INESCOP participated in the 14th edition of EuropaBio's European Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy #EFIB 2021 which took place on 5, 6 and 7 October 2021 in Vienna, Austria.

The main theme of EFIB 2021 is "The European Green Pact in action: Integrating industrial biotechnology in business". In this context, around 300 experts, both public officials and private sector professionals will participate and discuss the latest opportunities and up-to-date information on the situation and perspectives of bio-industries.

In this event of international relevance in the field of circular bioeconomy, INESCOP, through its R&D&I technician, Mayra Lacruz, presented as a panellist the LIFE BYPROTVAL project related to the revalorisation of bio-waste, specifically animal by-products, by obtaining products of a protein nature with high added value, for application as a bio-based product in the tanning industry and, highlighting its use as a biofertiliser/bio-stimulant.

The session entitled "Sharing best practices in the circular bioeconomy" was held on 07 September, sharing with other leading projects such as SUSFERT and INGREEN.

This event is of great global importance to learn about the value chain of bio-based products, bioprocesses and the role that bio-based innovation can play in relation to the implementation of the European Green Pact and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as part of a green recovery.