2 October 202526 September 2025 CBE JU call closes with 248 project proposals submitted Evaluation of the project proposals will take place in October-November 2025, and applicants will receive the call results in the second half of January 2026
1 October 202525 September 2025 Fiberdom and Kiefel form partnership to accelerate fiber-based packaging innovation with advanced dry forming technology As packaging regulations become increasingly stringent, the new strategic partnership aims to accelerate the shift toward sustainable alternatives by expanding the scope of fiber-based solutions available to manufacturers and converters. The collaboration will unlock scalable, cost-effective applications that deliver high performance and functionality while ensuring full compliance with evolving environmental standards
30 September 202530 September 2025 The 3-CO Final Event: Empowering Bio-Based Choices Through Smart Certification 21 October 2025 from 9:00 to 13:00 CEST, Online
Big News: traceless® is nominated for the Deutscher Zukunftspreis 2025! One of Germany’s most prestigious awards for science and innovation will recognize traceless' clear benefits for society, the environment, and the economy
Great Earth shifts entire product range to paper closures Following a successful pilot launch, Great Earth of Scandinavia decides to implement fiber-based closures on all of their supplement products
29 September 202523 September 2025 Fashion for Good Unveils “The Next Stride”, A New Footwear Project To Replace Fossil Fuel Material With Bio-based Sole Innovation In partnership with adidas, Target and Zalando, alongside leading material innovators, the initiative will test and validate bio-based polymers as high-performance alternatives to fossil fuel–derived materials
Repurposing wood waste for a clean, green alternative to fossil-based chemicals The EU and Europe’s bio-based industries are tapping into the hidden potential of wood to replace fossil resources in the production of high-performance resins with a low carbon footprint.
TômTex debuts bio-based textile at New York Fashion Week The new material is engineered using proprietary biomaterials that mimic nature’s own design principles
NCGA Honors Three Winners Driving Innovation in Consider Corn Challenge V Three winners were chosen, each with a unique way to improve a product or process using corn to produce biobased materials
26 September 202522 September 2025 Biotechnology company ÄIO successfully produces first tonne of its yeast-based alternative to traditional oils for cosmetics and food applications The 1 tonne production milestone marks a significant step in ÄIO’s journey toward commercial-scale manufacturing of its next-generation, ecologically conscious fermentation-derived ingredients for the cosmetics, food, and oleochemical sectors
Surviving the Valley of Death: a guide for bio-startups What can biobased entrepreneurs do to give their startups the best start in life?
22 September 202515 September 2025 Bioeconomy in India is growing: the sector expanding to $165.7 billion in 2024 from just $10 billion in 2014 With an ambitious target of $300 billion by 2030, the bioeconomy is steadily becoming a cornerstone of India’s sustainable growth and innovation
19 September 202515 September 2025 iMicrobes produces 100% bio-based acrylic acid through its scaled-up bioprocess With backing from BioMADE, the achievement represents a significant step toward decarbonizing one of the chemical industry's most ubiquitous materials
18 September 202517 September 2025 AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 Unveils New Advisory Board Leading experts from industry and academia unite to shape a circular future for renewable carbon through the innovative application of artificial intelligence
AI Circular Economy Conference 2026 präsentiert das neue Advisory Board Führende Expertinnen und Experten aus Industrie und Wissenschaft schließen sich zusammen, um durch den innovativen Einsatz künstlicher Intelligenz eine zirkuläre Zukunft für erneuerbaren Kohlenstoff zu gestalten
17 September 202511 September 2025 Sustainability: New ways of producing methanol from electricity and biomass FAU researchers develop process for sustainable on-site production
15 September 202515 September 2025 The Future of Chemical Industry in Europe: Defossilised and Competitive, how this can work? This is the key question that will be addressed at the Renewable Materials Conference, 22–24 September in Siegburg/Cologne (Germany), and online
Avantium Announces the Launch of a fully Committed and Underwritten Rights Offering of €65 million This equity raise is expected to cover Avantium’s financial needs and help keep the Company well-funded until it reaches group-level EBITDA break-even, which is expected in 2027
12 September 20258 September 2025 How Bio-Renewable Materials are able to Help B2B & B2C Industries Reduce their Environmental Impact This panel of key influencers will discuss the primary challenges to overcome and the solutions that will help both in B2C and B2B to shift to greener solutions
11 September 202510 September 2025 AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: Call for Abstracts Extended Deadline until 26 October 2025 Unlocking the Potential of Renewable Carbon from Biomass, CCU, and Recycling
AI Circular Economy Conference 2026: Deadline für den Call for Abstracts verlängert bis 26 Oktober 2025 Mit KI das volle Potenzial erneuerbaren Kohlenstoffs aus Biomasse, CCU und Recycling erschließen
Global Launch of AEROVENT ZERO: China-Developed Innovation Ushering Tech Textiles into a PFAS-Free Era As global supply chains accelerate their transition to sustainability, the high-performance waterproof-breathable textile sector has reached a decisive moment for innovation — a fabric revolution centered on PFAS-free technologies is now underway
BEAM Circular Awarded $10.4 Million From State of California The investment in BEAM Circular will bring needed capital to the North San Joaquin Valley to accelerate and grow the fast-growing circular bioeconomy
10 September 20254 September 2025 Biobased Monomers and Polymers, New Developments and Applications Novamont’s innovative technologies result in the use of 1,4 bio-butanediol (Bio-BDO), produced via fermentation from renewable feedstocks at the world’s first industrial-scale plant
The key to bringing spider silk to market: Genetically modified silkworms Kraig Biocraft Laboratories could produce up to 10 metric tons of spider silk annually at its new facility in Vietnam - thanks to its genetic leap with Darwin’s bark spider DNA
9 September 20253 September 2025 Moa develops groundbreaking category of crop protection; signs partnership deal with Gowan Moa’s discovery also offers an exciting new pathway for biologicals to play more of a role in agricultural weed control in coming years
8 September 20255 September 2025 3-CO Webinar on Creating Impact: Social Innovation in the European-Bioeconomy – What policymakers can do 9 September 2025; 13:00-14:30 CEST
From Tea Bags to Spacecraft: How Lenzing is high performing with cellulosic Lyocell fibers in a wide range of industrial applications Lenzing fibers have a lower impact on the environment through the fiber production process, the natural biodegradability of the fiber structure, and the sustainable origin of the wood used to make the fibers
Green Science Alliance Made Plant Biomass Based Biodegradable Film Bag One of the goals for Green Science Alliance is to replace all the petroleum based materials with plant biomass alternatives
5 September 20251 September 2025 Wheat That Makes Its Own Fertilizer Bacterial Work-Around Aims to Reduce Pollution, Lower Costs for Farmers
4 September 202529 August 2025 Adsorbi launches pilot plant to validate technology at scale and expedite commercial deployment Since Adsorbi’s launch in 2022, the Swedish cleantech startup has successfully demonstrated its proprietary air purification technology in various applications. Made out of Nordic cellulose, Adsorbi’s material can purify indoor and potentially outdoor air by capturing harmful air pollutants
Green Perspectives: Ceresana Examines the European Market for Bio-Based Paints and Coatings In addition to market data and forecasts on bio-based coatings, the market report also contains background information on the regulatory framework of the paints and coatings industry in Europe as well as the general economic situation and the situation in the construction industry
3 September 20253 September 2025 Renewable Materials Conference 2025: Calling Brands, Start-ups and Chemical Companies to Shape the Future of Chemicals and Materials There are less than three weeks left to register for the world's largest event on innovative and renewable chemicals and materials, fossil-free plastics, and related policies, which will take place from 22–24 September 2025 in Siegburg/Cologne, Germany
Mainstreaming Mass Balance and Attribution (MBA) – Fast-Growing Acceptance, Demand and Production For the first time ever, the new nova report provides detailed data on mass balance attributed intermediates and polymers, including 180 MBA building blocks and 50 MBA polymers produced by 49 companies at 189 locations
ShapingBio Offers Recommendations for a Competitive EU Bioeconomy New policy brief urges the European Commission to harmonise coordination, strengthen financing, and improve market conditions to unlock the full potential of bio-based innovation
Avantium Secures €10 Million Financing from Invest-NL This short-term debt is expected to be repaid through the proceeds from a future planned equity raise
2 September 202529 September 2025 Horizon Europe Project PYSOLO: Mid-term Stakeholder Event on Solar-driven Biomass Pyrolysis Save the date: 6 November 2025, 09-14:00 CET, ICB Instituto de Carboquímica, Zaragoza (Spain) or online
Corbion and BRAIN Biotech team to shape the future of innovation in nature-based ingredient technologies Together, the partners will develop preservation capabilities to food manufacturers that also resonate with consumers looking for food products based on natural ingredients
BMW Replaces CFRP with Natural Fibers Lightweight construction with a lower carbon footprint: BMW has teamed up with partner Bcomp to bring natural fiber composites to series production
Forging international research alliances on the bioeconomy With a new round of tenders for the “Bioeconomy International” funding initiative, the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR) is once again supporting the establishment of international research networks
29 August 202525 August 2025 HiQ-CARB project: More sustainable conductive carbon additives for lithium-ion batteries The development and commercialization of innovative conductive additives not only improves battery performance, but also lays the foundation for a more environmentally friendly and economically viable battery manufacturing ecosystem in Europ
28 August 202526 August 2025 From Materials and Models: How AI is Revolutionising the Circular Economy Artificial Intelligence creates a direct link between material design and circular economy goals by integrating durability, recyclability and lower carbon intensity as design parameters from the very start
Investigation of the mechanical properties of pineapple leaf fibre-reinforced biocomposites The findings provide valuable insights into the potential applications in industries requiring lightweight, sustainable materials with enhanced mechanical properties
Godavari Biorefineries drives innovation in renewable materials Looking at the increase in the biochemicals market, GBL is invested in capacity and innovation
27 August 202521 August 2025 Avantium Provides Update on a Proposed Comprehensive Funding Package Company secures investments and outlines further funding
PHA colour masterbatch The Chroma Color Technology team was able to develop three new colours for our customer using a specifically designed carrier resin for a masterbatch
26 August 202520 August 2025 CTK Bio Introduces End-to-End Solutions to Address Canada’s Single-Use Plastics Ban CTK Bio provides certified materials and finished products through a global supply network to help Canadian businesses comply with the federal plastics ban
From food packaging to fashion How edible and biodegradable materials are shaping the future of clothing
25 August 202519 August 2025 Sunreef Takes Bcomp’s Sustainable Materials on Board Sailing innovation brings flax fibre composites to the forefront of sustainable yacht design