not grow in a sustainable way, then do not even bother.

EU Bioeconomy Strategy COMPLEXITY: 3 large policy areas UNIQUENESS: User-driven new market-oriented

Bioeconomy Why? Europe must hurry to act facing inter-related challenges: 1. Food security 2. Energy security 3. Climate change 3. Re-industrialisation of Europe 4. Reducing our dependence on fossil resources This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

Rest of the economy Bioeconomy Bioeconomy - Growth Bioeconomy Growth opportunity The Bioeconomy represents: Annual turnover of 2 Trillons Euros Share of EU27 Turnover - 2010 12% 22 Million Jobs In 2025, well functioning Bioeconomy Create 436 000 jobs Increase GCP by 0,43% Rest of the economy Share of EU employment - 2010 10% Bioeconomy

EU Bioeconomy Opportunity Bioeconomy Political opportunity Juncker Commission: a new opportunity to embed the Bioeconomy in the European economy The Bioeconomy strategy and its Action Plan launched in 2012 is a unique thematic R&I strategy under the responsibilty of Commissioner Moedas Bioeconomy needs further investment & market creation for new value chains

The role of R&I Next steps for the EU Bioeconomy Boost investment in the Bioeconomy synergies with ESIF, EIB and with support of the regions through smart specialisation strategies Bioeconomy Investment Summit, Brussels 9-10 Nov 2015 Develop new Bioeconomy value chains and markets identify and address regulatory barriers or gaps, financial barriers or needs Address knowledge gaps Observatory and Knowledge Platform Increase stakeholders engagement Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel, Active engagement with EP, Regions, Cities 13 This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

REVIEW BIOECONOMY STRATEGY In 2016, review process foreseen to assess the Bioeconomy Strategy, achievements so far, and propose future actions: Planned high-level Bioeconomy conferences (SCAR foresight, Bioeconomy Investment Summit, Stakeholder Conference, etc.) will inform this review; As an action of the 2016/2017 Societal Challenge 2 Work Programme, a group of independent reviewers will be set up in 2016 to review the Bioeconomy Strategy and its Action Plan; Based on these inputs and assessments, the Commission will revise the current Action Plan. 14

FP7 - KBBE Italian participation in FP7 KBBE Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology projects 263 Participants 41 coordinators Participating in 330 projects (out of 522) 150,4 millions EC contribution

FP7 - KBBE Italian participation in Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, and Biotechnology FP7 projects

HORIZON 2020 Societal Challenge 2 Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy

SC2 FOOD SECURITY, SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY, MARINE, MARITIME AND INLAND WATERS RESEARCH AND THE BIOECONOMY JU : BBI 19

H2020 Societal Challenge 2 OBJECTIVES Sufficient supplies of safe and high quality food and bio-based products, productive and resource-efficient primary production systems, competitive and low carbon supply chains. EU Bioeconomy Strategy This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed

This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission H2020 Societal Challenge 2 ACTIVITIES Agriculture and forestry Agri-food sector for a safe and healthy diet Aquatic living resources Bio-based industries and bioeconomy Marine and maritime research

H2020 Societal Challenge 2 SPECIFIC PROGRAMME WORK PROGRAMME Calls 2014-2015 Sustainable Agriculture and Forestry Sustainable and Competitive agrifood sector for a safe and healthy diet Unlocking the potential of aquatic living resources Sustainable Food Security Blue Growth Sustainable and competitive biobased industries and supporting the development of a European bio-economy Cross-cutting marine and maritime research Innovative, Sustainable and Inclusive Bioeconomy

H2020 Societal Challenge 2 CALLS 2014-15 Sustainable Food Security Sustainable food production systems Safe food and healthy diets and sustainable consumption Global drivers of food security Blue Growth Innovative, Sustainable and Inclusive Bioeconomy Sustainably exploiting the diversity of marine life New offshore challenges Ocean observation technologies/systems Socio-economic dimension - engagement with society Sustainable agriculture and forestry Sustainable and competitive biobased industries Cross-cutting actions covering all the activities This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

H2020 Societal Challenge 2 SFS, BG, ISIB 2014 2 nd and Single Stages Participants by country - EU and AC H2020 SC2 2014 calls: Tot 663 proposals submitted (1st stage + single stage) - 62 projects funded, 283 m - SME projects funded: 70 phase 1, 3.5m, 12 phase 2, 17m (9% success rate) IT ES UK DE FR NL BE EL DK NO PT SE IE PL FI AT HU RO IL CZ HR RS SI TR BG IS CY EE LT AL SK LV MT LU ME MD MK 17% 21% 25% 21% 27% 22% 25% 19% 25% 25% 30% 18% 33% 13% 11% 18% 20% 17% 14% 25% 18% 16% 30% 19% 16% 48% 21% 33% 22% 0% 7% 46% 9% 0% 0% 100% 0% 24

H2020 Societal Challenge 2 SFS, BG, ISIB 2014 2 nd and Single Stages Participants by TYPE OF ACTIVITY SUBMITTED RETAINED 25 Limited: Only for the use within the European Institutions and for the Programme Committee Representatives This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

H2020 Societal Challenge 2 SFS, BG, ISIB 2014 2 nd and Single Stages SMEs - Participants SUBMITTED RETAINED 26 SMEs Success rate: 20% Limited: Only for the use within the European Institutions and for the Programme Committee Representatives This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

HORIZON 2020 Work Programme 2016-2017 Societal Challenge 2 Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy

Work Programme pre-publication Draft versions of the Horizon 2020 work programmes for 2016-2017 are made public just before the adoption process. This version is not yet endorsed by the Commission and it does not in any way prejudge the final decision of the Commission. The adoption and the publication of the work programme by the Commission are expected in mid-october 2015. Only the adopted work programme will have legal value. https://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/ draft-work-programmes-2016-17 28

Towards SC2 WP2016/17 FRAMEWORK CONDITIONS INNOVATION, DEMONSTRATION and INVESTMENT R&I closer to markets: - for new bio-based markets (widening regional up-take, sustainability schemes, demand side measures ) - for rural and coastal development (skills, new value chains and business models, logistics, on farm demonstrators ) POLICIES Modernisation of rural economies, Integrated management of natural resources, Regionalisation of fisheries policies, Forest ecosystem services ERA and ALIGNMENT aligning Public and Private research around key objectives: - investements in Co-fund - Complementarity with BBI JU INTERNATIONAL CO- OPERATION tackling key challenges with global partners: Africa, The Arctic, Mediterranean Countries, China, Asia Responsible R&I, SSH Stakeholders engagement, reinforced multi-actor approach, mobilisation and mutual learning on bio-based products, interactive Agriculture Knowledge and Innovation Systems, education

The challenges and the Calls fotomek, #76440810, 2015. Source Fotolia.com 30

WP 2016/2017- supporting research to find solutions to these challenges Feed 9 billion people by 2050, by improving farming and food systems' capacity to sustainably supply sufficient and healthy food Unlock the potential of seas and oceans, which cover 70% of the Earth's surface and host 50% of known species Raise the sustainable growth potential of rural areas, and their ability to cope with demographic, climatic and economic change Boost bio-based markets, to create for example over 3% growth/ year in the bio-based chemistry sector 31

WP 2016/2017- objectives Ensure food and nutrition security, by fostering resilient and resource efficient primary production and industry as well as sustainable and healthy consumption Demonstrate the innovative potential of the oceans, by bringing technology to market Foster innovation and business opportunities for rural and coastal areas, through new territorial approaches and business models Re-industrialise Europe, through new bio-based valuechains, while securing sustainable biomass 32

Towards SC2 WP2016/17 challenges Increase by 60% our global agricultural production to feed 9 billion people by 2050 Unlock the potential of seas which cover 70% of the earth s surface & host 50% of known species Foster innovation in rural areas which account 55% of jobs in EU & 46% of the Gross Added Value Boost biobased market to create over 3% growth / year in this sector & 90.000 new jobs objectives Ensure global food & nutrition security by more efficient primary production and related industry Demonstrate the innovative potential of the oceans by bringing technology to market Develop rural and coastal areas through new territorial approaches and business models Reindustrialise EU through new bio-based value-chains, securing sustainable biomass CALLS Sustainable Food Security Blue Growth Rural Renaissance Bio-based innovation for sustainable goods and services deliveries Resourceefficient value chains, climate smart primary production, healthy/safe food & diets Innovation for emerging Blue growth activities, healthy oceans for healthy people New governance, new value chains and business models, rural innovation and skills Sustainable biomass supply, biobased markets of the future

Societal Challenge 2 2016-17: 4 calls, 715m Sustainable food security Blue Growth Rural Renaissance Bio-based innovation for sustainable goods and services 34

CALL Sustainable Food Security (SFS) 35

Sustainable Food Security CALL a global 431,5 million budget to: Improve farming and food systems' capacity to sustainably supply sufficient and healthy food while safeguarding natural resources Ensure global food and nutrition security M.Maghenzanijpg, #41505274 2015. Source: Fotolia.com 36

Sustainable Food Security: our daily bread Putting nature-based and resource-efficient approaches at the heart of research investments Focusing on climate smart agri-food chains Putting nutritious and healthy food from land and seas on our dishes Going global: joint actions with Africa and China 37

Sustainable Food Security - AREAS Resilient, resource efficient value chains Climate-smart primary production Competitive food industry Healthy and safe foods and diets EU-China Flagship Sustainable Food Security EU-Africa Partnership 38

Sustainable food security TOPICS summary Resilient, resourceefficient value chains Abiotic stresses Biotic stresses Operationalising the resilience concept Optimising use of critical inputs Specific actions for organic farming Sustainable fisheries and aquaculture ERANETs/ SCAR Climatesmart primary production Carbon and nitrogen cycling in agroecosystems Specific production systems Ecosystem services Socioeconomics, demography and resilience of farms Competitive food industry Resilient, sustainable and transparent value chains Food losses Resource efficient processes in food chain Food packaging; labelling Healthy food and diets for all One Health cofund (zoonoses) Dietary choices of children; consumers and food safety; Diet/impulsivit y/compulsivity; obesity; sweeteners 25 topics 206 M 7 topics 64 M 3 topics 24 M 5 topics 85,5M 39

CALL Blue Growth (BG) 40

Blue Growth CALL 129 million from different parts of Horizon 2020 to: Demonstrate the innovative potential of the oceans by bringing technologies to the market Ensure a healthy ocean for healthy people Seize the opportunities of integrated sea basin Strategies (the Mediterranean and the Arctic) Photographies, #19215944, 2015. Source Fotolia.com 41

Blue Growth - AREAS Linking healthy oceans and seas for healthy people The Arctic Dimension Boosting Innovation for emerging Blue Growth activities Blue Growth Valorising the Mediterranean Sea basin 42

Boosting innovation for emerging Blue Growth activities Large-scale integrated algae biorefineries High value-added specialised vessel concepts Multi-use of the oceans marine space, offshore and near-shore: Blue Growth TOPICS summary Legal and environmental issues Enabling technologies ERANET cofund on Marine technologies Linking healthy oceans and seas for healthy people Interaction between people, oceans and seas: Blue green innovation for clean coasts and seas Innovative sustainable solutions for improving the safety and dietary properties of seafood The Arctic Dimension An integrated Arctic observing system Impact of Arctic changes on the weather and climate of the Northern Hemisphere Climate impacts on Arctic permafrost and its socio-economic impact, with a focus on coastal areas Valorising the Mediterranean Sea basin Towards an integrated Mediterranean Sea Observing System Support to the BLUEMED Initiative: Coordination of marine and maritime research and innovation activities in the Mediterranean 43 5 topics 57 M 3 topics 21 M 3 topics 40 M 2 topics 11 M

CALL Rural Renaissance (RUR) 44

Rural Renaissance CALL a global 128 million budget to: Grasp promising opportunities to boost rural growth and jobs Develop rural and coastal areas through new territorial approaches and business models 45

Rural renaissance: our territories 128 million to grasp promising opportunities to boost rural growth and jobs Invest in businesses: new business models, new value chains and better connectivity Invest in people: boost innovation, co-creation and exploitation of knowledge by improving skills and innovation systems Invest in better decision-making: modernize policies and governance to make the most out of our resourceful territories sustainably 46

Rural Renaissance areas New approaches towards Policies and governance New value chains and business models Innovation and skills development Rural Renaissance 47

Rural renaissance TOPICS summary Policies & governance Territorial interactions: enhance synergies, adapt policies, foster crosssectorial cooperation Rural-urban Land-sea 'Towards 2030': policies and decision tools for an integrated management of natural resources Economic benefits from ecosystem services: Farming & drinking water Forest ecosystem services (IA) 32M Crop diversification systems for delivery of food, feed, industrial products and ecosystem services Resource-efficient and profitable industrial crops on marginal lands Demonstration of integrated logistics for food and non-food applications Business models for modern rural economies 47M Value chains & business models Thematic networks Experimental and demonstration farms: Building a future science and education system Advisors' role in AKIS Working together in EU countries where cooperation level is low Optimising interactive innovation projects and policies for innovation 49M Innovation and skill development 48

CALL Bio-based innovation for sustainable goods and services (BB) 49

CALL Bio-based Innovation for Sustainable Goods and Services a global 27 million to: Boost bio-based markets to create over 3% growth per year in this sector and 90 000 jobs Re-industrialise the EU through new bio-based value chains, securing sustainable biomass stockwerk, #58226285, 2015.Source Fotolia.com 50

Bio-based innovation - AREAS Securing sustainable bio-mass supply Building the bio-based markets of the future Bio-based innovation for sustainable goods and services 51

Bio-based innovation TOPICS summary Securing Sustainable biomass supply Building the biobased markets of the future Circular economy Potential of urban waste (2017, RIA 3M ) 52

The Work Progamme addresses three priorities Open Innovation Open Science Open to the World 53

Bringing research and innovation closer to markets by dedicating 1/3 of the budget dedicated to SMEs, demonstration and financial instruments Widening regional uptake Boosting private investment in research and innovation by maximising the use of EFSI and InnovFin 54

Open access to data Responsible Research and Innovation in particular through engagement and gender equality Vege, #87337833, 2015. Source Fotolia.com 55

Tackling key challenges with global partners: Africa, South-East Asia, China, the Arctic Maksym Yemelyanov, #77230891,2015.Source Fotolia.com 56

SC2 Calls 2016 - DATES Publication Submission Deadlines Information to applicants Grant Agreements 14 OCT 2016 two-stage submission (RIA with some exceptions) single stage submission (IA, CSA, ERA Net) 1st stage 17 Feb 2016 May 2016-2nd stage 13 Sept 2016 Nov 2016 May 2017 Single stage 17 Feb 2016 May 2016 October 2016 57

EU BIOECONOMY Policy Context and Strategy Revision Investments and policy H2020 Societal Challenge 2 Results 2014 Workprogramme 2016-2017 Public-Private Partnership: BBI Initiatives with MSs Regions and Synergies with ESIF This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU) Public Private Partnership supporting R&I for bio-based industries: Partners: European Commission and Biobased Industries Consortium (BIC) Budget: 3.705 billion (about 75% from industry) Implementation: Principles of openness, transparency and excellence Horizon 2020 rules for participation Objectives: At least 5 new bio-based value chains for Europe based on 2nd generation/advanced biorefineries www.bbi-europe.eu 59

What is the BBI JU? A joint Public-Private commitment of 3.7 billion in 2014-2020 975 million (EU) 2.73 billion (BIC) [975 million in calls for proposals (212 million in cash, rest in kind)] + [1755 million in additional activities] Focusing on: Feedstock Fostering a sustainable biomass supply and building new value chains Biorefineries Optimising efficient processing through R&D and upscaling in large-scale demo/flagship biorefineries Markets, products and policies Developing markets for bio-based products and optimising policy frameworks This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) 77 Full members 43 Large industries 20 SMEs 14 Clusters 142 Associated members 47 Universities 71 RTOs 10 European trade organisations 7 Associations 5 European Technology Platforms (ETPs) 1 Public institution 1 Bank Sectors covered to date Agriculture Agro-food Forestry / Pulp and Paper Technology providers Chemicals Energy More than 170 in one year, and still growing

Strategic Innov. and Research Agenda Value Chain 1: From lignocellulosic feedstock to advanced biofuels, bio-based chemicals & biomaterials realising the feedstock and technology base for the next generation of fuels, chemicals and materials Value Chain 2: Next generation forest-based value chains utilisation of the full potential of forestry biomass by improved mobilisation and realisation of new added value products and markets Value Chain 3: Next generation agro-based value chains realising the highest sustainability and added value by improved agricultural production, and new added value products and markets Value Chain 4: New value chains from (organic) waste from waste problems to economic opportunities by realising sustainable technologies to convert waste into valuable products Value Chain 5: Integrated energy, pulp and chemicals biorefineries realising sustainable bio-energy production, by backwards integration with biorefinery operations isolating higher added value components This presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission

Types of Actions Research and Innovation Actions are industry-driven and aim at filling the gaps in technological innovations. RIA focus on the development of specific technologies and concepts needed to realise the value chains, proving the principles in pilot installations up to TRL 5. Coordination and Support Actions address cross-sectorial challenges and support value chains through knowledge development (studies) and networking. Innovation Actions Demonstration Actions corresponding to TRL levels 6 to 7 aim to validate the technical and economic viability of a new or improved technology, product, process, service or solution in an operational environment. Innovation actions Flagship Flagship Actions mainly include activities corresponding to TRL level 8. Flagships are the first units of value chains operating at an economically viable scale. Often such projects involve a validation of technical and economic performance at system level in real life operating conditions provided by the market.

BBI 2014 Call Annual Work Plan 2014 Selected proposals, % of participants The call was launched in July 2014. RTOs 16 Topics SMEs 38 eligible proposals Others 10 projects selected: 7 RIA, 2 DEMO, 1 Flagship Grant agreements finalised on 15 June EU contribution: 50 million Industry contribution: 28 million 40% 5% Academia Large Industr 23% 7% 25% http://bbi-europe.eu/news/horizon-2020-kick-starts-bio-based-industries-europe- %E2%82%AC50-million

BBI 2015 Calls Flagship Call 2015.1 RIA-DEMO-CSA Call 2015.2 Published: 19-05-2015 Deadline: 15-09-2015 Estimated BBI JU Funding 100 million No. of topics: 3 Published: 25-08-2015 Deadline: 03-12-2015 Estimated BBI JU Funding 106 million No. of topics: 19 65

Flagship Call Value Chain Topic Scope VC1: From lignocellulosic feedstock VC2: forest-based value chains VC4: value chains from (organic) waste BBI VC1.F1 - From lignocellulosic feedstock to advanced bio-based chemicals, materials or ethanol BBI VC2.F2 - Valorisation of cellulose into new added value products BBI VC4.F3 - Innovative processes for sugar recovery and conversion from Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) i) Bioethanol ii) Diols/ diacids as building blocks i) Microfibrillar cellulose based additives ii) Lightweight structural composites sourcing & management of MSW to its conversion (eg. into bioethanol, bioplastics) It is considered that proposals with a total eligible budget of up to 35 million would allow the specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. 66

RIA-DEMO-CSA Call 1/2 Research and Innovation Actions Budget BBI.VC1.R1 - Conversion of lignin-rich streams from biorefineries BBI.VC1.R2 - Pre-treatment of lignocellulose with simultaneous removal of contaminants and separation of lignin and cellulosic fractions BBI.VC1.R3 Bio-based functional molecules for coating and surface treatment BBI.VC1.R4 Separation and extraction technologies for added value compounds from wood and forest-based residues BBI.VC2.R5 - Practices increasing effectiveness of forest management 28 million BBI.VC2.R6 - Sustainable cellulose based materials BBI.VC2.R7 - Tailoring tree species to produce wood designed for industrial BBI.VC3.R8 - Increasing productivity of industrial multi-purpose agricultural crops BBI.VC3.R9 - Valorisation of aquatic biomass BBI.R10 - Innovative efficient biorefinery technologies 12 m Note: It is considered that proposals with a total eligible budget in the range of 2-5 million would allow the specific challenge to be addressed appropriately.

RIA-DEMO-CSA Call 2/2 Topics : Demonstration Actions Budget BBI.VC1.D1 - Lignocellulosic feedstock into chemical building blocks and high added value products BBI.VC2.D2 - Innovative cellulose-based composite packaging solutions BBI.VC3.D3 - Production of bio-based elastomers from Europe-grown feedstock BBI.VC3.D4 - High purity bio-based intermediates and end products from vegetable oils and fats BBI.VC3.D5 - Valorisation of agricultural residues and side streams from the agro-food industry BBI.VC4.D6 - Organic acids from Municipal Solid Waste 64 million BBI.D7 - Overcoming low product yields from fermentation processes Note: It is considered that DEMO proposals with a total eligible budget of up to 15 million would allow the specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Topics : Coordination and Support Actions Budget BBI.S2 - Standards and regulations BBI.S3 - Communication and awareness Note: It is considered that CSA proposals with a total eligible budget of up to 1 million would allow the specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. 2 million

Initiatives with MSs BLUEMED PRIMA AFRICA BONUS

Synergies with ESIF Italy: 32bn 2014-2020 cohesion funds 2/4 national development objectives Bioeconomy-relevant (innovation friendly business environment, high-performance infrastructures and efficient management natural resources) Regions RIS3: 17 agri-food security 5 maritime 3 sustainable energy 2 sustainable eco-innovation (green-chemistry, eco-industry Open Days Workshop Brussels 13 October 2015 The Bioeconomy: Regional Best Practices and Smart Specialisation

Events Forthcoming Bioeconomy Events Final SCAR Foresight Conference 8 Oct 2015 Launch of the foresight report of the Standing Committee on Agricultural Research EXPO Milan Conference BLUEMED 15 Oct 2015 16 Oct 2015 Implementing R&I agenda's for Global Food and Nutrition Security Ministerial meeting in Venice, next steps for the strategic research and innovation agenda and its related roadmap Bioeconomy Investment Summit 9-10 Nov Mobilising investment in the bioeconomy ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy Global Bioeconomy Summit European Bioeconomy Stakeholders' Conference and: 25-26 Nov Berlin 12-13 April 2016 By the German Bioeconomy Council, with EC workshop on In association with the NL Presidency, to sustain inclusive dialogue and agenda setting, with satellite meeting of European Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel H2020 SC2 Infoday H2020 SC2 Brokerage event 25 Nov 2015 26 Nov 2015 74

HORIZON 2020 Thank you! Useful links: Horizon 2020 : www.ec.europa/research/horizon2020 Participant Portal : https://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal Bioeconomy Portal : http://ec.europa.eu/research/bioeconomy/ BioNCP: http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/support/national_contact_points.html EXPERTS DATABASE: http://ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en/experts The presentation shall neither be binding nor construed as constituting commitment by the European Commission