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Digital traceability and blockchain for compost

PRIMED develops a platform to record, verify and certify key stages in the Alcarràs bioeconomy value chain.

The Lleida Shared Agenda – First results

The Lleida territory, where the PRIMED Living Lab 1 (LLAB1) operates, is showing how Shared Agendas can evolve from strategic frameworks into concrete, place-based transformation processes.

Building a Gender-Equal Bioeconomy

If the European bioeconomy is to be governed fairly and effectively, it cannot ignore gender inequality.

South Ostrobothnia Shared Agenda

At VTT’s CellFactory Living Lab, researchers explored how agri-food side streams from potato processing, as well as fruit, berry, and vegetable processing industries, could be used.

Gender Gap in the Primary Sector

The bioeconomy has become a central pillar of European strategies for sustainability, innovation, and economic resilience.

Tipperary Shared Agenda (LLAB4) in Ireland

In County Tipperary (Ireland), this approach has taken shape through the PRIMED project’s Living Lab 4 (LLAB4), led by the Irish Bioeconomy Foundation.

How one Italian Region is Making Use of Shared Agendas

Located in Northwest Italy, the Liguria region is defined by its long coastline, forested inland areas, and deep maritime tradition.

Northwest of Portugal Shared Agenda (LLAB2)

In the North of Portugal, CeNTI’s Bio-Silica Living Lab began with an ambitious idea: producing bio-silica from rice husk ash.

Press Release – Selected end-users in our 2nd Open Call

The PRIMED project has completed the selection of end-users from our 2nd Open Call, who will test and validate their proposals across PRIMED’s five Living Labs.

What is Circular Business Model in Bioeconomy (CBMB)

Circular Business Models in Bioeconomy (CBMBs) are gaining popularity recently in Europe as a promising opportunity to reverse the prevailing “Take, Make, Waste” model.

Linear to circular economy

For decades, the global economy has operated on a linear model; we extract resources, manufacture products, use them, and dispose of waste.

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Info Day OPEN CALL – How to apply?

September 12th, 2024 – We hosted an online Info Day for our PRIMED project’s Open Call. If you missed it, don’t worry — we’ve got you

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

PRESS RELEASE OF THE PRIMED 1st OPEN CALL

PRIMED launches first Open Call to validate innovative bio-based products Barcelona – June 15th, 2024 – PRIMED, a pioneering project dedicated to developing circular business

PRIMED Project: Kick off meeting

Bochum – January 12th, 2024 – The PRIMED project, dedicated to unlocking the vast potential of underutilized biomass resources from primary sectors, has been officially launched.

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