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- EU leaders agreed on major cuts to the budget of Horizon Europe
- European Commission introducing Energy System Integration as the pathway towards deep decarbonisation of the European economy
- The European Forest-based Industries Ecosystem calls to be eligible for support by the European Recovery Plan and Industrial Strategy
- Innovation Fund: FAQs on the upcoming first call for proposals
- What wood you do – to boost the forest bioeconomy? – Share your idea to win €25,000
- ForestValue planning a new Joint Call for RDI Proposals
- 2020 BBI JU Call: Relevant call topics for the forest-based sector
- Bio-Based Industries Consortium opens public consultation on new research agenda
- European Commission’s Innovation Fund looking for experts to evaluate its projects
- New 2020 Call for project proposals under the LIFE programme
- European Commission adopted an update of the 2020 Work Programme of Horizon 2020
- A new Circular Economy Action Plan for a Cleaner and More Competitive Europe
- SIRA 2030 – a source of inspiration at BIOEAST high-level conference
- Innovative services and products for the circular economy – insights from Horizon 2020 projects
- The European Green Deal sets out how to make Europe the first climate-neutral continent by 2050
- EU Council debated Green Deal grand plan for tackling climate change
- Calls for member states to agree budget that matches EU ambitions in science, digital technologies and greening the continent
- ‘Research’ reinstated in job title of R&D commissioner at last minute
- Forest-based Industries 2050: a vision for sustainable choices in a climate-friendly future
- Registration now closed for FTP conference 2019 – 27 November, Helsinki
- New COST initiative: Cross-Cutting Activity on Science Communication
- Scientists Pledge to Speed up Efforts to Counter Global Forest Threats
- Researchers and academics across Europe call for new commission to change the name of ‘innovation and youth’ portfolio
- Reinforced call for €120 billion Horizon Europe budget
- Bulgaria’s Mariya Gabriel to take charge of research, innovation and education
- Estonian push to produce biodegradable packaging from cellulose
- For the first time ever, Europe’s innovation outperforms that of the United States.
- European Commission starts planning for €91.4 billion Horizon Europe implementation
- Horizon Europe: Key MEPs win re-election
- 2nd Consultation on a new European Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda for the forest-based sector now open!
- SAVE THE DATE: FTP conference 2019
- Marcus Wallenberg Prize 2019: Green technology behind high rise wood-based buildings
- European Commission welcomes provisional agreement on Horizon Europe, the future EU research and innovation programme
- UPM begins the transplantation of threatened species in a unique biodiversity project
- The European forest-based value chain issues position on forest management and sustainable investments
- REINVEST 2050 project launched in Strasbourg
- Consultation opens for new Strategic Research Agenda for forest-based sector
- Next COST Open Call collection date: 5 September
- BillerudKorsnäs wins prize for the FibreForm® owl innovative packaging
- UPM building new ecosystem for wood-based biomedical solutions
- Forest stakeholders call for a stronger EU Forest Strategy to reach United Nations and Paris Agreement goals
- Swedish forest-based sector launches National Research Agenda 4.0
- The European forest-based sector launches its Vision for 2040
- FTP publishes a guide to upcoming H2020 Call topics
- Changes in the FTP secretariat
- Changes in the FTP secretariat
- FTP welcomes Noor de Laat as Communications and Project Officer
- FTP brings the forest-based bioeconomy in Slovakia closer
- New record for EU funding in 2017 – € 180 million
- EU Raw Materials Week to dedicate session to forests
- ESA launches Call for kick-start activities in pulp & paper industry
- FTP joins new EU project
- FTP AC meeting exchange of experiences with Textile ETP
- Bright light for European forest-based sector at the horizon of FP9
- European Parliament favours increased budget for research and innovation
- New study proves ERA-NETs and COST actions beneficial for the European forest-based sector
- Updates for FTP Vision and Research & Innovation Agenda Documents
- Stay in the loop for FTP News
- LIFE funding for forest management
- European Commission proposes an increase in funding for research and innovation
- Just released: European Raw Materials Research and Innovation Roadmap 2050
- BBI JU Call for proposals 2018 now open
- ForestValue update
- Jean-Eric Paquet appointed new Director-General of DG Research and Innovation
- New Chair for FTP Advisory Committee
- New transnational Call ForestValue on the forest bioeconomy launched
- In the spotlight: research and innovation roadmap for European raw materials
- Registration open for the VERAM final conference on 17 April 2018
- The Commission releases roadmap for EU Bioeconomy Strategy revision
- Bioeconomy-related ETPs meet with European Commission
- Mission-oriented research and innovation in the EU
- Upcoming submission deadlines for Horizon 2020 Calls for 2018-2020
- FTP update on FP9
- NSG Germany picking up new momentum
- BBI JU Stakeholder Forum brings bioeconomy stakeholders together
- Consultation on the Raw Materials Roadmap extended to 15 January 2018
- New office dedicated to wood construction to open in 2018
- Raw materials innovation partnership ready to act within changing technology and policy context
- European Paper Week tickles both the senses and the imagination
- FTP AC meeting discusses future EU research and innovation opportunities and upcoming Austrian presidency
- Have your say on future research and innovation priorities for the European raw materials sector
- Innovation in the forest-based sector, from idea to practice
- The Bioeconomy Policy Day gives hope for stronger governance for the bioeconomy
- Horizon 2020 Call topics for 2018-2020 now available
- Raw materials stakeholders kick-off discussions on the future of the EU’s raw materials policy
- Registration open for the FTP seminar in Tallinn
- NSG Austria ranks priorities for its national research and innovation
- 50-years old timber frames turned into brand new windows
- Sumforest announces pre-call for transnational research projects
- Lena Ek is the new Chairperson of FTP Board
- Seminar discussed cross-sectoral synergies to unleash innovation potential in forestry, fuel and transportation
- VERAM website goes live
- Commission announces €8.5 billion funding for research and innovation in 2017
- Share your ideas and contribute to shape the research and innovation needs on the use of hardwoods in Europe
- FTP publishes the most relevant Horizon 2020 calls 2016-2017 for the forest-based sector
- Share your vision for European raw materials
- FTP recommendations for the next Horizon 2020 Work Programme released
- European Commission launches public consultation on Horizon 2020
- Slovak EU Council Presidency launches roadmap for re-industrialisation of Europe
- The Indian pulp and paper sector visits the European Forestry House
- European paper industry foresees 40% more investment to lead the low carbon bioeconomy in Europe
- NSG Slovenia leads research consortium awarded €45 million RTD grant
- Apply by 31 January to become a member of the EIP on Raw Materials
- Research project to advance investigation on tree genes that account for growth- and yield-promoting abilities
- Have your say on the BBI JU’s implementation
- EU paper industry estimates the need for an investment of € 44 billion to cut its carbon emissions by 80%
- Joint Call will fund networking activities among Nordic forest and agro sectors
- European Commission to set up a Stakeholders Platform on Circular Economy
- Registration open for the BBI Info Day
- Building with wood the focal point of Value of Wood Forum
- Register your research project in FTP’s Database
- Future infrastructure for advanced research in circular forest bioeconomy well on track
- FTP’s new website goes live
- European Spallation Source raising the profile of the EU research infrastructure
- Did you know…? That you can be an independent expert for the European Commission?
- Novel concepts of biorefineries on the spot
- What does the future for European raw materials research and innovation look like?
- Horizon 2020 to be topped up with € 200 million
- WoodWisdom-NET and 8 years of successful funding for forest-based research and innovation
- Did you know… … that Climate-KIC grants initiatives dedicated to tackling climate change?
- Join the VERAM Expert Workshop on 13 June 2017
- Impact matters for success in the competitive Calls of the BBI JU Call 2017
- The BBI JU Call 2017 will release € 81 million of funding for the European biobased industries
- Apply now for the very first European “Blue Sky Young Researchers” award
- Announcement of the upcoming transnational research programme ForestValue
- The FTP Pulp & Paper Industry Task Force meets in Vienna
- The Commission launches Bioeconomy Report 2016
- FTP SRA valuable source for SCAR studies
- Demand-driven needs to steer the raw materials sector into the future
- European Bioeconomy Stakeholders Panel wrestles with agreement on a European Bioeconomy Manifesto
- Setting the mission for industry in the next EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme
- BIC launches new roadmap to develop Europe’s circular bioeconomy
- FTP at EuroNanoForum 2017
- Take the chance of presenting at the upcoming EU-presidency event in Estonia
- What to expect from the next work programme of Horizon 2020
- Did you know… that you can promote the results of your research project in the European Commission magazine?
- The bioeconomy age no longer science fiction
- European Bioeconomy Panel reaches consensus on draft Bioeconomy Manifesto
- Unleashing the full power of research and innovation
- The forest sector has a vast potential to provide climate benefits
- Top advisors call for increased EU investment in research and innovation
- FTP nominated as a member of the EIP Raw Materials
- Save the date! FTP event on 24 October in Tallinn
- FTP is hiring
- Increase visibility of impact of research and innovation for European citizens
- Did you know… that the European Commission has launched a new knowledge tool on the bioeconomy?
- Bioproduct mill starts up in Finland
- Register for the Bioeconomy Communication Workshop
- Building future sustainable cities with wood
- Events
- Upcoming events
- World BioEconomy Forum 2020
- NEW DATE – Biological invasions in forests: trade, ecology and management
- NEW DATE – TEUFOR2020: Modern Technologies and Engineering in Sustainable Forest Utilization
- IUFRO Symposium: Socio-economic and socio-ecological value added of non-wood forest products, forestry and the timber processing industry
- International Symposium Forest and Sustainable Development 2020
- Past Events
- European Paper Week
- ThinkForest Webinar: Science Insights to the European Green Deal and Forests
- WOODNET Webinar – Uncertainty and Multifunctionality: Legal Challenges and Opportunities for Green Infrastructure (GI) Policy
- Webinar: Horizon 2020 – UK Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking Information and Brokerage event
- BBI JU Virtual Info Day 2020
- International Day of Forests 2020
- Governing and managing forests for multiple ecosystem services across the globe, Bonn
- Horizon 2050 : Towards a greener, smarter world – webcast (Brussels) 9:00 – 17:45 CET
- Seeing the forest for the trees – the multifunctional role of EU forests
- ROSEWOOD Final Conference and Forest Innovation Workshop, Florence, Italy
- BBI JU Stakeholder Forum 2019, Brussels
- FTP CONFERENCE 2019, Helsinki
- Paper & Beyond 2019 – Our climate, our solutions, Brussels
- EU Raw Materials Week, Brussels
- 5th European Forest Week – Forests and the Circular Economy, Geneva
- Conference WOOD-SCIENCE-ECONOMY 2019, Poznan, Poland
- FORMEC 2019. Exceeding the vision: Forest mechanisation of the future, Sopron, Hungary/Austria
- 21st International Nondestructive Testing and Evaluation of Wood Symposium, Freiburg
- SAVE THE DATE: Regional Challenges for European Forest-based Sector Coherence, Braşov, Romania
- ThinkForest: How to Respond to Forest Disturbances in Europe, Prague
- International Day of Forests. Theme for 2019: Forests and Education
- RISI European Conference 2019, Vienna, Austria
- InnoRenew CoE 1st International Conference: Timber – A Healthy Future for Sustainable Buildings, Koper, Slovenia
- Civil Society in Action: European Bioeconomy Strategy. Public hearing. Brussels, Belgium
- Innovation in the bioeconomy: overcoming barriers for sustainable bio-based products and biofuels
- G-STIC 2018
- FTP Conference 2018
- Biocities Forum 2018
- 3rd Raw Materials Week 2018
- European Biomass to Power Conference
- 8th European Biomass to Power
- 8th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference 2018
- 11th annual European Forum for Industrial Biotechnology and the Bioeconomy (EFIB)
- Paper & Beyond, 2018
- EFI 2018 Annual Conference and Seminar
- FORMEC 2018 Improved Forest Mechanisation: Mobilizing natural resources and preventing wildfires
- European Biotech Week: Celebrating Innovation
- PTF BPI 2018 Processing Technologies for the Forest and Bio-based Products Industrie
- Workshop: Green Forest Jobs
- European Summer School – Creating Forest Experiences
- Horizon 2020 Info Day on Societal Challenge 2 calls 2019
- Packaged the 7th Global Summit
- Post grad summerschool ‘conflicting demands in European forests’
- Innovative bio-based products: Investment, Environmental Impacts and Future Perspective
- ThinkForest seminar: Role of bioeconomy in controlling forest fires
- FOREST EUROPE Workshop
- 4th European Agroforestry Conference
- Green Chemistry and White Biotechnology: From Innovation to Business
- Solutions through innovation. What role for the bioeconomy in the next MFF?
- Forwarder2020 project knowledge transfer seminar
- 11th International Conference on Bio-based Materials
- EUBCE 2018: 26th European Biomass conference & exhibition
- Unfolding Circular Economy Roadmaps
- 2018 LIFE Information & Networking Day
- Forest innovation workshop 2018
- Operations Management in Wood Products Industries 2nd Symposium
- Global Bioeconomy Summit 2018
- EU Raw Materials 2050: Roadmap to Success
- BBI JU Info Day 2018
- 6th International Forest Engineering Conference
- 43rd FTP AC meeting
- Training: Financial Management of Horizon 2020 Projects
- World Bio Markets 2018
- Roundtable on Sustainable Forest Management
- European Industry Day
- Circular Economy Stakeholder Conference
- IMPACT event
- Lignofuels 2018 – Advanced Biofuels & Materials
- Bioeconomy Impact 2018
- Final conference for the IMPACTPapeRec Project, boosting seperate paper collection
- 2017 Bioeconomy Investment Summit
- BBI JU Stakeholder Forum 2017
- Adriatic Wood Days
- ERIFORE final workshop: Lunch debate
- Welcome Cocktail European Paper Week
- 42nd FTP Advisory Committee meeting
- European Paper Week 2017
- VALERIE Final Symposium
- Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2 Infoweek
- Wood Building Summit
- 2nd Raw Materials Week 2017
- Innovation in the forest-based sector: from idea to practice
- G-STIC 2017
- International Scientific Conference: Wood Science Economy
- Final Conference of the SIMWOOD
- 4th European Forest Week 2017
- EFI 2017 Annual Conference and the Seminar
- Industrial Innovation Info Days
- Bio, what else? How to spread the word about the bioeconomy
- ThinkForest: Implementing Natura 2000 in forests
- 2nd Global Congress & Expo on Materials Science and Nanoscience
- European Biotech Week
- 50th International Symposium on Forestry Mechanization
- IUFRO 125th Anniversary Congress
- The 1st World Congress WOODRISE
- What a wood can do? Concrete solutions for sustainable bioeconomy
- PTS Coating Symposium
- 90% indoors: Solutions for healthy and energy efficient buildings
- 41st FTP Advisory Committee meeting
- Increasing impact from publicly funded research – Lessons from the bioeconomy
- EuroNanoForum 2017
- Packaged. The 6th Global Summit
- VERAM Experts’ Workshop
- EUBC 2017 – 26th European Biomass Conference and Exhibition
- 2017 World Conference on Natural Resources Modelling
- World Circular Economy Forum 2017
- 16th World Nano Conference
- Ligna 2017
- Think Forest: Leading the way to a new European bioeconomy strategy
- International Conference on Bio-based Materials
- BioMat 2017
- BBI JU 2017 Open Info Day & Brokerage Event
- EMR 2017 Conference
- 7th Nordic Wood Biorefinery Conference 2017
- 2nd open ERIFORE Workshop
- World Bio Markets XII
- ICBBB 2017: 19th International Conference on Bioplastics, Biocomposites and Biorefining
- 5th Mediterranean Forest Week
- Successful R&I in Europe 2017
- SRA Policy Forum: Risk Governance for Key Enabling Technologies
- Bioeconomy Impact 2017 – The Journey to Innovation
- Lignofuels 2017
- IMPACTPapeRec Project Conference and Networking Informative Meeting
- CLIB International Conference 2017
- 5th Central European Biomass Conference
- Launch of the Swedish forest industry’s new research agenda
- Climate Policy and Land Use – the potential of well-managed boreas forests and farm land
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