MainstreamBIO_BioCircular-SUMMIT

MainstreamBIO aims to accelerate the deployment of small-scale bio-based solutions across rural Europe by providing free tailored innovation support services and digital tools Innovarum is an expert consultancy in bioeconomy innovation that promotes business development in Europe. It coordinates the project's actions in the Spanish study region. Project design and development advice Nutrient management and fertilization Techno-economic analysis Scale-up advisory Technology scouting INNOVATION SUPPORT SERVICES Technical Services MAINSTREAMBIO TOOLKIT CONSORTIUM EXAMPLES OF CASES SUPPORTED Policy review Matchmaking Market analysis Business mentoring Guidance in accessing funding Business model design and optimization Business Services 57 innovation support services provided to 45 cases 36 in 2024 21 in 2025 Ex. 1: Waterworks and sewerage company interested in sewage sludge management for agriculture (Lubelskie). Service: Nutrient management and fertilization. Outcome: Increased knowledge and capacity to prepare a fertilization plan following legal standards. Study regions distributed within seven countries: Spain (Navarre, Aragon and Catalonia), Bulgaria (South Central), Poland (Lubelskie), the Netherlands (Friesland and Flevoland), Ireland (Southern Ireland), Denmark (Zealand, Mid Jutland and Northern Jutland), and Sweden (Norrland and Upper Norrland). 300 stakeholders consulted via surveys and 35 bioeconomy experts interviewed to characterise the bioeconomy in said regions. 56 events organized across Europe to identify regional bioeconomy characteristics, propose and scale-up regional solutions, raise awareness and facilitate networking between regional stakeholders. Ex. 2: Bio-based materials company interested in vineyard pruning residues for foam production (Norrland). Service: Techno-economic analysis. Outcome: Quantified economic potential to strengthen the business case and future plans of the company. Ex. 3: Olive tree cooperative interested in valorizing residual olive pits after oil production (Aragón). Service: Market analysis. Outcome: Diversified income from the sale of clean olive pits for use in biomass boilers. Catalogue of small-scale bio-based solutions to compare and identify opportunities for entrepreneurial initiatives. Decision Support System to match available biomass with technologies, business models and social innovations. Collection of best practices for improved nutrient recycling and organic matter recycling back to soils. Tool Library to have centralised access point to bioeconomy tools from other partners or projects. Bioeconomy Repository to compile available educational materials to raise awareness on bioeconomy. Webinars to unlock expertise through our webinar series for concise and impactful learning. The project has developed a digital tool with 8 functionalities to help you start or optimise your rural bioeconomy business. BioForum to be used as an open environment for exchanging good practices, nurturing novel ideas and solutions and making connections. Other MainstreamBIO resources such as the bioeconomy profiles of seven rural EU regions, including their needs, barriers, practices, value chains, and key organizations. @MainstreamBIO MainstreamBIO ProjectMainstreamBIO MainstreamBIO Project