CBE JU’s 2025 Annual Activity Report: A Year of Growing Impact for Europe’s Bio-based Economy
The Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) has released its overview of 2025, and the numbers point to a bioeconomy sector that is maturing fast, moving projects from lab scale innovation into real industrial output across the continent.
Independent Study Confirms CBE JU’s Value for Europe’s Bio-Based Sector
A new independent study, carried out by Technopolis Group on behalf of CBE JU, confirms that stakeholders across Europe’s bio-based sector see strong value in the Joint Undertaking’s public-private funding model
RUNFASTER4EU General Assembly in Caserta: From strategic discussions to field visits
The RUNFASTER4EU consortium gathered in Caserta, Italy, for two productive days of collaboration, combining strategic discussions with practical demonstrations in the field.
RUNFASTER4EU General assembly meeting
The RUNFASTER4EU consortium recently gathered in Caserta, Italy, for the project’s General Assembly, marking an important milestone as the project completed its first year.
Field Progress in Spain: Establishing Replication Trials
Field activities under RUNFASTER4EU are advancing with the establishment of replication field sites in Spain, supporting the evaluation of low-impact oil crops.
RUNFASTER4EU participates in CBE JU Cluster Workshop on Bio-based Food and Feed Innovation
RUNFASTER4EU participated in the annual Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Cluster Workshop, held in Brussels.
Field Progress in RUNFASTER4EU: Update from Serbia
Field activities under RUNFASTER4EU continue to advance, with ongoing trials in Serbia providing valuable insights into the performance of low-input oil crops under challenging conditions. Serbia: monitoring crop development and preparing the next season In Serbia, the IFVCNS team is progressing with field trials focused on high-erucic acid rapeseed (HEAR) and safflower, contributing to the […]
Field Progress in Italy: Safflower Cultivation in Campania
Field activities under RUNFASTER4EU are advancing in Italy, with ongoing work in the Campania region focusing on the expansion of safflower cultivation and strengthening local value chains. Novamont is continuing to expand large-scale safflower cultivation in the Campania region, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable agriculture and local value chains. Following the launch of a farmer […]
RUNFASTER4EU supporting Europe’s circular bio-based transition
Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking funded projects are already delivering concrete results for Europe’s green and competitive future. As highlighted in the latest CBE JU infographic, circular bio-based solutions support key EU priorities by reducing dependence on fossil-based inputs, strengthening industrial innovation, empowering SMEs and start-ups, and creating new opportunities for citizens, businesses, regions and […]
RUNFASTER4EU receives grand prize at CBE JU photo and video competition
RUNFASTER4EU has been awarded the grand prize at the 2025 edition of the CBE JU photo and video competition, announced during the CBE JU Stakeholder Forum on 24 March 2026. The competition highlighted how Europe’s circular bioeconomy is delivering tangible benefits across sectors, inviting participants to showcase bio-based innovation from early development to industrial scale. […]