BIObec
BIObec - Preparing the creation of Bio-Based Education Centres to meet industry needs and boost the contribution of the bioeconomy to societal challenges
BIObec aims to build bridges between the bio-based industry and the education system by interlinking universities, innovation labs, and R&D centres with industrial actors and regions. In order to achieve this, the project proposes a holistic framework that merges the traditional idea of an education centre, with that of a knowledge hub. BIObec will establish multi-level Bio-Based Education Centres (BBECs) in six different European regions to act as knowledge hubs bridging the gaps between academic institutions, students, innovation entities and policy makers. Likewise, the BBECs will be flexible enough to answer the actual and future needs of the industry and surrounding ecosystem at local, regional and national levels.
- To provide a comprehensive understanding of the needs, criteria and conditions for Bio-Based Education Centres (BBECs) to create dynamic ecosystems.
- To define the most effective design and business models for developing and establishing a BBEC and its educational activitites.
- To provide governance plans, learning programs and feasibility assessments for the proposed BBECs.
- To provide a roll-out strategy and a roadmap for coordinating the replication of BBECs at European and international level, fostering the outcomes` exploitation and further collaboration.
- To ensure motivated co-creation, stakeholder involvement, dissemination and communication.
BIObec consists of a consortium of 19 project partners from 12 different countries and institutions [11 educational institutions, one national and one private research centre, 3 bio-based industry clusters, 2 SMEs, non-profit foundation for education and social dialogue (Pro Civis)]..
Project coordinator: University of Bologna
Duration: 30 months (01.09.2021 - 29.02.2024)
Funding programme: Horizon 2020