Step into Success: The North-West online call for Bio economy innovators is open! Join Our Circular Bio economy Challenge at the Agromek Fair in Denmark!
Are you ready to transform rural bioeconomy across Europe with your innovative bio-based solutions? The BioRural Online Call invites visionary stakeholders from Northwest Europe to present groundbreaking bio-based solutions that can create a significant regional impact. If you are passionate about themes such as Food & Agriculture, Forestry, Aquatic and Water Systems, Bioenergy, Bioproducts, and Biomaterials, this is your chance to shine.
Why Participate?
Accelerate Your Ideas: Join two days of dynamic workshops, refining your business strategies with insights from experienced mentors, turning concepts into actionable plans.
Unlock Growth Opportunities: Top 3 solutions win rewards and entry to the European Bioeconomy Challenge, pitching to key stakeholders and boosting your impact on rural bioeconomy.
Foster Connections: Network with fellow innovators, entrepreneurs, and industry experts, exploring collaboration opportunities and advancing the circular bioeconomy together.
Tailored Support: Receive personalised feedback and tailored mentorship, ensuring your bio-based solution aligns with bioeconomy principles and is effective.
Embrace Inclusivity: Open to all individuals, groups, and legal entities, regardless of background. Whether seasoned entrepreneur or budding innovator, your bio-based solutions can shape a sustainable future.
Submit your solution to meet the eligibility criteria and apply for your region. Successful applicants will join a 2-day Regional Workshop/Challenge that will take place in November 2024.
Who can participate?
Applications to this Circular Bioeconomy Challenge can be submitted from applicants located in Northwestern countries: Netherlands, France, Germany, Denmark, Ireland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Austria, UK, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Iceland.
The Northwest Online Call is open from 14th June until 30th September 2024 (23:59h – CET).
Special reward for the 3 best bio-based solutions!
Winners will compete in the European Bioeconomy Challenge in Brussels! If you are also one of the three awarded finalists, you will gain access to the European final of the Bioeconomy Challenge that will take place in Brussels in 2025 along with other winning candidates from all over Europe. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative initiative. Submit your application today and step into success with the BioRural Online Call!
Applying for the North-West Online Call
The timing for the NW Online Call is organised in three phases:
Phase 1: Until 30th September 2024
- Prepare and submit your application.
Phase 2: Until October 2024
- The evaluation committee will review the applications and organise a meeting with each applicant. There you will be able to explain by voice your bio-based solutions!
- Among the applicants, 10-15 will be selected and have access to the Northwest regional final. Travel and accommodation costs for the selected participants will be covered by the organisation.
Phase 3: Until November 2024
- Selected applicants will be communicated to improve their applications and prepare for the final regional workshop, which will take place at the Agromek fair in Herning Denmark 26-27 November 2024.
- Attending this workshop will be a unique experience!
To apply, it is necessary to fill in and submit the online application form for the NW Online Call, which can be found here:
Download the Applicants’ Guide and proceed to the submission of your Application in your Region! Don’t forget to advise on the Online Call Terms and Conditions.
Download | Online Call Terms and Conditions
Download | Online Call Applicants Guide
CONTACT POINTS
The general information for the Regional Open Calls for the EU Challenge can be consulted at BioRural referential page, where there is also Access to the Open Call Applicants Guide, as well as the Terms and Conditions. For specific details of the North-West call, you can also visit the national info pages, or contact the corresponding organisers.
NETHERLANDS
Stefanie Bos —-
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GERMANY
Wassilina Bugaeva
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DENMARK
Claus Soerensen
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FRANCE
Henriette Donnadieu Dessenius