Mushrooms to unlock the future of the bioeconomy

Monaghan Town Library North Road,, Monaghan, Ireland

Feeding the world sustainably is one of the biggest challenges for the future. But can the humble mushroom help solve the challenge of food security in our changing environment. Join Dr Tony Martin Callaghan, co-founder of Niskus Biotech, a company of visionary scientists who are using fungi to create the new generation of sustainable functional […]

Free

Pint of Bioeconomy

Stag's Head 1 Dame Court, Dublin, Ireland

BiOrbic presents an evening of engaging talks that will give you a window into the latest 'bioeconomy' research! This year we're marine themed with talks related to plastic-eating bacteria, 'blue farming' and feeding Ireland from the coastline. Here's the evening's line-up: Plastic to Plastic: How Bacteria can Contribute to the Bioeconomy - Rhys Orimaco Conscience […]

Scenario modelling and monitoring to develop a sustainable bioeconomy in Ireland and Europe

Online

Bioeconomy project recently launched called INFORMBIO project (https://informbioproject.ie/) funded by DAFM is going to  share its objectives about monitoring the biomass flows and study the future of bioeconomy in Ireland to meet 2050 EU targets. Furthermore, a roundtable with guests from the EU Bioeconomy Monitoring System developed by Joint Research Centre and BioMonitor project (EU […]

Blue Bioeconomy

Westside Library Seamus Quirke Road, Galway, Ireland

The Blue Bioeconomy involves using biological resources from water such as fish, seaweed, mussels, starfish, sea cucumbers, lobster and even bacteria to make products or services.  This includes food, medicine, nutritional supplements, cosmetics and much more. It also relies on sustainable practices to make sure that we do not damage the environment and that there […]

Free

Rubbish Ramble

Ballymun Health Care Facility

BiOrbic, in partnership with Tidy Towns Ballymun invites you to join us on Saturday to clean up Ballymun! Head to the Ballymun Health Care Facility at 11AM to join us. We'll spend some time picking up litter and afterwards, head to the Rediscovery centre for some refreshments and talks.  The talks will be from two […]

Biocircularity in Action Summit

Teagasc Ashtown Food Research Centre Ashtown, Dublin, Ireland

This one-day Summit will bring together committed Irish food sector companies to share knowledge, highlight the opportunities and discuss the challenges in creating new sustainable, commercial opportunities within the circular bioeconomy. This event brings together thought leaders, industry experts, and food innovators for a day of insightful discussions, networking, and collaboration. Following a ministerial opening, […]

Empowering Ireland’s Farmers and Foresters: A Focus on Biobased Solutions through BBioNets

Online

An insightful webinar hosted by BBioNets during the Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2024! This engaging online event will bring together thought leaders, industry experts, and passionate advocates of the bioeconomy from prominent EIP-AGRI and national/international projects to explore the transformative potential of biomass resources in driving sustainability and economic growth in Ireland. Don't miss this opportunity […]

Circular Bioeconomy in Kerry

Kerry Library, Moyderwell, Cloon Beg, Tralee, Co. Kerry, V92 X092 Kerry Library, Moyderwell, Cloon Beg, Tralee, Kerry, Ireland

Information event to discuss the Irish bioeconomy, recent developments and potential to get involved. More information to come shortly.

Demonstrating Bio-based Solutions for a Greener Ireland

Online

In this event, the outcomes of the InformBio project will be demonstrated. InformBio aims to deliver a Bioeconomy Foresight Analysis providing a clear roadmap towards a sustainable bioeconomy for Ireland, along with the tools to rigorously measure progress towards this objective. It combines data driven research, analysis, and modelling with input from expert thematic groups, […]

Bridging the Funding Gap: Scaling Innovations in Circular Bioeconomy

Guiness Enterprise Centre Taylor's Lane, The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland

During this session, we will engage with representatives from companies, key experts and investors to explore available funding instruments as well as the challenges and gaps for scaling innovation. Discussions will focus on how to achieve better alignment between companies and investors. Three bio-economy relevant companies will share their experiences in securing finance and discuss […]

Farmer Involvement in the Bioeconomy – What’s Happening in Ireland and Europe

Online

This online event hosted by The Irish Co-operative Organisation Society (ICOS) will focus on developments in the bioeconomy which offer potential opportunities for farmers here in Ireland. The event will run from 10am to 12.15 pm on Thursday, October 17th and will be moderated by Damien O’Reilly, European Affairs and Communications Manager, ICOS. The mornings […]

Thesis in Trees

The National Botanic Gardens Glasnevin, Dublin, Ireland

Come to the National Botanic Gardens and learn about all the new technologies scientists are developing from wood! As part of Bioeconomy Ireland Week, PhD researchers from the innovative 'NxtGenWood' Project will come together to engage the public in the latest wood and tree related research. Eight researchers, stationed around the gardens, will present their […]