This year’s theme, “Inspiring local communities for a sustainable, competitive Ireland”, has inspired us to address a key gap: the low number of bio-based projects submitted to the EIP-AGRI Operational Group (OG) funding call in Ireland.

The event will work to answer the questions (1) How to boost Irish bio-based EIP-AGRI OGs and (2) Are bio-based EIP-AGRI operational groups viable for the future of the Irish circular bioeconomy?

The programme will feature:

– Talks by Irish and international speakers, including success stories, sectoral perspectives, and policy insights.

– A workshop session to identify barriers, share knowledge, and start shaping an action plan to enhance bio-based EIP-AGRI OGs in Ireland.