Talk to Our Researchers at GBS 2026!
Meet our researchers at the Global Bioeconomy Summit! Researchers will be available on different days to share their expertise, discuss their work, and connect with attendees. Explore their profiles below to find out more and see which day you can meet them. 19th October CARMEN DOMINGUEZ Research Project Manager READ MORE DR DAISY ODUNZE Programme […]
Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026
The Global Bioeconomy Summit 2026 (GBS 2026) will take place in Dublin, Ireland, on October 20–21, 2026, focusing on sustainable socio-economic transformation and climate action.
From the Maharees to Bantry Bay: PHAROS Ireland Mega Event Delivers a Living Lab, Stronger MPA Partnerships and Real Circular Economy Innovation
Over 200 stakeholders gathered in Kerry and West Cork from 26 to 28 May 2026 for the PHAROS Ireland Mega Event — three days that left behind a community-led Living Lab, deepened relationships on Marine Protected Area management, a classroom-ready citizen science programme, and a glimpse of what end-of-life fishing gear can become. On a sunny evening on […]
Taxonomy of Circular Bioeconomy Skills
A structured framework mapping skills across seven sectors (Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Food & Beverage, Wood Industry, Textile Industry, and Construction industry) to support workforce development, training design, and policy action in the transition to a circular bioeconomy. Click on the report to view.
PHAROS Blue Economy Innovation and Skills Forum Highlights Opportunities for Collaboration, Innovation and Sustainable Growth
CircBio was delighted to support and participate in the recent PHAROS Blue Economy Innovation and Skills Forum, delivered in collaboration with PHAROS, EduGreen Connect, and the Circular Bioeconomy Education Centre (CBEC). The forum brought together researchers, educators, industry representatives, community stakeholders, and sustainability advocates to explore the future of Ireland’s blue economy and the skills, […]
The 2026 Bio-based Innovation Student Challenge Europe is now open for registration!
Together with MTU and DAFM, BiOrbic are pleased to launch the 2026 Irish Competition. The winning team from Ireland will go forward to the European Competition in October 2026! Please see the attached flyer, and further details below, and if you are interested in supervising a team, AND/OR you have students that are interested in participating in the […]
MTU Research Impact
Discover how MTU is shaping a greener future. Research and innovation are fundamental to responding to the complex environmental, social, and economic issues facing society today. At CircBio, research goes beyond theory — it is applied, practical, and focused on delivering meaningful outcomes that advance sustainability, climate action, and community-led solutions. CircBio works closely with […]
Bio-based Innovation Student Challenge Europe (BISC-E)
BIO-BASED INNOVATION STUDENT CHALLENGE EUROPE BISC-E invites students from all disciplines to design solutions that contribute to a sustainable and circular economy. Are you ready to develop an innovative bio-based solution to help overcome hurdles standing in the way of a climate-neutral Europe? These innovative products or services can tackle technological, environmental or societal […]
Bioeconomy Ireland Week Events in 2025
Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025 – Inspiring local communities for a sustainable, competitive Ireland.
NPower: A Step Towards Solving Europe’s Nutrient Excess Crisis
The NPower project, a new Horizon Europe initiative tackling the issue of nitrogen (N) and phosphorous (P) excess, was launched on the 29th of January in Cartagena, Spain. NPower aims to efficiently recover N and P nutrients using circular approaches across key target sectors such as agriculture, aquaculture, forestry, water and waste management, and industry […]
