Ireland's National Bioeconomy Research Centre
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BiOrbic is Ireland’s National Bioeconomy Research Centre focused on the development of a sustainable, circular bioeconomy. We are a platform for knowledge, bringing bioeconomy researchers, industry professionals, policymakers and communities together to solve grand societal challenges.
Through innovation and collaboration, BiOrbic aims to restore our natural ecosystems, harvest biological resources sustainably, develop alternatives to fossil products and repurpose waste.
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The First Carbon Neutral Farm
Farm Zero C is a collaboration between BiOrbic, Carbery and others to address the challenge of carbon neutral farming.
The project takes a holistic approach, combining a range of technologies and practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase the productivity and resilience of the farm.
Major Projects at BiOrbic
From Plastic Research to Future Leaders
Here at BiOrbic, we work across many sectors of the bioeconomy, including research projects, education and industry collaboration.
SusAlgaeFuel
Innovative approaches to produce aviation fuels from microalgae.
ReBioCycle
A new European blueprint for circular bioplastics upcycling solutions
Talent4BBI
Training future Leaders 4 the European Biobased Industries
Farm Zero C
A research project to establish the world’s first commercial carbon neutral dairy farm.
Atoms-2-Products
A four-year PhD programme in Sustainable Chemistry providing advanced training.
Generation Glas
Developing underprivileged youth to into sustainability champions.
The BioBus
A nationally touring exhibit building awareness of the bioeconomy.
Transatlantic Bioeconomy Centre
A joint partnership between BiOrbic and the Dynamic Sustainability Lab
National Biorefinery Pilot Plant
Ireland’s first dedicated open-access and integrated bio-based product and process scale-up facility.
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Areas of BiOrbic
Education on the Bioeconomy
We aim to inform the public about the bioeconomy and help develop its future leader
Research Projects
With over 160 researchers and 40+ active projects, BiOrbic is working hard towards a sustainable Ireland.
Public Engagement
We believe all voices should contribute to the design of our future bioeconomy.
Industry Collaboration
BiOrbic works with industry partners to build dedicated teams that create new technological processes and bespoke solutions, delivering cost reductions and commercial value.