The event brought together around 400 participants from 40 countries, representing key players from across the European bio-based community.
ZEST is supported by the Circular Bio-based Joint Undertaking and its members.
The Spanish partner CTA attended the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum with the aim of raising awareness of ZEST, learning about the latest developments and innovations advancing sustainable and circular industries, and exploring synergies with stakeholders across the circular bioeconomy sector.
The event, which held its second edition in Brussels on 24 March under the overarching theme “Driving Impact – Bio-based innovation for a competitive, sustainable Europe”, attracted around 400 participants from 40 countries, bringing together key players from across the bio-based community.
Unlocking impact
Three essential conditions for success were identified:
- Regulation as an accelerator: smart, well-aligned regulation can create sustainable markets, turning constraints into competitive advantages.
- Funding for scale-up: beyond early-stage grants, robust financial mechanisms are essential to bridge the “second valley of death” and enable industrial deployment.
- Collaboration and ecosystem diversity: cross-sector partnerships strengthen knowledge exchange, align innovation with industrial needs and promote practical solutions for scaling technologies.
In addition, CTA had the opportunity to explore first-hand an exhibition of 50 bio-based solutions developed by projects funded by the Circular Bio-based Joint Undertaking, offering participants direct insight into prototypes, advanced materials and commercially viable technologies that are reshaping sectors ranging from chemicals and construction to agro-industrial systems and sustainable textiles.
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