& Short Supply Chain Management
& Sustainable Technologies
& Regional Development
MTU is actively involved in bioeconomy research both nationally and internationally and is led by the Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CIRCBIO), a multi-disciplinary team integrating expertise in bioresources, sustainability, green chemistry, biotechnology, low emission agriculture and biorefining.

Bioresource
Mapping

Bio-based Value Chain Development

Biorefining

Low Carbon
Economy

New Business
Models

Education
& Outreach
MTU is actively involved in bioeconomy research both nationally and internationally and is led by the Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CIRCBIO), a multi-disciplinary team integrating expertise in bioresources, sustainability, green chemistry, biotechnology, low emission agriculture and biorefining.

Bioresource
Mapping

Bio-based Value Chain Development

Biorefining

Low Carbon
Economy

New Business
Models

Education
& Outreach


MTU has recently formed Ireland’s Knowledge Centre for Carbon and Climate (IKC3) in partnership with UCD and Trinity College Dublin
The Centre will provide graduates and industry professionals with a variety of curated learning pathways, stackable micro-courses, summer schools and micro credentials that create and maintain the flow of talent and relevant skills required by enterprise and civic society.
This approach presents the opportunity to deliver innovative scalable solutions for a teaching and learning experience that is both flexible and personalized, promoting the professional development of students, community stakeholders, and those in the workplace to contribute significantly to the transition to a carbon neutral society.
CIRCBIO focuses on strengthening collaboration between education provision, researchers, technology providers, and industry from SMEs to multinationals. Research activities and programme development operate in tandem with the drive towards the transition to a low carbon economy and the development of the bioeconomy.
MTU is established as an expert group involved in a multitude of Circular Economy and Bioeconomy related EU projects including Agrobridges, EfficientFood, BIOSWITCH, COOPID, FarmZeroC, BIObec, INGREEN, Fanbest, BiorefineryGlas and BIO4Africa.
Education and outreach have become a key focus and core activity of the group including the introduction of Ireland’s first QQI Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business and Level 8 Certificate in Circular Economy enhancing the integration of circular practices and strategies directly into third level education, business and enterprise and civic society.

The Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CIRCBIO) was founded in 2019 at Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus



The Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CIRCBIO) was founded in 2019 at Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus
CIRCBIO focuses on strengthening collaboration between education provision, researchers, technology providers, and industry from SMEs to multinationals. Research activities and programme development operate in tandem with the drive towards the transition to a low carbon economy and the development of the bioeconomy.
MTU is established as an expert group involved in a multitude of Circular Economy and Bioeconomy related EU projects including Agrobridges, EfficientFood, BIOSWITCH, COOPID, FarmZeroC, BIObec, INGREEN, Fanbest, BiorefineryGlas and BIO4Africa.
Education and outreach have become a key focus and core activity of the group including the introduction of Ireland’s first QQI Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business and Level 8 Certificate in Circular Economy enhancing the integration of circular practices and strategies directly into third level education, business and enterprise and civic society.


The Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CIRCBIO) was founded in 2019 at Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus
CIRCBIO focuses on strengthening collaboration between education provision, researchers, technology providers, and industry from SMEs to multinationals. Research activities and programme development operate in tandem with the drive towards the transition to a low carbon economy and the development of the bioeconomy.
MTU is established as an expert group involved in a multitude of Circular Economy and Bioeconomy related EU projects including Agrobridges, EfficientFood, BIOSWITCH, COOPID, FarmZeroC, BIObec, INGREEN, Fanbest, BiorefineryGlas and BIO4Africa.
Education and outreach have become a key focus and core activity of the group including the introduction of Ireland’s first QQI Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business and Level 8 Certificate in Circular Economy enhancing the integration of circular practices and strategies directly into third level education, business and enterprise and civic society.


It has also established a first of its kind regional cluster network the Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South West
This network supports its members with research and development, project development, project partner identification, talent and skills development, market connections, and funding. These projects and all
activities align with the EU Action Plan for a Circular Economy, Ireland’s Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, Ireland’s National Policy Statement on Bioeconomy, the recent Whole of Government Strategy on the Circular Economy and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021.
The CIRCBIO team at MTU has extensive connections with multiple European partner organisations, universities and industry networks to design, develop and deliver best practice bioeconomy education in conjunction with European, national, and regional policy directives.


It has also established a first of its kind regional cluster network the Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South West
This network supports its members with research and development, project development, project partner identification, talent and skills development, market connections, and funding. These projects and all
activities align with the EU Action Plan for a Circular Economy, Ireland’s Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, Ireland’s National Policy Statement on Bioeconomy, the recent Whole of Government Strategy on the Circular Economy and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021.
The CIRCBIO team at MTU has extensive connections with multiple European partner organisations, universities and industry networks to design, develop and deliver best practice bioeconomy education in conjunction with European, national, and regional policy directives.


MTU has recently formed Ireland’s Knowledge Centre for Carbon and Climate (IKC3) in partnership with UCD and Trinity College Dublin
The Centre will provide graduates and industry professionals with a variety of curated learning pathways, stackable micro-courses, summer schools and micro credentials that create and maintain the flow of talent and relevant skills required by enterprise and civic society.
This approach presents the opportunity to deliver innovative scalable solutions for a teaching and learning experience that is both flexible and personalized, promoting the professional development of students, community stakeholders, and those in the workplace to contribute significantly to the transition to a carbon neutral society.
CircBio focuses on strengthening collaboration between researchers, technology providers, and industry – from SMEs to Multinationals – to develop, scale and internationalise next generation bio-based products, services, and value chains, whilst in tandem driving forward to transition to a low carbon economy.
MTU is established as an expert group involved in a multitude of Circular Economy and Bioeconomy related EU projects including Agrobridges, EfficientFood, BIOSWITCH, COOPID, FarmZeroC, BIObec, INGREEN, Fanbest, BiorefineryGlas and BIO4Africa.
Education and outreach have become a key focus and core activity of the group including the introduction of Ireland’s first QQI Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business and Level 8 Certificate in Circular Economy enhancing the integration of circular practices and strategies directly into third level education, business and enterprise and civic society.

The Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CircBio) was founded in 2019 within Shannon ABC at Munster Technological University.



The Circular Bioeconomy Research Group (CIRCBIO) was founded in 2019 at Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus
CIRCBIO focuses on strengthening collaboration between education provision, researchers, technology providers, and industry from SMEs to multinationals. Research activities and programme development operate in tandem with the drive towards the transition to a low carbon economy and the development of the bioeconomy.
MTU is established as an expert group involved in a multitude of Circular Economy and Bioeconomy related EU projects including Agrobridges, EfficientFood, BIOSWITCH, COOPID, FarmZeroC, BIObec, INGREEN, Fanbest, BiorefineryGlas and BIO4Africa.
Education and outreach have become a key focus and core activity of the group including the introduction of Ireland’s first QQI Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Bioeconomy with Business and Level 8 Certificate in Circular Economy enhancing the integration of circular practices and strategies directly into third level education, business and enterprise and civic society.


It has also established a first of its kind regional cluster network the Circular Bioeconomy Cluster South West
This network supports its members with research and development, project development, project partner identification, talent and skills development, market connections, and funding. These projects and all
activities align with the EU Action Plan for a Circular Economy, Ireland’s Waste Action Plan for a Circular Economy, Ireland’s National Policy Statement on Bioeconomy, the recent Whole of Government Strategy on the Circular Economy and the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021.
The CIRCBIO team at MTU has extensive connections with multiple European partner organisations, universities and industry networks to design, develop and deliver best practice bioeconomy education in conjunction with European, national, and regional policy directives.
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