The
Realise-Bio project has supported innovative forms of biomass utilisation in
the border region between Germany and the Netherlands, thereby promoting
the development of a circular and bioeconomy within the Interreg
Germany–Netherlands area.
The key
instrument in Realise-Bio was a set of model projects awarded to German
Dutch partnerships. In these model projects, technologies were further
developed to enable the circular use of biogenic raw materials. The topics
addressed ranged from insect farming and furniture construction to peat
substitutes in agriculture and horticulture. In addition to technology
development, Realise-Bio supported the model projects through intensive
coaching throughout the realisation of their ideas.
Beyond the
model projects, Realise-Bio established a cross border ecosystem for the
circular and bioeconomy, ensuring that expertise and partners from both
sides of the border were eff ectively connected. The goal was to involve
all relevant sectors and actors — from research, primary production, the
food and feed industry, the chemical industry, construction and waste
management industries to local authorities.
