Engagement

Engagement

How We Engage

Building Ireland’s Bioeconomy Together

Our Approach

Shaping Ireland’s Bioeconomy Together

Collaborative, impact-driven.

BiOrbic has a number of aims when it comes to working with society.

We want to:

  • Build an awareness of the bioeconomy
  • Understand society’s needs and priorities better
  • Bring outside expertise into our work
  • Empower citizens to take sustainable action
  • Educate the future drivers of the bioeconomy

Our Approach

Shaping Ireland’s Bioeconomy Together

Collaborative, impact-driven.

We work openly with researchers, industry, policymakers and the public to develop relevant, practical and inclusive solutions for a sustainable, circular Ireland.

Collaborative and co-designed

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Grounded in real-world research

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Open to diverse perspectives

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Focused on societal impact

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How We Engage

Working with Research,

Industry, and Communities.

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Industry Engagement

Turning research into real-world impact

  • Partnerships across a wide range of projects
  • Industry input helps guide research direction
  • Focus on practical, scalable outcomes
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Public Engagement

Opening up the bioeconomy to everyone

  • National campaigns and public conversations
  • Events across Ireland to gather diverse perspectives
  • Creating space for public input into research
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Research & Collaboration

Working directly with stakeholders to shape research

  • Ongoing engagement with primary producers and stakeholders
  • Insights gathered through consultations and real-world testing
  • Open research sites for discussion and feedback
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Education & Skills

Supporting future leaders and informed citizens

  • Co-created educational programmes
  • Resources for schools and learners
  • Career pathways in the bioeconomy
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Policy & Leadership

Contributing to national and international direction

  • Collaboration with government and policy groups
  • Input into national bioeconomy strategy
  • Participation in international initiatives

Gain a competitive edge

BiOrbic is inviting expressions of interest from researchers and businesses to co-develop innovative bioeconomy solutions across Ireland’s agri-food, forestry, marine and biotechnology sectors.

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Impact

Impact

Who We Work With

Connecting People Across the Bioeconomy

Every waste stream is a lost opportunity. Our research captures that lost value, cutting pollution, supporting new green industries, and strengthening resource independence.

Close the Loop

Keep materials in use through recycling, bioconversion, and reuse.

Reduce Emissions

Lower GHGs from food, plastics, and industrial waste.

Create Circular Value

Turn waste into energy, materials, and products that support local economies.

Innovate Sustainably

Develop scalable technologies to be adopted by industries across Ireland and Europe.

Strategic Alignment

Engagement in Practice

Turning Collaboration into Action

This pillar supports Ireland’s transition to a circular, low-emission economy in line with major EU objectives.

European Green Deal
  • Food waste – 50% decrease in retail & consumer food waste by 2030
European Green Deal
  • Plastic waste –55% recycling rate of plastics by 2030
  • Pesticides – 50% reduction by 2030