EBU is calling for keeping explicit reference to agriculture and the bioeconomy in Policy Window II
Kindly have a look at the new EBU Policy Brief (April 2026)
EBU to develop its potential in lifelong learning
European Bioeconomy University (EBU) workshop generated valuable ideas on advancing the bioeconomy through lifelong learning and university–industry collaboration. The event brought together EBU representatives, collaborators, and invited experts to reflect on how higher education institutions can support the implementation of the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy through lifelong learning, re- and upskilling, and stronger university–industry collaboration. […]
EBU vision of the future Bioeconomy and the role of HEIs
EBU vision of the future Bioeconomy and the role of higher education institutions. EBU represents a reflection on the role of the Bioeconomy in the economy and society. It covers various aspects, including:✅ Drivers and motivation for bioeconomy deployment✅ Technologies✅ Economic, policy and social innovations. The reflection explains the role and impact of higher education […]
How can bioeconomy students turn sustainability-driven ideas into real-world impact?
The newly published article Bioeconomy students’ motivation and objectives to engage in entrepreneurship education explores how carefully designed entrepreneurship education can help make a difference. ✅ Drawing on qualitative and quantitative data from students in seven European countries (European Bioeconomy University members), the study examines what motivates bioeconomy students to engage in extracurricular entrepreneurship education, […]
EBU advances EU bioeconomy mainstreaming
The European Bioeconomy University delegation (Luisa Trindade, Dr. Evelyn Reinmuth, Martin Greimel, and Denis Dobrynin) participated in the conference Boosting and Mainstreaming the Bioeconomy. The event was held in Copenhagen as part of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. The conference explored the science, innovation, and governance aspects of deploying the […]
New EU Bioeconomy Strategy
The European Commission has adopted the new EU Bioeconomy Strategy. The strategy’s vision includes offering fossil-free alternatives and creating new, stable income sources through bio-based materials and products. Higher education, along with re-skilling and up-skilling programmes, is seen as crucial to implementing the European bioeconomy. The European Bioeconomy University (EBU) is recognised in the strategy […]
EBU Welcomes New Cohort of EU Bioeconomy Youth Ambassadors
Wishing success to all 15 young changemakers! We encourage the Ambassadors to actively promote a sustainable bioeconomy through education, inspire peers, and engage with policymakers and local stakeholders. We hope the Ambassadors will achieve their goals and ambitions in contributing to the implementation of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy and motivating future generations towards the green […]
EBU fosters entrepreneurship for a sustainable and innovative bioeconomy
The FOEBE+ (Fostering Entrepreneurship for a sustainable and innovative BioEconomy) project has opened a new application period for 2026. We are pleased to consider applications from Master’s and PhD students interested in developing skills in the entrepreneurship and the bioeconomy sector. The FOEBE+ provides opportunities to practically explore the innovation journey, from idea generation to […]
The EU Circular Bioeconomy: Unlocking its full potential in the next 10 years?
In our position paper, the European Bioeconomy University (EBU) outlines six key priorities to guide long-term, systemic, and collaborative action, with a focus on placing education, research, and innovation at the heart of the sustainability transition. From policy coherence to global partnerships, explore how we envision a future-proof bioeconomy and the steps required to achieve […]
Academic Global Collaboration in the Bioeconomy
Welcome to the workshop Academic Global Collaboration in the Bioeconomy!The European Bioeconomy University is organising this hybrid workshop as part of the Science Summit 2025 UNGA80, on 16 September.Welcome coffee and pre-meeting networking begin at 9:00 AM in New York time (UTC-05:00), while the hybrid part of the event starts at 10:00 AM in New […]