Nine European Technology Platforms (ETPs) active in the Knowledge-Based Bio-Economy (KBBE) sector are joining forces with the overall objective of contributing to the creation of a strong KBBE in Europe. BECoTEPs analyses the cross-cutting issues and seek to improve the understanding and implementation of R&D and policies on these issues at European and MS level. One of the main results of the BECOTEPS project is the development of a white paper on the bioeconomy including several recommendations on how to develop and strengthen this sector at European level and in Member States.
 

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The objective of the Star-Colibri project (FP7) is to promote coordination and work to overcome fragmentation in the field of biorefinery research, to facilitate information exchange and cross-fertilization, and to support break-through innovations by facilitating industrial exploitation of research results. In practical terms, we will monitor ongoing research projects throughout Europe, which will be analysed and the best will be chosen to form StarClusters, a transnational cooperation system combining project complementarities. On the longer term, the project will also contribute to shaping the European Union's policies in the field of biorefineries, through a Research Roadmap 2020 and a Vision Document 2030, as well as through contributions to the Lead Market Initiative on Biobased Products.