Innovation Support Across the Forest-Based Value Chain
Across Europe, a wide range of organisations are driving innovation in the forest and wood-based sector by supporting start‑ups, SMEs, researchers, public authorities, and value‑chain actors working toward a more sustainable, resilient, and circular bioeconomy.
Introduction
These initiatives foster new technologies, stimulate regional development, promote knowledge exchange, and help accelerate the transition toward climate‑smart forest management and wood transformation.
This collection of factsheets showcases some of the leading organisations and programmes that provide innovation support across different stages, from early ideation to close‑to‑market solutions. Their activities include business development, technical assistance, networking, access to funding, skills training, and many other services that strengthen the forest-based sector and its contribution to society.
These initiatives are also connected through a growing Forest & Wood Innovation Community of Practice, which brings together practitioners and experts to exchange experiences and jointly advance innovation ecosystems across Europe. If you are interested in joining the Community of Practice or would like more information, feel free to get in touch via email at bioregions@efi.int.
Read our factsheets: Innovation Support Across the Forest-Based Value Chain
Organisations
If you are interested in joining the Community of Practice or would like more information, feel free to get in touch via email at bioregions@efi.int.