Project
Title
Green Biorefineries as Catalysts for Agroecological Transitions and Circular Value Chains
Acronym
GBR-ACT
Start
01.05.2026
End
30.04.2029
Coordinating Institute
Chalmers Industriteknik
Coordinator
Sebnem Balaman
Contact
Partner
Institut National de Recherche pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement
Natural Resources Institute Finland
Aarhus Universität - UA
Aalborg University
Project team ATB
Allocated to research program
Summary
The main aim of this project is to establish a development platform for Green Biorefineries (GBRs) as a catalyst for agroecological
transitions. By laying the groundwork for scaling up GBRs, the project positions them as a driver of regenerative and resilient agricultural
value chains, maximizing the value of grass-based biomass, creating new businesses and economic incentives for ecologically intensified
farming across the EU.
By fostering diversified farming systems, GBRs will reduce synthetic input dependency and promote biodiversity. A key objective is to
establish GBRs as central processing and business units that enable the cascade utilization of agricultural bioresources, transforming
agricultural value chains by linking agriculture with feed, food, bio-composites, and biogas industries to enhance circularity and optimize
resource use.
The project highlights agroecology’s innovative potential to drive sustainable and economically viable business solutions, fostering resilient
and socially inclusive value chains. The solutions developed in the project will be refined, and validated with stakeholders, ensuring
their adaptability, replicability, and long-term impact across diverse regional contexts
Funding
Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt (BMFTR)
Funding agency
Projektträger Jülich (PtJ)
Funding framework
Topic 2, Second AGROECOLOGY Call