The new Bio-based Industries Initiative bridging the gap between lab and market

and meeting societal challenges

Nelo EmerenciaSenior Manager Programming

Infoday, Zagreb, 160317

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Today I will cover (at your request)

• What is BIC (Bio-based Industries Consortium): who, where, why

• How does BIC operate:

• programme content; in partnership with the European Commission;

• Implementation by the BBI joint undertaking

• advocacy; ourselves and in partnership with other stakeholders

• The long-term strategy: the Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda

• The (short-term) actions via the annual working plans:

• the process;

• the content

• So what: why should you join

The Bio-based IndustriesConsortium

(BIC)

■ 72 Full members • 30 Large industries (incl. brand-owners)• 28 SMEs• 14 SME Clusters

Several industrial sectors covered•Agriculture, food processing & agri-food•Forestry & pulp and paper•beverages•Technology providers•Chemicals & materials•Energy

■ 169 Associate members• Universities, RTOs, European trade

organisations, Technology Platforms (ETPs), public institutions, region, private bank, …

Our members – 1 March 2017

Bio-based Industries Vision

Accelerate the innovation and market-uptake of bio-based products and to position Europe as a world-leading, competitive

bioeconomyLeading the transition towards a sustainable society while decoupling economic growth from resource depletion and environmental impact.

We envisage a bio-based economy founded on:

• Local sourcing

• Local production

• Job creation

• Rural development

• Sustainability

• Efficient use of resources

Bio-based industries mission and activities

To build bio-based value chains by developing new biorefining technologies, optimising feedstock use and creating a favourable business and policy climate to accelerate market acceptance of

bio-based productsActivities:

• Set up and update the Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda (SIRA)

• Define the Annual Work Plans with topics for the Calls for proposals

• Mobilise the industry (large and SME), research organisations, universities and relevant stakeholders

• Assist members gaining better access to European financial instruments

Providing benefits for BIC members

Value chains according to BIC

Biorefineries

Bio-basedproducts&markets

• Bio-based chemicals• Bio-based plastics,

polymers,materials,packaging

• Specialties(forexamplebio-basedsurfactants,lubricants,pharmaceuticals,nutraceuticals,cosmetics)

• Textiles• Foodingredients and

feed• Advancedbiofuels

Biomassandorganicwaste

Fromtheagro-basedindustries• Feedstockoriginatingfromtheagricultureandagro-

foodindustries• Agricultural cropssuchasflax,hempandfibre• Co-products,sidestreams,andresiduesfromthe

agriculture, includinganimalmanureandfromtheagro-foodindustries,includingresiduesfromfoodprocessingplants

Fromtheforest-based industries• Feedstockoriginatingfromthe forestandforest-

basedindustries• ‘Woodyandnon-woodforestfeedstock’• Co-products,sidestreams,andresiduesfromthe

forestandforest-basedindustries,includingthewoodindustry,sawmills,PaperandPulp

Fromtheaquatic-based industries• Feedstockoriginatingfromtheaquaticandaquatic-

basedindustries,includingaquaculture,thefishandfishprocessingindustries

• Co-products,sidestreamsandresiduesfromtheaquaticandaquatic-basedindustries

Bio-waste andCO2:• Biodegradablegardenandparkwaste• Foodandkitchenwastefromhouseholds,

restaurants,caterersandretailpremises• Wastewater andsludge• CO2

How does BIC operate- content

Steps towards an annual work plan

PriorityPaper‘Broadchallenges’

Specificchallenges

TopicsfortheAWPRIA-IA-CSABudget

'Realitycheck’BICmembers’commitment(financial+proposal)

Pre-finalApprovalprocesswithBICGA

FinalWrittenprocedurewithBBIGB

Involved in the various steps:BIC members –– EC – SC & SRG BBI – BBI JU Office

Feb April May June July Sept Oct Nov Dec

BBI JU - Governance

Private partnerRepresented by BIC75% of contributionin BBI JU

Public partnerRepresented by EC 25% contribution in BBI JU

Advisory bodies

Programmeofficeteam:23

GoverningBoard(10seats)

ExecutiveDirector

BBI JU

BBI JU to implement the programme

TOTAL€ 3705 M(about 75% from BIC)

€ 975 M

Call for Proposals (in cash and in kind)

€ 975 M

Additional Activities

€ 1755 M+ =

BBI JU: Budget for 2014 - 2020

Budget should cover operational costs through 2024

Why a JTI with the EC

To ‘de-risk’ an emerging industry through:

• A clear framework that brings clarity for activities & investments

• Long term stability and predictability

• A joint approach, across sectors, across Member States

• Joint financial commitment and a jointly defined programme, that will unite parties that would otherwise find these activities too risky for an individual sector/company

• Leverage further investments

Industry driven and therefore result and market-oriented

‘Actions’ in annual work plans

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Research and Innovation Actions: TRL 4-5Innovation Actions – Demonstration: TRL 6-7Innovation Actions – Flagship: TRL 8

How does BIC operate- advocacy

Public affairs & relations

• BIC’s positioning and outreach with regard to EU Policies to endeavour a bioreconomy favourable policy environment

• Mid-term review (high priority)

• Review of the bioeconomy strategy (high priority)

• Communications and stakeholders relationships (high priority)

• Through smart and targeted communication

• Advocacy through the European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA)

• Position papers: circular economy, waste package, biomass supply, green public procurement

• Letters to EU policy makers

• Meetings with EC, MEPs, Perm Reps, …

BIC communications 2016

The long-term strategy

Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda

Sets out the main technological and innovation challenges to developing sustainable and competitive bio-based industries in Europe. It reflects BIC’s vision.

The SIRA identifies:

- research;

- demonstration and

- deployment activities

to be carried out by the Joint Technology Initiative on Bio-based industries (BBI Initiative)

Disclaimer in March 2013 BBI SIRA (Strategic Innovation and Research Agenda):

‘the BBI SIRA will be frequently adjusted based on technology and market developments, results obtained and ambitions of new members entering the BIC’.

Drivers for SIRA adjustment

• To widen the scope for participation in the BBI programme

• To incorporate the state-of-play of the world around us and reap the benefits thereof

• To reflect the political context

• To better align the bio-based industry’s ambitions with societal expectations/needs

Key SIRA adjustments

‘Multi-value-chain’ approach, pursuing crossover between ‘traditional’ value chains, more opportunities to convert the feedstock into chemicals, materials, food ingredients and feed, and transport fuels.

At the heart of the SIRA are the composing pillars of value chains:

• foster supply of sustainable biomass feedstock to feed both existing and new value chains;

• optimise efficient processing for integrated biorefineries through research, development and innovation (R&D&I);

• develop innovative bio-based products for identified market applications; and

• create and accelerate the market-uptake of bio-based products and applications.

These pillars form the four strategic orientations of the bio-based industry in Europe.

Widen the scope through membership drive

3 dimensions for recruiting BIC members:

1. more/other industry sectors;

2. geographical spread (focus on CEE); and

3. market pull/access/applications (focus on brand owners, consumers representatives).

Support from BIC board members

BIC staff doing targeted recruiting actions / presentations / visits

• Increased cooperation with regions (already with ERRIN, Vanguard, 6 Model Demonstrator Regions, Polish bioregions); see brochure on http://biconsortium.eu

• DAPP assisting BIC staff (focus on South and CEE):

• Mapping actors, feedstock

The short-term actions through

the annual work plans

- topics per strategic orientation and related focus areas

So what?Why should YOU join BIC

• Define the BBI’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda• Develop annual work plans and BBI Call for Proposals• Participate in timely networking and brokerage events• Access the BIC Members’ online member area allowing for exchange of information

and consortia building with BIC members; throughout the year• Clarification on financing rules• Identification of co-financing opportunities (e.g. H2020-ESIF) and development of

guidelines

Full membership: (Industrial and commercial companies or any legal entity representing them, active in bio-based industries)

Associate membership: (RTOs, universities, associations, regions or any legal entity interested in BIC activities)

Gain benefits through active participation

How to get involved?

1. Respond to annual BBI Calls for ProposalsParticipate in project proposals

2. Become a member of BIC to actively contribute to the development of the annual BBI Work Plans

Visit http://biconsortium.eu/join-us for more information on becoming a member

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Thank you And join us!

Coordinates

Nelo Emerencia Senior Manager Programming

European Forestry House Rue du Luxembourg 66 1000 Brussels Belgium

M: +32 484 77 63 54 E: Nelo.Emerencia@biconsortium.eu www.biconsortium.eu

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