Bioregions Facility 5 Years in Review: 2020–2025 Activities and Impact
The Bioregions Facility is an initiative designed to accelerate the transition to a sustainable, forest-based circular bioeconomy through knowledge sharing, stakeholder engagement, and innovation support. Governed by a multi-donor trust fund and facilitated by the European Forest Institute (EFI), the Facility is a hub for European regions to co-learn, align visions, and enhance their bioeconomy strategies.
Key achievements (March 2020–March 2025)
- Policy Learning:
- Activities: Hosted over 700 stakeholders in workshops, webinars, and events addressing policy frameworks and regional bioeconomy strategies.
- Outcomes: Enhanced regional visibility in EU bioeconomy policy, published strategic reports, and facilitated member region initiatives.
- Innovation:
- Activities: Organised Open Innovation Challenges, pitching events, workshops, and matchmaking webinars showcasing 60+ innovative solutions to over 1000 participants.
- Outcomes: Developed 150+ innovation factsheets, mobilised start-ups, and brokered partnerships, significantly increasing visibility in the European innovation landscape.
- Awareness & Engagement:
- Activities: Conducted surveys across nine regions, created regional bioeconomy profiles, and disseminated content through newsletters and social media.
- Outcomes: Garnered 42,966 impressions on LinkedIn in 2024, over 1450 newsletter subscribers, increased bioeconomy awareness and connected over 120 stakeholders through regional study tours.
Strategic Impact
- Strengthened regional ecosystems for forest-based bioeconomy by fostering inter-regional collaboration and connecting with European networks and organisations.
- Built trust and collaborative frameworks with EU policymakers, ensuring that member regions play a central role in the European bioeconomy transition.
- Increased acknowledgement of the role of regions in the design and implementation of the bioeconomy in Europe.
Final considerations
The Bioregions Facility has contributed to positioning its member regions as leaders in the forest-based bioeconomy, creating robust innovation ecosystems and fostering policy advancements. The Facility plans to deepen collaboration and expand its initiatives in the coming years, positioning it for continued growth and greater impact.
Content: Bioregions Facility 5 Years in Review: 2020–2025 Activities and Impact
Publisher: Bioregions Facility
Year: 2025