BioFairNEt

Bioeconomy and Circular Economy Fair Network

A fair and accessible network for reducing greenhouse gas activities with circular and bio- economy models.

13 partners

joining forces to drive the sustainable transition of agriculture and mining, the two greenhouse gas-intensive sectors targeted by the BIOFAIRNET project, through digital collaboration and bio-circular innovation

The BIOFAIRNET project is paving the way for a sustainable and fair bio-circular economy across Europe and beyond. By focusing on the agriculture and mining sectors, it promotes the co-creation and testing of innovative solutions through a digitally cooperative network. With a strong emphasis on circularity, stakeholder engagement, and systemic transformation, BIOFAIRNET empowers a more resilient, low-carbon industrial future.

Key Facts

Parners

Countries

Months

Pilots

Millions

Project Development

2 pilot areas

Greece

Reunion Island

Canada

Republic of Kenya

2 validation sites

Our Mission

Transforming the mining and agricultural sectors into leaders of a sustainable bio-circular economy.

The Partners

What’s happening

BioFairNet Executive Board reviews progress on key project activities

On 24 July 2026, the BioFairNet Executive Board met online to review progress across the project and coordinate upcoming activities. The meeting brought together representatives from the consortium to exchange updates on ongoing work, assess achievements and discuss the next milestones supporting BioFairNet’s mission to advance a fair and circular bioeconomy.

Shaping the Green Information Factory: BioFairNet partners meet in Speinshart

From 14 to 17 July 2026, BioFairNet partners gathered in Speinshart, Germany, for a dedicated modelling retreat focused on one of the project's key outcomes: the Green Information Factory. The event brought together technical experts, researchers and communication specialists to advance the development of a digital platform designed to support a fair and circular bioeconomy transition.

BioFairNet pilot featured in ScienceMe with Stergios Vakalis

The latest episode of ScienceMe features Stergios Vakalis, Assistant Professor at the National Technical University of Athens (NTUA) and the University of the Aegean. During the episode, he discusses the role of energy and environmental technologies in addressing current sustainability challenges and highlights BioFairNet’s work on hydrothermal carbonisation.

From Lesvos to collaboration: BioFairNet builds synergies with ZeroPM and RIBES

BioFairNet’s participation in the ZeroPM Summer School in Lesvos created an opportunity to connect with other Horizon Europe initiatives working on pollution prevention, regional bioeconomy and safe resource use. Discussions with the ZeroPM consortium and the RIBES project highlighted shared priorities and concrete areas for collaboration.