Innovation News
13.09.2017
FTP is hiring
FTP is seeking a highly motivated professional to join its team as Communications and Project Officer at its head office in Brussels, Belgium. The Communications and Project Officer has a high-visibility role. Both the job tasks and the working environment are very dynamic. The successful candidate will contribute to his/her ability to understand and communicate […]
Increase visibility of impact of research and innovation for European citizens
European forest-based sector stakeholders are convinced that the next EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme (FP9) can significantly increase the visibility of its impact by implementing measures and building on the lessons learnt during the lifespan of Horizon 2020. In a position paper released today, the sector confirms its commitment to working together with the […]
Did you know… that the European Commission has launched a new knowledge tool on the bioeconomy?
The European Commission’s Bioeconomy Knowledge Centre (BKC) launched on 20 July 2017 is the new central knowledge hub for the bioeconomy. It will allow a better support to the Commission services, European national policymakers and stakeholders with science-based evidence in this field. Conceptualised as a web-based one-stop shop for bioeconomy-related data, the platform will not […]
Bioproduct mill starts up in Finland
The next-generation bioproduct mill in Äänekoski, Finland, came into operation on 15 August 2017, Metsä Group announced this week. With a budget of approximately € 1.2 billion, this is the largest investment of the forest-based industry in Finland. Pulp deliveries from the new mill to customers will begin in early September 2017. The bioproduct mill […]
Register for the Bioeconomy Communication Workshop
Bio, what else? How to spread the word about the bioeconomy Are you passionate about the bioeconomy? Do you want to polish up your skills and learn how to better communicate about the bioeconomy? In this workshop organised as part of the umbrella event, European Biotech Week, you will discover how to create compelling stories, […]
Building future sustainable cities with wood
1st WOODRISE world congress on mid-rise and high-rise wood buildings at the heart of sustainable cities and the ecological transition, Bordeaux, France, 12–15 September 2017 How to translate an increasing global demand for wooden buildings into market opportunities that support the transition towards more dynamic, low-carbon living environments and sustainable cities? How to best benefit […]
