COOPID – Knowledge Transfer of Bioeconomy Approaches for Primary Producers

Led by CircBio Research Group at Munster Technological University, check out our social media campaign for the COOPID Proejct where you are in with a chance to participate in unique European Bioeconomomy Site Visits & Knowledge Exchange activities. Check out our LinkedIn page and Twitter throughout the week.

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Teagasc Bioeconomy Map Series

What are people saying about the bioeconomy? How can you make the right connection for enterprise to reach it’s bioeconomy potential ? Where and what are Ireland’s natural recourses that can be sustainable harnessed? Who and what is the National Bioeconomy Forum? Each day a new, informative map will be shared that will explore these […]

The Drivers of Investment in Bioenergy and the Bioeconomy

Online

As part of IrBEA's Conference Webinar Special Series 2021, focusing on the 4 thematic goals of the upcoming COP 26, this event will take a look at Goal 3: Mobilising Finance. Bioenergy is a key component of the Bioeconomy. To grow the sector, mobilising finance is a key enabler. International financial institutions and funders must […]

A Circular & Sustainable Food System in Ireland

Online

A Circular & Sustainable Food System in Ireland A discussion and learning session with practitioners working on the ground implementing food waste measurement, prevention and utilisation unlocking social, economic and environmental impact. Hear from actors across the value chain including farmers, processors, businesses and innovators working to manage and utilise food waste. Hear first-hand how […]

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Biopesticides and Biostimulants for Crop Production

Online

The aim of this workshop is to engage stakeholders in a discussion about the use of biobased fertilisers and biopesticides in Irish agriculture. The workshop will feature short presentations from researchers working on testing the efficacy, environmental impact and economic feasibility of biobased products in barley growth. These researchers are part of the Department of […]

Pint of Bioeconomy – Pub Edition

Stag's Head 1 Dame Court, Dublin, Ireland

BiOrbic, in collaboration with Pint of Science, presents an evening of engaging talks that will give you a window into the latest 'bioeconomy' research! What's a bioeconomy? It's an economy that moves away from fossil fuels and instead relies on living organisms like microbes, plants and animals to provide the things we need - from […]

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The Plastic Problem: An Irish Perspective for a Global Challenge

Online

How can we deal with the plastic pollution in the environment and ensure that future needs are met more sustainably? Plastics have been detected in nearly every ecosystem in the world. They poison wildlife, make their way into the food chain to affect human health and yet we seem unable to move away from our […]

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BiaSol Brew Flour bioeconomy product

Online

A discussion with Biasol, showcasing of homegrown Irish bioeconomy innovation through their company and their product, Brew Flour. In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Centre is delighted to host this session with Niamh and Ruairi from Biasol, a home-grown Irish food start-up that is the perfect example of an innovator in […]

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The Signpost Series: Biorefinery Glas and the potential of the bioeconomy to transform grassland agriculture in Ireland

Online

As part of the weekly online Signpost Series, Prof James Gaffey of Muster Technological University alongside Prof Johan Sanders of GRASSA and Wageningen University and Research, and Mr Xavier Dubuisson of XD Consulting will discuss outcomes of the Biorefinery Glas, a European funded Agricultural European Innovation Partnership. Focusing on potential of the bioeconomy to transform […]

Bioeconomy – The Blue Perspective

Online

Launch of a new event series run by Marine Innovation Development Centre, Údarás na Gaeltachta and the Marine Institute. This is an informative event outlining what the blue bioeconomy is, showcasing the relevant supports available within the blue bioeconomy and an overview of projects and businesses operating within the blue bioeconomy. For more information and […]

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Tree Explorers

University College Cork

Are you based in Cork? If so, why not take a tour around UCC's arboretum and learn all about trees! To mark Bioeconomy Ireland Week, Dr Eoin Lettice, Dr Barbara Doyle Prestwich and Emma Hutchinson will lead an in-person tour through some of the highlights of the UCC Arboretum. This event is supported by the […]

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BiOrbic’s Rubbish Ramble!

sean moore park Sean Moore Park, Dublin, Ireland

BiOrbic invites you to join us on Saturday to a 'plogging' event. What? Plogging is where you jog or walk through the city, picking up litter as you go. On Saturday we will have two teams: Jogging Team Lead: Tanja Narancic Walking Team Lead: Burcu Akkoyunlu Each team will walk or jog for one hour […]