Bioeconomy
Ireland Week
October 13th-14th | 2025
What is the Bioeconomy Week?
Participate
13. – 19. Oct 2025
Collective Action and Change
The Irish Bioeconomy Network is building an exciting programme of hands-on workshops, networking events, insightful discussions and interactive activities. We welcome communities, groups, producers, researchers, artists, industry and others to join our programme with your own activities and events. Join us in sparking discussions around the bioeconomy and a natural, circular and sustainable future. All activities and events are welcome.
Event Topics
Your event can explore one of the core themes of Ireland’s bioeconomy. Each topic highlights a different way to build a fair, circular, and sustainable future.
Circular Bioeconomy
Highlight ways to keep resources in use for longer by reducing waste, recycling materials, and creating new value from what we already have.
Sustainability
Showcase practices and ideas that balance environmental care, social wellbeing, and economic growth to support future generations.
Climate Change Mitigation
Explore actions that cut emissions, protect natural resources, and build resilience to climate change at local or global levels.
Bio-waste Management
Demonstrate how food, farm, and forestry by-products can be transformed into valuable resources through innovation and reuse.
Blue Bioeconomy
Highlight innovative and sustainable uses of Ireland’s seas, rivers, and marine resources to benefit both communities and nature.
Previous Event
Explore past Bioeconomy Week events, from hands-on workshops to interactive talks, and get inspired to create your own activity this year.
Thesis in Trees
During Bioeconomy Ireland Week, PhD researchers from the NxtGenWood Project shared innovative wood and tree research at the National Botanic Gardens. Eight researchers presented their work in quick, engaging talks with props, while visitors explored the gardens. The event created opportunities for informal conversations with scientists, and kids enjoyed a map and treasure hunt designed to keep them engaged.
Citizens
Engage communities with events that raise awareness, encourage participation, and spark conversations about sustainability and the bioeconomy.
Kids
Inspire the next generation through fun, creative, and hands-on activities that introduce bioeconomy themes in an exciting and accessible way.
Industry Professionals
Provide opportunities to share innovations, explore new technologies, and exchange knowledge that drives sustainable change across sectors.
Audiences
Events can be designed for different audiences, from local communities to professionals and policymakers. A mix of perspectives ensures Bioeconomy Week is inclusive and impactful.
Policymakers
Create space for dialogue on evidence-based strategies and showcase practical solutions that can inform future policies and initiatives.
Primary Producers
Highlight the essential role of farmers, fishers, and foresters in shaping a fair and circular economy built on sustainable natural resources.
Ready to participate?
To submit an activity, fill in our simple form and we’ll be in touch. Please note we’ll be accepting contributions until the 30 September.
Step 1
Explore the Guide
Check out our guide which provides examples of the kind of activities you could run as well as tips for doing this digitally!
Step 2
Gather Your Details
Be ready to provide the following details about your activity:
Step 3
submit Your activity
Submit the quick online form to add your activity to Bioeconomy Awareness Week.
