For decades, the global economy has operated on a linear model; we extract resources, manufacture products, use them, and dispose of waste.
Anna Marti
Press Release – Applications Received for the 2nd Open Call
The PRIMED project has successfully concluded its 2nd Open Call, receiving 34 proposals from companies across Europe and associated countries (ES, IT, PT, IE, FI, GR, AT SK, TR, EG). The high quality of submissions reveals how many companies are committed to this shift toward circular bioeconomy solutions. This response builds on our 1st Open […]
PRIMED Info Day Session
2nd Open Call for end-users Our recent session on May 5 provided all you need to know on PRIMED’s 2nd Open Call, which runs from March 3 to May 30. This represents the final opportunity for end-users to join our initiative. PRIMED works to strengthen bioeconomy value chains by integrating primary producers into the process. […]
Challenges in the Use of the Primary Sector Waste
The primary sector (agriculture, livestock, fisheries and forestry) generates a significant amount of organic waste, also known as biomass residues (see our previous blog post). These materials, if properly managed, hold enormous potential to be transformed into valuable products such as compost, biogas, biofertilizers, and bio-based materials. However, in practice, most of this biomass is […]
PRIMED Launches 2nd Open Call
End-Users invited to Test Bio-Based Innovations with Financial Support The PRIMED project is inviting companies and innovators to test and refine new bio-based materials, processes, and technologies in real environments. Through its 2nd Open Call, running from March 3 to May 30, 2025, participants can apply for up to €50,000 in funding to refine their […]
The Problem of Waste in the Primary Sector
Underutilised Biomass Resources As the global population continues to grow, so does the demand for food, energy, and other essential resources. This has intensified activities in the primary sectors as well as in the food industry. Unfortunately, these activities generate vast amounts of organic by-products such as crop residues, food waste, animal manure, fishery waste, […]
Biomass Waste in the Primary Sector: A Path to Sustainable Bioeconomy
Introduction Each year, Europe generates nearly 924 million tons dry matter (Mtdm) per year. Up to 54 % of the biomass produced is economic production while the remaining 46 % is residues primarily from agriculture [1] and a minor part from forestry, and fisheries. Hence, 425 million tonnes of waste still aren’t being reused. Instead, […]
Press Release Results 1st Open Call
The PRIMED project announces the selection of end-users from its first Open Call to test and validate bio-based ingredients and products. Focused on advancing circular business models in the bioeconomy, PRIMED operates through five Living Labs (LLabs) across Europe. Each LLab specializes in transforming regional feedstocks into high-value products, addressing industry challenges while promoting […]
BioHubCat joins the PRIMED project
Promoting Circular Business Models in Bioeconomy Barcelona – October, 23rd 2024 – BioHubCat, a Centre of Services for the Development of the Circular Bioeconomy in Catalonia, has officially joined PRIMED, the European project led by Ruhr University Bochum (Germany). The initiative focuses on promoting innovative business models in the circular bioeconomy, and it closely aligns with BioHubCat’s […]
PRESS RELEASE OF THE PRIMED 2nd GENERAL ASSEMBLY
June 19th, 2024 – The PRIMED consortium held its 2nd General Assembly (GA) online, six months after the project’s Kick-off Meeting (KoM). This milestone event showcased significant progress in PRIMED’s mission to redesign the primary sector for enhanced bioeconomy development across Europe. The project focuses on integrating primary producers into innovative value chains, promoting sustainable […]
