📣 New CBE JU-funded project: SUPREME-PILOTS will develop high-performance bio-based PLA copolymers from European feedstocks. Tested in sports equipment, urban furniture, flooring and signage, they aim to cut production-related GHG emissions by 50%: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/projects/supreme-pilots

How can knowledge exchange strengthen #bioeconomy ecosystems across Europe? 🌍 The CBE JU-funded BIO-INSPIRE project connects actors and expertise, with a focus on 7 #widening countries. 🎥 Discover its tools, activities and 30 grants of €10,000. www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAxK...

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📣 New CBE JU-funded project: TEX4GREEN will develop bio-based coatings, surfactants, pigments and dyes for synthetic and natural textiles. Using lignin, industrial sidestreams and microalgae, it aims to cut GHG emissions by 20% and effluent toxicity by 50%.

🌾 Grass holds more potential than we knew. CBE JU-funded Rural BioReFarmeries works with farmers to develop biorefineries that make proteins, fertilisers and biodegradable packaging from locally sourced grass. 📸 See the project's #CBEScaleUp photo entry 👇 ©Alexandra Rodriguez

📣 New flagship project: CBE JU-funded SOWISE+ will establish a first-of-its-kind biorefinery in Italy to produce biodegradable PHBV and cellulose from urban organic waste. It aims to process 16,500 tonnes annually, cut water use by 90% and create up to 175 jobs.

🏭 CBE JU funding supports 198 demonstration plants and 23 flagship biorefineries across Europe. These Innovation Actions validate bio-based technologies at pre-industrial scale and support first-of-their-kind facilities for industrial production,

📣 New flagship project: CBE JU-funded RenewChem will establish a first-of-its-kind facility in Portugal to produce renewable bio-alcohols for chemicals and aviation fuels. It aims to make 15,000 tonnes annually, avoid 11,100 tonnes of CO₂ emissions and create 667 green jobs.

⏳ One month left to apply! €300,000 is available through the CBE JU-funded BIO-INSPIRE project for cross-regional #bioeconomy partnerships: 30 grants of €10,000 each. 🗓️ Deadline: 26 August 2026, 12:00 CET 🔗 https://www.bio-inspire.eu/open-calls/

📣 New CBE JU-funded project: SALINA will develop coastal marine biorefineries for sustainable macroalgae cultivation and processing across Europe. It will create five seaweed-based products, cut GHG emissions by 40% and reduce freshwater use by up to 80%.

🌱 New #CBEresearch from ReLEAF: two fertilisers from fishery sidestreams cut global warming potential by up to 62% compared with mineral fertilisers. A third had higher impacts, showing that production matters. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652626014903?via%3Dihub

🛡️ Could the next generation of crop protection grow on trees? CBE JU-funded #ZELDA develops bio-based pesticide alternatives from wood components: cellulose, hemicellulose and lignin. 📸 See the project's #CBEScaleUp photo competition entry 👇

📣 New CBE JU-funded project: BIOWRAP will develop recyclable and compostable paper-based bubble wrap from forestry waste. It aims to produce up to 25.8 million m² annually, recover 90% of materials and cut CO₂ emissions by 25-50%. 🔗 Discover the project ⬇️

🌍 Where are CBE JU-funded projects, participants and facilities located across #Europe? Explore participation and funding by country, search for organisations and locate flagship #biorefineries and demonstration plants in our updated dashboard. 🔗 Explore the dashboard ⬇️

📢 New publication: A Competitive Bioeconomy for a Sustainable Future – 2026 edition. Since 2014, CBE JU and BBI JU have funded 243 projects with €1.45 billion in EU support. Current CBE JU projects report 97 circular products, 136 dedicated outputs and 74 value chains.

🌱 The CBE JU-funded B-FERST project features in a new CORDIS Results Pack on bio-based fertilisers. Its innovations recover nutrients from biowaste, reduce reliance on non-renewable resources and support more resilient fertiliser production in Europe.

📣 New CBE JU-funded project: BIG-ALGAE will advance macroalgae cultivation and processing in Europe. It will develop four cultivation solutions for five native species and create 14 products for food, feed, cosmetics, textiles and packaging: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/projects/big-algae

💡 New #CBEresearch from the CBE JU-funded Purple4Life project could support more efficient scale-up of natural carotenoid production. Its model identifies the optimal absorbed-light level for each bacterial strain and reactor configuration. 🔗 More in next post⬇️

🧵 What will it take to make Europe’s textile value chains more circular? CBE JU will join the ECOSYSTEX Conference in Antwerp on 22 September. Simone Maccaferri will present CBE JU funding opportunities for the textile sector. 👉 Learn more ⬇️

📣 New CBE JU-funded project: MycoStruct will develop whole-cut meat alternatives from structured fungal protein. Using food and agricultural sidestreams, it aims to produce 25 tonnes annually and cut GHG emissions by up to 93% compared with beef-based production.

💡Did you know? CBE JU-funded projects cover seven major application areas. Packaging leads the portfolio, followed by cosmetics & home care and food & feed. Projects also support agriculture, construction, textiles and mobility. Discover more in our Annual Activity Report 2025.

📣 New flagship project: CBE JU-funded PACE will demonstrate a first-of-its-kind full-scale biorefinery in the Netherlands. It will use potato juice, a food-industry side-stream, to produce bio-based fatty acids and cut GHG emissions by 50-80%. 🔗 More in replies ⬇️

📢 Europe’s #bioeconomy needs investment to scale. Eligible financial institutions can apply to join the Bioeconomy Investment Deployment Group and help bring #biobased solutions to industrial scale. Apply by 11 September 2026. 🔗 Details in reply.

📊 Which markets are CBE JU-funded projects targeting, and where is investment going? Explore lead markets, technologies, resources and #biobased solutions across the CBE JU and BBI JU portfolios. Follow connections across the value chain and discover the projects behind them.

🌳 Very small harvest gaps can help make Mediterranean forests more diverse and resilient. New #CBEresearch from the CBE JU-funded OptiForValue project found that gaps under 0.02 ha can limit maritime pine regeneration while supporting oak establishment. 🔗 Read more ⬇️

4 regional networks. 1 shared goal. CBE JU has signed an MoU with 4 bioeconomy networks to strengthen synergies with regions & improve funding access for circular bio-based innovation, especially SMEs: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/cbe-ju-signs-collaboration-agreement-regional-bioeconomy-networks

📢 The @ec.europa.eu call for evidence on Joint Undertakings is open until 14 July. 🤔What can CBE JU do for Europe? Explore five key areas in our video, plus evidence from the 2025 Activity Report, stakeholder study and KPI dashboard. ⬇️Links in replies.

🫘 Europe’s protein resilience depends on diverse, sustainable EU sources. CBE JU welcomes the new EU action plan & is supporting this shift through projects developing proteins from local biomass: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/eu-protein-action-plan-recognises-cbe-ju-role-innovative-solutions

Happy #BioproductDay! 🌱 From coffee capsules to car parts, #biobased products are reaching more sectors. CBE JU projects are developing 97 circular products, building on 141 from BBI JU. https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/world-bioproduct-day-innovation-across-sectors-and-everyday-products

📢 An independent study finds that CBE JU supports EU policy through implementation & evidence. It advances #biobased innovation towards deployment, while project data can inform policy discussions: https://www.cbe.europa.eu/news/stakeholder-study-confirms-cbe-jus-added-value-europes-bio-based-sector

♻️ A bio-based plastic used in packaging retained its performance after three recycling cycles. PROSPER tests showed that PLA could still be processed into clear trays, with key properties largely unchanged. 🔗 https://prosperbioplastics.eu/closing-the-loop-can-pla-be-recycled-multiple-times/