Themes
THEMES
The core of Bioeconomy For Change’s work is related to the bioeconomy, focused on the following topics: ingredients for human food and animal feed, biomass resources, bio-molecules, bio-based materials and bio-energy.
These strategic themes are the focus of dedicated committees and working groups who exchange information, work collaboratively and help project development.
Agricultural biomass, forestry biomass, marine biomass, bio-waste, microbial biomass
CHALLENGES:
Sustainable resource production, protection of farming systems, reconciling food and non-food uses, ecosystem services, local sectors maximising the value of biomass
TOOLS AND MARKETS:
Innovative agricultural systems, soil fertility management, recycling of residual products, biological inputs, biological control measures, precision agriculture, digital agriculture, agricultural machinery
Committee President: Olivier DAUGER – Président de la Chambre d’Agriculture des Hauts-de-France
Committee Vice President: Christian ROUSSEAU, Farmer, Vice-president of Terrasolis and of RITTMO
Bioeconomy For Change Contact: Ingrid BOUVART
TARGET MARKETS:
Food and feed
Target products:
Intermediate products: starches, gelling agents, emulsifiers, flours, colourants, sweeteners, vegetable proteins…
End products: biscuits, protein-based foods, food supplements, pasta, cooked meals, wine and beers, functional foods…
Committee President: Frédéric BOUVIER, Scientific Advisor, Nutrition and R&D at Roquette
Committee Vice President: Stephane GAUTHIER – R&D Portfolio Manager chez Bonduelle
Bioeconomy For Change Contact: Madeleine DE COLNET
TARGET MARKETS:
Intermediate chemicals of plant origin, polymers (thermoplastics, thermosetting materials, elastomeric materials), plant-based compounds (lubricant base, bio-solvents, surfactants and other additives: rheology additives, flame retardants, preservatives (antimicrobial), anti-UV and antioxidants, colourants and pigments, fragrances), bio-active substances, cosmetics, paints, inks, polishes, detergents, coatings, phytosanitary products, materials, industrial sector (lubricants, cleaning products), aromas and perfumes
TARGET PRODUCTS:
Shampoos, creams, make-up, nail polish, decorative and protective paint, printer inks, wood glue and industrial glue, lubrication products for chainsaws and metal work, industrial and home-cleaning products, dishwashing liquid, flooring (for example for sports halls, asphalt and other road resurfacing work), tyres, candles, plant protection additives
Committee President: Régis MARCHAND – Open Innovation Team Leader chez Seppic
Committee Vice President: Juliette MARTIN – R&D Partnerships Manager chez Sequens
Bioeconomy For Change Contact: Lena MÜLLER-LOHSE
TARGET MARKETS:
Transport, buildings and public works, packaging, sport and leisure, furniture and design
TARGET PRODUCTS:
Composite parts for the transport sector (car interiors, train cabins etc), insulation products, asphalt made from plant-based aggregates, membranes, coatings for the construction sector and public works, packaging and bags destined for the agri-food industry, cosmetics etc, linens, sports and leisure products, furniture etc
Committee President: Pierre BONO – Directeur FRD-CODEM
Committee Vice President: Patrice DOLE – Directeur de la recherche CTCPA & Denilson DA SILVA PEREZ – Senior R&D Project leader FCBA
Bioeconomy For Change Contact: Jean BAUSSET
TARGET MARKETS:
Road, air and sea transport
TARGET PRODUCTS:
Biodiesel, ethanol, cellulosic ethanol, hydrogen, biogas, bio-kerosene, ethanol fuel cells etc.
Committee President: Thierry DANIEL – Délégué Nord Est chez GRTgaz
Bioeconomy For Change Contact: Lena MÜLLER-LOHSE
