OUR VISION

To be a leader in bioeconomy research, supporting Ireland in a just transition to a sustainable society.

OUR MISSION

To enable a vibrant sustainable circular bioeconomy through research excellence, innovation and the development of future bioeconomy leaders for the benefit of Ireland, Europe and beyond.

To achieve our vision and mission the centre has set out five strategic priorities.

-Responsible and excellent research, discovery, invention and innovation for the bioeconomy

-Address global challenges that are locally relevant through the translation and application of our research

-Inclusive collaboration with a wide range of actors at a local, national and global level

-Create future leaders for the bioeconomy

-Engage, inspire and involve the public and societal actors

Our values

BiOrbic, as a centre is more than the sum of its parts. We bring together leading experts to find new ideas, to create knowledge and know-how, to collaborate and to inspire. Our shared commitment to developing a sustainable circular bioeconomy is embedded across everything we do. Our core values of excellence, discovery, innovation, collaboration and respect underpin how we work together and deliver on our goals and objectives.

Excellence
We responsibly strive for excellence in everything we do, individually and collectively

Discovery
We seek new ideas, knowledge, know-how and invention to support a sustainable, circular bioeconomy

Innovation
We challenge what is possible and are focused on creating lasting and positive impact. We develop and apply creative solutions and are not afraid of doing things differently

Collaboration
We bring experts with diverse backgrounds together to facilitate the emergence of ideas, recognising solutions and shaping them for society. We are open and actively seek to be inclusive in building external partnerships

Respect
We are honest, fair and open and maintain the highest standards of professional integrity. We embrace and value different backgrounds, views and experiences