Innovation Opportunities in the Bioeconomy of the North of England

White Rose Brussels is delighted to invite you to the event, Innovation Opportunities in the Bioeconomy of the North of England, which will be held on 26th of April from 10:00-12:30 and is jointly hosted in the Brussels European Parliament by Linda McAvan and Paul Brennan MEPs. This meeting presents the results of a UK government-commissioned Science and Innovation Audit which has assessed the strengths and opportunities for the bioeconomy in the North of England. The EU is promoting the development of the bioeconomy, in which renewable biological resources are produced and converted into food, feed, energy, chemicals and other materials. An innovative bioeconomy can help Europe to be more sustainable and resource-efficient, while stimulating industrial competitiveness and job creation. The Audit will explain how the North of England is a global front runner in science for the bioeconomy and the interventions that could stimulate major growth in the region. The panel discussion and Q&A will also situate the North of England in the wider European bioeconomy, commenting on current challenges and opportunities for sustainable growth. Agenda: 10:00-12:30 Brief introduction of White Rose Brussels Office, Phil Holliday Joint introduction of the North of England, Paul Brennan and Linda McAvan MEPs Key note presentation on the Science and Innovation Audit, Maggie Smallwood, Biovale Ltd Presentation from Circa (international SME, based in the North of England, working in bioeconomy) Presentation from Waldemar Kütt, Head of Bioeconomy Strategy Unit, European Commission Panel Discussion/Q&A chaired by Prof Deborah Smith, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research, University of York Concluding remarks from Prof Deborah Smith Informal Discussion   Given your expertise in the regional development and bioeconomy sector, we’d welcome your participation. We look forward to welcoming you. Sign up here.