Towards 2030: Developing a Circular Bioeconomy Governance Model

Southern Regional Assembly Assembly House, O'Connell Street, Waterford, Waterford, Ireland

Towards 2030: Developing a Circular Bioeconomy Governance Model for our Communities, Cities and Regions The Southern Regional Assembly and MTU will host a BETA Testing Validation Workshop with regional and local authorities and bioeconomy stakeholders in furtherance of ROBIN project objectives. This event will build upon the outcomes of previous alpha validation testing workshops of […]

Demonstrating Bio-based Solutions for Rural Communities

Radisson Blu Hotel Northgate St, Athlone, Westmeath, Ireland

The Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) is continuing its series of stakeholder engagement events to discuss a number of important topics featured in ‘Our Rural Future – Ireland’s Rural Development Policy 2021-2025’. The theme of this event is: Demonstrating Biobased Solutions for Rural Communities Ireland’s first National Bioeconomy Action Plan was published in 2023. It […]

Decarbonising Opportunities: The Role of Bioeconomy

National Bioeconomy Campus Lisheen Anner Hotel. Dublin Road, Thurles Townparks, Thurles, Tipperary, Ireland

Learn more about the role of bioeconomy in decarbonising the Irish regions! The workshop is as part of a series of “mentoring workshops” organised by the CAROs. An overview of bioeconomy in Ireland and the existing action plan An overview of biomass available by region Introduction to mapping biomass flows and opportunities for decarbonisation Connection […]

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 […]

We Built This City on Rock and Coal – Sligo

Number 45 45 High St, Magheraboy, Sligo, Sligo, Ireland

We Built This City on Rock and Coal brings scientists and theatre-makers to the rural west of Ireland for a co-created comedy show driven by hopepunk, climate research, music, and what matters most to the local community. It’s a show that’s fun for you, and good for the planet! We believe that every individual and their […]

Sustainable Food Systems & Circular Bioeconomy Policy Workshop

University College Dublin Dublin, Ireland

This workshop brings together diverse policymakers and public service policy implementers whose work intersects with developing sustainable food systems and a circular bio-based economy in Ireland. The workshop will elaborate the results of ongoing research projects concerning food systems and circular bioeconomy policy and public services, and aims to better understand: how different areas of […]

We Built This City on Rock and Coal – Inisheer

Aras Eanna Arts Centre An Tuar, County Galway, Ireland

We Built This City on Rock and Coal brings scientists and theatre-makers to the rural west of Ireland for a co-created comedy show driven by hopepunk, climate research, music, and what matters most to the local community. It’s a show that’s fun for you, and good for the planet! We believe that every individual and their […]

Smart Farming and Bioeconomy: Shaping Tomorrow’s Agriculture

Clonakilty Agricultural College Darrary, Clonakilty, Cork, Ireland

Three leading MTU research projects—ReNu2Cycle, MainstreamBIO, and SIMONE— are joining forces to shape the future of Irish agriculture. They will host an interactive workshop at Clonakilty Agricultural College during Bioeconomy Ireland Week, focusing on sustainable farming practices and circular bioeconomy innovations. The event will explore how new biobased ideas can help strengthen small farms, rural […]

Proteins to Packaging – The Potential of the Irish Bioeconomy

TU Dublin Central Quad, Grangegorman Lower, Dublin 7, D07 ADY7

The TU Dublin School of Food Science and Environmental Health will host an activity-based event in the Central Quad labs (Grangegorman campus) lab on Friday 18th of October. There will be a variety of agri-food related applications of bioeconomy including demonstrations and hand on activities. For example, activities in our bioeconomy suite will use microalgae; […]

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 […]

We Built This City on Rock and Coal – Clare Island

Clare Island Community Centre Clare Island, Capnagower,, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland

We Built This City on Rock and Coal brings scientists and theatre-makers to the rural west of Ireland for a co-created comedy show driven by hopepunk, climate research, music, and what matters most to the local community. It’s a show that’s fun for you, and good for the planet! We believe that every individual and their […]

Circular Dairy Summit 2024

The Osprey Hotel Devoy Quarter, Naas West, Naas, Kildare, Ireland

The Circular Dairy Summit, takes place on October 24th at the Osprey Hotel, Naas. This exciting event will feature the official launch of the Dairy Processing Technology Centre's (DPTC) pivotal position statement, "Circular Dairy Bioeconomy in Ireland: Harnessing Opportunities for a Sustainable Future." Supported by the University of Limerick’s Kemmy Business School and BiOrbic, this […]