Teagasc Bioeconomy Map Series
2021-10-18 14:00 - 2021-10-22 00:00 UTC
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 questions. The maps will be hosted on the Map of the Month series on the Teagasc website and links provide by the irishbioeconomy.ie Check back for updates throughout Bioeconomy Ireland Week!
These maps are produced by Teagasc, in collaboration with Muster Technological University, Trinity College Dublin, University College Dublin, Irish Bioeconomy Foundation, the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine and Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications

Turning Challenges into Opportunities – The Resilience Cycle - With Mark Pollock
2021-10-18 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Turning Challenges into Opportunities – The Resilience Cycle with Mark Pollock
It is tough to deal with uncertainty and change. It doesn’t happen by chance. But with a high-impact catalyst we can start to make it happen. Mark Pollock is that catalyst and that’s why leaders worldwide have asked him to support their teams to remain resilient, adapt to change and collaborate with others for over 20 years.
For us, Mark will host a one-hour masterclass with his colleague Paula Cunniffe to share his insights in a session called “Turning Challenges into Opportunities – the Resilience Cycle”.
During this masterclass, Mark will explore how to:

Build resilience and maintain motivation
Adapt to change and unexpected challenges
Chart a path through uncertainty

As part of the masterclass you will participate in a live, interactive masterclass with Mark Pollock and his co-host Paula Cunniffe, receive a follow-up email with key takeaways and suggested further reading, and receive a bi-monthly inspirational email from Mark.
This event is taking place as part of the National Bioeconomy Summit: https://bioeconomy.ie/

StrongWomen Science
2021-10-19 09:00 - 12:00 | Dookinella, Achill Island, Mayo
StrongWomen Science circus science show and accompanying workshop – including looking at the importance of scientific enquiry, ocean pollution and the value of water, how to learn from failure.

Policy Levers in the Blue Bioeconomy
2021-10-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Policy insights to promote the bioeconomy in the marine sector.
In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Centre is delighted to host this session with Hannah Gould, a bioeconomy expert working in the marine sector with BiOrbic. This event will explore the policy landscape in the Blue Bioeconomy and how these policies can boost both environmental and economic sustainability of the Irish marine sector.
Register here!

The Circular Economy in Ireland OECD Policy Seminar
2021-10-19 10:00 - 13:00
The OECD Programme on the Circular Economy in Cities and Regions Policy Seminar on plans to discuss the policy recommendations and co-create an Action Plan on n the circular economy in Ireland.
Why you should attend?

► To share your view on how Ireland can promote, facilitate and enable the circular economy

► To highlight how you can contribute to the transition towards the circular economy
► To take part on a perception survey on the progress of the circular economy in Ireland
► To learn about the latest circular economy initiatives in Ireland
► To co-create an Action Plan on the circular economy in Ireland

Building a New Biobased Value Chain: Lab to Market
2021-10-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Online
Building A New Biobased Value Chain: Learnings from industry and experts on developing new functional innovative ingredients from dairy side streams for pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, cosmetics and biodegradable packaging markets.
In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, Munster Technological University and the Circular Bioeconomy Research Group present this INGREEN session where we explore the key learnings from industry and research experts on the developing of new functional innovative ingredients from whey side streams for pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and the food industry. The event aims to investigate the entire value chain from the initial business challenge to side stream valorisation (LBA, GOS) highlighting state of art biotechnologies and development of lab to demo scale bio-based ingredient production.
We analyse how biotech commercialisation impacts processing, cost efficiencies and simultaneously creates intellectual property opportunities and new product development capabilities for industry to exploit.
The guest speakers and live panel will examine the value proposition and market demand for bioproducts and consider how current and future research and investment is influencing biotech innovation, business customer relationships and consumer demands.
Register via EVENTBRITE.
INGREEN website & Video Explainer

Valuable nutrients in the agri-food sector: European policy insights
2021-10-19 12:30 - 13:00
European policy insights on valuable nutrients in the agri-food sector
In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Centre is delighted to host this session with an expert from the European Sustainable Phosphorous Platform. This event will explore the policy landscape at the European level on valuable nutrients in the bioeconomy, and how these policies can boost both environmental and economic sustainability.
Register here!

StrongWomen Science
2021-10-19 13:00 - 17:00 | Bangor Erris, Mayo

Policies Driving the Bioeconomy
2021-10-19 15:00 - 17:00
Ministerial Address
Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Ireland

Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry
The United States Department of Agriculture recently released a report ‘Economic Impact Analysis of the U.S. Biobased Products Industry’ on the 10th anniversary of the creation of the USDA’s Certified Biobased Product Label. The report demonstrates that the biobased industry is a substantial generator of economic activity and jobs, and that it has a significant positive impact on the environment. According to the rehttps://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/port, in 2017, the biobased products industry:

Supported 4.6 million American jobs through direct, indirect and induced contributions.
Contributed $470 billion to the U.S. economy.
Generated 2.79 jobs in other sectors of the economy for every biobased job.

EU Biorefinery Outlook to 2030
This European Commission study presents scenarios on how demand and supply for biobased chemicals and materials could grow to 2030 and provides roadmaps with actions required to increase the deployment of chemical and material driven biorefineries in the EU.
Richard Platt, Managing Consultant, E4tech, England

This event is taking place as part of the National Bioeconomy Summit: https://bioeconomy.ie/

Amazing Algae!
2021-10-20 | Grattan Beach, 3 Grattan Rd, Beach Ct, Galway, H91 Y2FR, Ireland
We’re off to the beach to explore some Amazing Algae!
BiOrbic and the National Aquarium are taking two school groups down to the coast to explore all the amazing facts about seaweed. Including:

What is seaweed? What are all the various types?
How do we use seaweed? What products can we find it in?
What are the benefits of seaweed to the planet and our health?
How do we protect our oceans and keep them clean?

A primary school group will join us in the morning and a secondary school group in the afternoon. Though this is an in-person event, we’ll be posting on social media and a school resource will be uploaded to the BiOrbic website afterwards so keep your eyes peeled!

Gut Health: It's a Pig Deal!
2021-10-20 08:00 - 17:00
Does it matter what we feed our farm animals? Well, yes, it’s a pig deal!
BiOrbic and the AgriAware are running a primary school workshop at Airfield Estate Farm to explore all the ways we can improve animal gut health. Including:

What is a pig’s anatomy like?
How do pigs get sick and how can we protect them?
What different kinds of nutrition can we use to ensure our pigs are healthy?

After the workshop, we’ll be able to see some animals on the farm! Though this is an in-person event, we’ll be posting on social media and a school resource will be uploaded to the BiOrbic website afterwards so keep your eyes peeled!

Breathe. Circus to Make You Gasp
2021-10-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Coláiste Pobail Acla, Achill Sound, Mayo
A two-person 35 minute outdoor ecology circus show about recovery
Breathe is a lyrical, exciting, relevant performance about the pathway from excess and exhaustion to recovery, expressed through astounding and unusual circus. Tackling ecology and wellbeing, Breathe is a circus show for all ages filled with the hope of recovering together.

The Bioeconomy to 2030: A Researcher’s Perspective
2021-10-20 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
Teagasc’s Research Directorate was closely involved in the development of the National Bioeconomy Policy Statement, which was published in 2018. It continues to support the development of the bioeconomy though research grounded in science & technology as well as social science-based disciplines. This webinar gives a flavour of some current/recent research across different Teagasc research programmes. In addition to explaining the research, the presenters will explain how their work is expected to contribute to the bioeconomy to 2030 and discuss some of the related challenges and opportunities in delivering such impact.
Join us for this 1-hour webinar, which will take place over zoom.
Register here

The Drivers of Investment in Bioenergy and the Bioeconomy
2021-10-20 09:30 - 11:00 | 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 play their part by providing private and public sector finance to secure global net zero. Many stakeholders say that there is an abundance of capital available but that the Irish policy and regulatory landscape is seen as an impediment to the development of large-scale projects.

Irish Rural Link - Rubizbo Project Webinar Series - The Bioeconomy
2021-10-20 10:00 - 11:15 | Online
Irish Rural Link are hosting this webinar as part of its delivery of RUBIZMO, an EU Horizon 2020 funded project in which IRL are one of 16 partners. RUBIZMO- Replicable Business Models for Modern Rural Economies – aims to identify the vital ingredients for developing entrepreneurship and successful business models across the sectors of food and agriculture, bio-based value chains and ecosystem services and in turn generate jobs and growth in rural areas. This webinar will focus on the Irish Bioeconomy sector and how the learnings from RUBIZMO can be adapted in an Irish setting. Presenters include Brendan Mulry from Irish Rural Link introducing the Rubizmo Network/Coperation Tool, Patrick Barrett of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine providing an overview of the Irish Bioeconomy in 2021, Cathal Geoghegan from Biorbic and Kieran Harrihil from UCD and the BiOrbic Centre speaking on the topic of “Farmers and Networking in the Irish Bioeconomy”.

A Circular & Sustainable Food System in Ireland
2021-10-20 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 businesses and social enterprises are addressing food waste in Ireland
Get the latest insights on research and data from Irish researchers
Learn about food waste programmes available for businesses

Register on Eventbrite via this LINK.

The Bioeconomy at Home- Using domestic food waste to tackle climate change
2021-10-20 12:00 - 12:30 | Online
Learnings on an all-Ireland level of how your domestic food and garden waste can be sustainably transformed into high value products
Bringing the Bioeconomy Home: Learnings from experts on how food waste from your home and garden waste can be transformed to contribute to a valuable local circular economy and the fight against climate change.
In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Centre presents this session where we explore the key learnings from research experts in the Irish Nutrient Sustainability Platform on developing valuable products from domestic food and garden waste. The event aims to investigate describe how this process can boost the bioeconomy, the local economy, and the circular economy.
Register here!

Breathe. Circus to Make You Gasp
2021-10-20 13:00 - 14:00 | St Brendan’s College, Belmullet

Biopesticides and Biostimulants for Crop Production
2021-10-20 13:00 - 16:30 | 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 Agriculture, Food & Marine-funded project BioCrop and the Earth Institute strategic priority SAPBio, a cross-disciplinary team of scientists working to investigate the use of and attitudes to bioproducts as alternatives to conventional inputs for crop production in Ireland through sustainable agriculture.
To register for the event email: olga.lastovetsky@ucd.ie

Virtual Tours of Bioeconomy Sites
2021-10-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
Sit back and relax as we go on a vitrual tour of Oilean Glas Teoranta’s Seaweed Processing Plant in Kilcar, Donegal, Novamont’s facility Italy which manufactures Compostable Resins & Pannonia Bio-Biorefinery in Hungary.

OGT’s Seaweed Processing Plant in Kilcar, Donegal
Oilean Glas Teoranta (OGT) was established in 2004. The company harvests seaweed in Donegal and Mayo, the seaweed is then processed into specialty products for the global crop nutrition and animal feed markets. Today OGT is a consolidated company with a team of professionals, operating in Europe and North America. In 2014, the company was acquired by Tradecorp in Spain. The presentation will outline the company with a virtual tour of the operations in Donegal.
David Murrin, Factory Manager at Tradecorp International – Rovensa, Ireland

Manufacturing Compostable Resins
This virtual tour will show the process to biorefine products in order to provide the building block for compostable resins.
Tony Breton, Novamont, Italy

Pannonia Bio-Biorefinery in Hungary
From its beginnings as a bioethanol producer in 2012, the refinery has almost tripled in size and developed into a multiproduct facility. Today, nutrition, health, biochemical and fuel bioproducts are manufactured as alternatives to fossil materials. The biorefinery is the largest single site bioethanol plant in Europe.
James Cogan, Industry Analyst, Clonbio Group Ltd, Ireland

Producing Hydrogen in Northern Ireland
Peter Baillie, Managing Director, Energia Renewables

This event is taking place as part of the National Bioeconomy Summit: https://bioeconomy.ie/

Pint of Bioeconomy - Pub Edition
2021-10-20 19:00 - 21:00 | Stag’s Head, 1 Dame Court, Dublin, D02 TW84, 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 energy to food, medicine to packaging!
We have some fantastic talks that include:

Should we avoid all plastic? – Rituparna Duarah
Sustainability: How do we get everyone on board? – Mina Sadeghzadeh
Consumers: What can we all do? – Nima Nejadrezaei

Register for the event below!
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/pint-of-science-back-to-nature-tickets-184859097537

Nature's Secret Circus
2021-10-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Mulranny beach, Mayo
Nature’s Secret Circus environmental circus workshops in the landscape, encouraging rural children to see the worth of, respect and respond to their local landscape.

EXPLORE AND EXPAND - Pitching and Networking
2021-10-21 09:30 - 12:30 | The Marker Hotel Dublin, Grand Canal Quay, Dublin Docklands, Dublin, D02 CK38, Ireland
EXPLORE AND EXPAND WORKSHOP – COME AND PITCH YOUR BIOECONOMY PROJECT TO INVESTORS DURING BIOECONOMY IRELAND WEEK !
Are you seeking an investment for your Bioeconomy start up? Do you want to connect with the other hottest biotech / bioeconomy start-ups in Ireland?
During Bioeconomy Ireland Week, the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation will host this exciting pitching and networking event which will give the opportunity for a select number of start-ups to pitch their business ideas to a panel of Irish investors. In addition to having the chance to land the capital you need, at this event investors will come onto the stage to provide feedback on your performance and give you the best advice to avoid common traps and to bring your deck and presentation to the next level.
To enter please send your pitch to the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation at: pierre.kerhascoet@bioeconomyfoundation.com.
We are open for applications until the 15th of October.
Date & Location: Physical event held the Thursday 21st of October 2021 at The Marker Hotel in the heart of Dublin’s dockland.

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Attendance to this event is free as it is part of BioeconomyVentures, a project that has received funding from the Bio Based Industries Joint Undertaking under the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under grant agreement No 101023260.

Policy Levers in the Bioeconomy
2021-10-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
Policy insights arising from the National Bioeconomy Forum with which to promote the Irish Bioeconomy.
In conjunction with Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2021, BiOrbic Bioeconomy Research Centre is delighted to host this session with Professor Cathal O Donoghue, an expert in public and social policy at NUI Galway . This event will explore the policy landscape in the Irish bioeconomy, and how these policies can boost both environmental and economic sustainability in the Irish agri-food and forestry sectors.
Register here!

The Plastic Problem: An Irish Perspective for a Global Challenge
2021-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 dependence on plastic. This panel discussion will explore the depth of the problem and outline some ways in which Irish researchers are working to solve these global challenges
Moderator: Dr Margaret Fournet – Assistant Director: Materials Research Institute, Principal Investigator, Lecturer & EU Project Coordinator, Technological University of the Shannon, Athlone
Panellists:
Dr Liam Morrison – Professor in Department of Natural Science, National University of Ireland, Galway
Dr Catherine Collins – Research Fellow, Shannon ABC, Technological University of the Shannon, Limerick
Dr Fionn O’Fearghail – Researcher, Centre for Radiation and Environmental Science, TU Dublin
Neil Skeffington – CEO, Novelplast
Ms Emily Marsh – Bioeconomy Project Manager, Circbio, Shannon ABC, Munster Technological University, Kerry.

Register via this LINK

BiaSol Brew Flour bioeconomy product
2021-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | 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 the bioeconomy.
This event will highlight how Biasol’s innovative methods create delicious, nutritious and sustainable food products, while also reducing waste and emissions.
Hear about their journey, their product, and their future plans.
Register here!

Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Exchange: Spotlight on Innovators in Agriculture
2021-10-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
The Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South-West Cluster and AgriTech Ireland Cluster are coming together to host an online event to shine a light on companies and leaders who are harnessing technology and innovation to address complex sustainability challenges in agriculture and in tandem building innovative bio-based products, businesses and value chains.
In Ireland, we know that innovative approaches to circular bioeconomy are a key priority to meet climate and sustainability government targets, and particularly so for the agriculture sector.
The Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South-West Cluster and AgriTech Ireland Cluster are coming together to highlight the role of innovators in realising a circular bioeconomy.
You’re invited to join our online event where we shine a light on companies and leaders who are harnessing technology and innovation to address complex sustainability challenges in agriculture and in tandem building innovative bio-based products, businesses and value chains.

Join a session to hear from innovators solving real sustainability problems.
Learn about the activities of the Irish clusters who are helping companies through collaborative approaches and technologies.
Hear an exchange of views on what we need to do to for the marketplace to develop.

Speakers

James Gaffey, Co-Director of the Circular Bioeconomy Research Group at Munster Technological University
Dr. Julie Maguire, Director of Research, Bantry Marine Research Station
Robert Shine, Director, SAMCO Agricultural Manufacturing Ltd.
Barry Lynch, Technical Director, AgriNet

Register via Eventbrite LINK

Nature's Secret Circus
2021-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Golden Strand beach, Achill Island

SME Businesses Developing Biobased Products
2021-10-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Online
This event will showcase innovative companies who are producing biobased products. We’ll hear from Woolcool which produces packaging from sheep’s wool, Heaxafly which farm black solder flies, Celignis which will talk about the blue economy using seaweed and Meade Potato which have developed the first starch plant from waste potatoes.

Commercialising a Natural Material – Sheep’s Wool
Woolcool based in the UK remains the only packaging company using a range of sheeps wool insulated packaging available on a commercial scale. This presentation will outline how the idea came about for the company and the journey to where the company is now.
Josie Morris MBE, Managing Director, Woolcool, England

Surf’s up! Ride the Wave of New Biomaterials from Seaweed
Lalitha will talk on the potential of seaweed in the Irish Bioeconomy and how seaweed-derived materials can be superior to the existing fossil-derived materials that are currently used in personal care, textiles, paints, coating, and biomedical applications. The focus of the talk will be on the work we are doing at Celignis on fractionation of seaweed.
Dr. Lalitha Gottumukkala, Chief Innovation Officer, Celignis, Ireland

Experiences in Developing a New BioBased Company in Ireland
Hexafly farm the Black Soldier Fly using industrial food waste to make a range of high-quality protein derivatives for the animal, plant and cosmetic industries. This presentation will outline how a biobased SME develops in Ireland and provides advice to new start up biobased companies.
Alvan Hunt, Co Founder and CEO at Hexafly, Ireland

Diversifying from Potato Growing to a Potato Starch Plant for Higher Value Uses
Meade Farm Group is a family business traditionally growing potatoes, carrots and onions. The company recently diversified in using the waste potatoes in producing starch which can be used in many different areas. This presentation will outline how the idea came about diversifying their business and what advice they would have for other business looking to diversify their business into the biobased arena.
Cliona Costello & Eleanor Meade, Meade Farm Group, Ireland

This event is taking place as part of the National Bioeconomy Summit: https://bioeconomy.ie/

The Signpost Series: Biorefinery Glas and the potential of the bioeconomy to transform grassland agriculture in Ireland
2021-10-22 09:30 - 10:30 | 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 grassland agriculture in Ireland.
The Signpost Series is hosted association with Teagasc ConnectED, Dairy Sustainability Ireland, and Food Drinks Ireland Skillnet and the National Rural Network.
