Bioeconomy Ireland

Smart Farming and Bioeconomy: Shaping Tomorrow’s Agriculture
2024-10-18 | Clonakilty Agricultural College, Darrary, Clonakilty, Cork, P85 AX52, 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 communities and agricultural areas by making them more sustainable. It will focus on reducing waste, reusing nutrients, and supporting eco-friendly, biobased farming practices. This workshop offers a unique opportunity to drive meaningful change for Ireland’s agricultural landscape.s.

Proteins to Packaging - The Potential of the Irish Bioeconomy
2024-10-18 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | 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; in the Food Innovation Lab will focus on food waste valorisation/nutraceuticals/product development and one of the research groups will look at bioplastics films from agricultural waste.
This free event is open to staff, students and members of the general public of all ages.
For any queries contact school.fseh@tudublin.ie or gemma.kinsella@tudublin.ie

Brewers' Spent Grain: Unlocking the Potential for Ireland's Bioeconomy
2024-10-18 11:00 - 12:00
Welcome to our exciting online event hosted by DCU, “Brewers’ Spent Grain: Unlocking the Potential for Ireland’s Bioeconomy”. We will gather a diverse group of professionals from the brewing industry, academia, and sustainability sectors to explore the innovative uses of spent grain—one of the most abundant byproducts of beer production. As we delve into the challenges and opportunities presented by this resource, we will discuss its potential applications in various fields, including bioplastics and food industry.
Join us as we foster collaboration, share insights, and inspire solutions that contribute to a sustainable future for Ireland’s bioeconomy.
Register here.

Green Innovation in the Midlands: Social and Economic Transformation in the Bioeconomy
2024-10-18 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
As part of the ORIGINN Project, EMRA invites you to participate in a discussion on the development of the Bioeconomy in the Midlands counties of Longford, Westmeath, Offaly, and Laois. With a talk from Dr Jon Paul Faulkner of UCD on the potential of the Bioeconomy to drive rural social and economic transformation, the event brings together stakeholders to explore the challenges and opportunities of developing the Midlands Bioeconomy.
Registration required to attend the event.
Registration link: https://forms.office.com/e/Na2eGDT9nM

Thesis in Trees
2024-10-18 14:00 - 17:00 | The National Botanic Gardens, Glasnevin, Dublin, D09 VY63, 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 innovative research in three minutes with the help of engaging physical props. This unique event will allow you to interact directly with researchers and chat about their work in an informal and scenic setting. A child-friendly map and treasure hunt will be provided to keep the kids engaged!
This is a free but ticketed event via Eventbrite. Register here.

We Built This City on Rock and Coal - Clare Island
2024-10-19 19:00 - 21:30 | Clare Island Community Centre, Clare Island, Capnagower,, Westport, Co. Mayo, R23W+3V, 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 community can be part of a solution to climate change.
The show holds space for audience members to speak up and/or be interviewed. These source materials are used by international improvisation experts to inspire scenes, songs and sketches that are unique to each show and community.
The performance will start at 2pm – after the performance and a quick break, we will then host a fun and informal workshop where you can chat about the challenges to living more sustainably in your area and learn what you can do both as an individual and with your community to have a positive impact on the environment. We will share some simple eco changes you can make in your daily life such as reducing plastic, how to be more sustainable with your clothes and the benefits of climate friendly food choices. You will come away more informed and empowered on how to take action on climate by living more sustainably.
We Built This City on Rock and Coal is a recipient of the Creative Climate Action fund, an initiative from the Creative Ireland Programme. This event is supported by BiOrbic, Ireland’s bioeconomy research centre.
More information about these shows is available at http://webuiltthiscity.ie/

Register for this event here.

Circular Dairy Summit 2024
2024-10-24 09:00 - 16:15 | The Osprey Hotel, Devoy Quarter, Naas West, Naas, Kildare, W91 X40K, 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 summit is a must-attend for anyone passionate about advancing sustainability within the Irish dairy sector.
At the summit, there will be thought-provoking discussions on key topics such as policy alignment, infrastructure development and market innovation. We’ll explore how targeted policies can integrate circular economy practices into dairy processing and how innovative solutions like resource recycling and anaerobic digestion can close critical infrastructure gaps. Industry leaders will share insights on creating demand for sustainable dairy products and fostering partnerships across the supply chain.
Find more information on the website.

Agri-food ‘Waste’ in the Circular Bioeconomy: Regulatory Insights
2025-10-13 | Online
Ireland’s dairy, meat and marine sectors produce many unavoidable ‘wastes’ and by-products. The EPA-funded EnableBIO project is identifying opportunities and regulatory barriers and bottlenecks to their utilisation. Join this webinar to find out more.
