Bio-based Future Connect

French and Polish NCPs are organizing a brokerage event entitled Bio-based Future Connect, which will take place in Brussels. The event will focus on knowledge exchange between more and less experienced cluster 6 stakeholders in Horizon Europe, particularly in the area of bio-based innovations and related areas.

Registration link

Agenda:

Day 1 – 09.12.2025

12:30 – 14:00 – Arrival, Registration & Lunch Informal welcome coffee

14:00 – 14:30 – Opening * Welcome * Objectives of the meeting * Overview of Horizon Europe Cluster 6

14:30 – 15:30 – Keynote Session Presentations * Speech by the Cl 6 Project coordinator(s) Topic: Green Chemistry / Food Waste / Side streams or others * The Future of Bioeconomy – CBE JU/BIC perspective – Virginia Puzzolo (Head of Programme, CBE JU)

16:00 – 17:30 – Panel Discussion with Participants Engagement Cross-border Collaboration for Sustainable Innovation – key areas for transformation and improvement

18:00–20:00 – Networking Cocktail

Day 2 – 10.12.2025

09:00 – 09:30 – Morning Coffee & Recap

09:30 – 10:30 – Reverse & Brokerage Pitches Short presentations (5 min each) from organizers and participants on project ideas, collaboration opportunities and offers.

10:30 – 12:30 – Main Part of the Event – Brokerage & Capacity Building Networking through facilitated discussions in groups

12:30–13:30 – Closing and Networking Lunch