Bioeconomy

Bioeconomy

Definition

Definition of the German Federal Government:

"Bioeconomy refers to the production, exploitation and use of biological resources, processes and systems to provide products, processes and services in all economic sectors within the framework of a sustainable economic system."

BioEconomy e.V.

The BioEconomy e.V. mainly brings together regional companies and research institutions in Central Germany in the field of the bio-based economy and networks them nationally and internationally.

The aim of this bioeconomy cluster is to promote the material and energetic use of biomass in order to accelerate the switch from fossil to renewable raw materials. The BioEconomy e.V. represents the interests of its members in business, science and politics and supports them in the realization of research, development and implementation projects.

The BioEconomy e.V. understands the necessary structural change in Central Germany as an opportunity to set decisive accents for the establishment and strengthening of the bioeconomy .

A current overview of the members and further information about the BioEconomy e.V. can be found at:

https://www.bioeconomy.de/en/

BioEconomy Cluster logo

BioEconomy Cluster map

Activities concerning Bioeconomy

Organisation of Networking Events, Conferences and Specialist Events

• International Bioeconomy Conference Series
  • The international Bioeconomy Conference (iBC) aims to be the most important annual meeting place for business and politics in the field of circular economy and bioeconomy in Germany.
  • https://www.bioeconomy-conference.eu/en/
• BusinessTreffs
  • Events with changing organizers and topics for knowledge transfer between research and development institutions and companies.

Issue Advocacy, Policy Advice and Access to Political Decision Makers

• E.g., participation in the dialogue platform Industrial Bioeconomy of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) by the chairman of the board of BioEconomy e.V., Dr. Joachim Schulze

Initiation and Support of Flagship Projects

• BioEconomy Hub
  • Planning of a biorefinery scaling infrastructure in Leuna for biotechnology SMEs
• InnovationsHub „Zukunft Holz & Klima“
  • Establishment of wood-based value chains in Central Germany

BioEconomy Hub

Networking

• Boosting Rural Bioeconomy Networks (BRANCHES)
  • Participation in the creation of an internationally visible region of the circular bioeconomy in Central Germany through Europe-wide networking
  • https://www.branchesproject.eu

Further Information

Selection of Links for Relevant Bioeconomy Websites und Literature

Europe

• European Green Deal
  • The Green Deal will transform the European Union into a modern, resource-efficient and competitive economy. This involves, e.g., the european bioeconomy strategy.
  • https://commission.europa.eu/strategy-and-policy/priorities-2019-2024/european-green-deal_en 
• Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy
  • The Knowledge Centre for Bioeconomy of the European Commission provides relevant information in a transparent, tailored and concise manner to support policymaking.
  • https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/bioeconomy_en

Germany

• Bioeconomy in Germany - Opportunities for a Bio-Based and Sustainable Future (April 2022)
  • The brochure of the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) provides an overview of Germany’s efforts to create a sustainable bioeconomy according to key sectors, concepts, resources and production processes and presents some promising research initiatives.
  • https://www.bmbf.de/SharedDocs/Publikationen/de/bmbf/FS/31106_Biooekonomie_in_Deutschland_en.pdf
• Bioeconomy Council
  • Independent advisory body of the German federal government for the development of recommendations for the implementation of the national bioeconomy strategy.
  • https://www.biooekonomierat.de/en/
• bioökonomie.de
  • Information platform for bioeconomy in Germany
  • https://biooekonomie.de/en

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