Researchers and technologists carrying out projects in a wide range of activities relevant to forest-based science, products using forest-based raw materials, pulp and paper production process improvements or other innovations throughout the value chain are invited to submit their application for the Blue Sky Young Researchers & Innovation Award Europe 2023 or Blue Sky Pro Young Professionals Award Europe 2023 by 29 September 2023.

With these awards, CEPI aims to challenge students and young professionals carrying out projects contributing to the resilience of the forest-based sector. The projects may include a wide range of activities relevant to forest-based science, products using forest-based raw materials, pulp and paper production process improvements or other innovations throughout the value chain. The award is not only about research and development; it is about innovation and about being inspirational, and moving our sector towards a sustainable future.

This year for the first time Cepi, in partnership with EUCEPA (the European Liaison Committee for Pulp and Paper), introduces a new category of the award: Blue Sky Pro. Blue Sky Pro Young Professionals is aimed at innovation put into practice: sustainable developments in mills and manufacturing.

You can submit the application form by 29 September 2023 here.