Connecting Regional Bioeconomy Clusters in Eastern and Southeastern Europe
BIO-INSIPRE
Connecting Regional Bioeconomy Clusters in Eastern and Southeastern Europe
Challenge: Regional bioeconomy clusters play a crucial role in local development by connecting businesses, research institutions, and stakeholders. These clusters drive innovation, attract investments, and scale bio-based solutions. However, many clusters, particularly in less developed regions of Eastern and Southeastern Europe, face significant challenges, such as limited access to research and innovation infrastructure, weak networks, and insufficient skilled workers. These barriers hinder the full potential of bioeconomy growth and prevent regions from effectively tapping into opportunities for sustainable economic development.
Solution: BIO-INSPIRE aims to support and strengthen regional bioeconomy clusters in Greece, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, Romania, Bulgaria, and Poland. The project’s main goal is to develop a Governance Road-Map that provides a clear, step-by-step framework for establishing long-term, sustainable collaboration. This Road-Map will help bioeconomy actors overcome existing obstacles, improve their innovation capacity, and foster cross-border cooperation to unlock new growth opportunities.
Duration: May 2025 – April 2028
We lead the project’s Communication and Dissemination Work Package.
Contact: Frederick Ryan Wallace
