The Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC) is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to advancing a sustainable circular bioeconomy in Europe. Established in 2013, BIC represents the private sector in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the European Commission, focusing on strengthening the bio-based industries sector across the continent. (biconsortium.eu ) Mission and Vision BIC's mission is to build innovative bio-based value chains by developing new biorefining technologies, optimizing feedstock use, and creating a favorable business and policy climate to accelerate market acceptance of bio-based products. Their vision is to make Europe's innovative, sustainable, and competitive bio-based industry the leader of a circular bio society in Europe by 2050. (biconsortium.eu ) Membership BIC's membership includes over 400 industry members and more than 350 associate members. Industry members span the entire value chain, from primary production to market, covering sectors such as agriculture and agri-food, aquaculture and marine, chemicals and materials (including bioplastics), forestry, pulp and paper, technology providers, and waste management and treatment. Associate members consist of research organizations, academia, trade associations, and other entities interested in the bio-based industries sector. (biconsortium.eu ) Strategic Partnerships BIC serves as the private partner in the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU), a two-billion-euro public-private partnership with the European Commission. This partnership aims to support the large-scale commercialization of high-quality bio-based products through investment in innovative manufacturing facilities and processes, as well as in biorefining research and demonstration projects. (biconsortium.eu ) Key Offerings and Values BIC offers its members numerous benefits, including: Access to Funding: Early access to information on European funding opportunities and assistance with accessing loans, grants, and other EU funds. Networking and Matchmaking: Participation in members-only annual matchmaking events and other internal networking events. Policy Advocacy: Representation of members' interests vis-à-vis EU institutions to achieve a favorable policy, regulatory, and financing framework for the bio-based industries. Information and Education: Social media campaigns raising awareness of the bio-based industries and members' profiles, as well as participation in the Bio-based Innovation Student Challenge Europe (BISC-E). (biconsortium.eu ) Unique Aspects BIC is a founding member of the European Bioeconomy Alliance (EUBA), a unique cross-sector alliance dedicated to mainstreaming and realizing the potential of the bioeconomy in Europe. EUBA focuses on advocating for a favorable and coherent policy and investment framework to build a competitive, dynamic, and sustainable bioeconomy in Europe. (biconsortium.eu ) Through its comprehensive approach, BIC plays a pivotal role in driving the transition towards a sustainable and circular bioeconomy in Europe, fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within the bio-based industries sector.
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