Biomodel4Regions

The Biomodel4Region project aims to establish innovative governance models at the local and regional level to enhance decision-making processes, social engagement, and innovation in alignment with the Sustainable Development Goals.

This initiative focuses on three key objectives:
1.⁠ ⁠Supporting the development of regional/local strategies to harness local potentials and innovations within the bio-based economy, thereby facilitating the transition to a broader bioeconomy.
2.⁠ ⁠Creating novel business models to promote environmentally responsible behavior among consumers, industries, and public bodies through the adoption of biobased products and services.
3.⁠ ⁠Developing best practice guidelines for local operators and innovation developers to enhance the climate-neutrality and environmental sustainability of bio-based products and services.

The project’s methodology revolves around establishing a governance structure among bioeconomy clusters, leveraging previous successful initiatives and best practices.

The six clusters represent the regions:

-Delta Region, represented by HCH
-Bioeconomy Cluster (Bec), Slovakia
-Biofuel Region Bfr Ab (Bfr), Sweden, A Forest Industry Cluster
-Cluster Viooikonomias Kai Perivallontos Dytikis Makedonias (CluBe), Macedonia, Greece, Cluster Of Bioeconomy & Environment Western Macedonia
-Spring Sustainable Processes And Resources For Innovation And National Growth (SPRING), Italy
-Stowarzyszenie Zachodniopomorski Klaster Chemiczny Zielona Chemia (WPCC), Poland, Chemisch Cluster Zielona

Through collaboration with six pilot regions selected from diverse geographic and economic contexts, including Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Central-Western EU, the project aims to demonstrate the effectiveness and replicability of its approach. These case studies, spanning various primary sectors such as forestry, agri-food, aquatic biomass, and organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW), will serve as transferable models that can be replicated throughout Europe post-project completion.

 

Work agenda Bioresources

The evolving global focus on sustainability, brings new opportunities for biobased solutions. Together with public, private, and academic partners, HCH is creating a work agenda that positions bioresources as one of the priority topics in the international transition to circularity. This agenda will include strategic initiatives aimed at fostering collaboration, advancing research, and promoting the adoption of biobased solutions across various industries.

Background

For years, HCH has been developing activities, sharing knowledge, and promoting best practices on the biobased topic through various initiatives such as the publications ‘Chemical Recycling in a Circular Perspective’, and ‘Food and Materials for a Sustainable Future’. Additionally, HCH has been actively participating in Horizon projects like BioModels4Regions.

A significant development in The Netherlands and the Delta region is the transition of representation and visibility opportunities from Circular Biobased Delta to HCH. Representation of industry in the region (and beyond) is now led by HCH. A long-term programmatic plan will capitalise on this momentum, enhances existing initiatives and drives measurable impact.

Contact

Interested to learn more about the activities related to our work agenda Bioresources? Contact Heyd Más: heyd.mas@hollandcircularhotspot.nl

News & events

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HCH Side Event on Circular Agrifood and Biomass at COP28 UAE

Dubai | 9th until 12th of December 2023

HCH Side Event on Circular Agrifood and Biomass at COP28 UAE

A high-level side event at the Food Systems Pavillion at COP28, Dubai

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NOV 09, 2023

New publication: 'Circular Batteries Charging the Future'

New publication: 'Circular Batteries Charging the Future'

Circularity in the batteries sector ask for international collaboration

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OCT 18, 2023

New publication: 'Circular agrifood & biomass - Food & materials for a sustainable future'

New publication: 'Circular agrifood & biomass - Food & materials for a sustainable future'

Circular agrifood & biomass brochure had its international launch

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CIRCULAR FACTORY PROGRAM OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR ITS SECOND EDITION

20th of June 2023

CIRCULAR FACTORY PROGRAM OPENS APPLICATIONS FOR ITS SECOND EDITION

Circular Factory program helps circular startups get to demo plant phase

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MAY 23, 2023

Milgro whitepaper- 'Towards a circular food sector'

Milgro whitepaper- 'Towards a circular food sector'

Find out how the food sector is moving towards a circular future

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APR 18, 2023

No Time to Waste 'Help business owners with regulations around end-of-waste declaration'

No Time to Waste 'Help business owners with regulations around end-of-waste declaration'

Conference No Time to Waste, white paper handover

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International Cradle to Cradle Congress

Berlin, Germany | 8th until 9th of September 2023

International Cradle to Cradle Congress

International Circular Economy Congress exchange and networking

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MAR 30, 2023

The Netherlands - A Country Circular by Design

The Netherlands -  A Country Circular by Design

An article by Antonella Ilaria Totaro

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MAR 24, 2023

Interview: 'The Secret Weapon of Climate Action'

Interview: 'The Secret Weapon of Climate Action'

An interview with Freek van Eijk