Together with five other EU-funded initiatives, the SCALE-UP project will host the European Rural Circular Bioeconomy Conference (EuRCBC), taking place on 13–14 May in Brussels. This two-day event brings together key stakeholders from local communities, policymaking, industry, and rural regions to explore the approaches and strategies implemented across the six projects.

Day 1 will feature dynamic panel discussions, where project teams will present key insights, results, and innovative ideas aimed at enhancing the sustainability of Europe’s rural bioeconomies. A live stream of the first day of the conference will be available online.

Day 2 will offer interactive policy sessions, hands-on workshops, train-the-trainer sessions, and a marketplace – providing a unique platform to discover cutting-edge developments, connect with peers, and build new partnerships in the circular bioeconomy.

The EuRCBC Conference is a collaborative effort by six EU-funded projects focused on rural bioeconomies: SCALE-UP, ROBIN, MainstreamBIO, RuralBioUp, BioRural, and Biomodel4Regions. It also serves as the final conference of the SCALE-UP project.