Proposals under this topic are expected to contribute to EU Initiative on Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing, EU Bioeconomy Strategy and its action plan, as well as the Zero Pollution Action Plan, the implementation of the EU strategy for a Sustainable Blue Economy and the CBE JU Widening Strategy and Action Plan.
Projects results are expected to contribute to the following expected outcomes:
- Developed and validated curricula, related to skills' development for the sustainable bio-based systems and increased circularity.
- Deployment of EU-wide actions supporting the acquisition of new skills, as relevant for the sustainable and circular bio-based systems.
Collaboration between university/higher education and industry is a necessary condition for innovation and essential for greater competitiveness of the circular bioeconomy sector(s). Besides technical/technological development, training and re/up/skilling of (future and present) bioeconomy professionals is essential. Key skills could include digital skills, biotech/biomanufacturing, environmental sustainability assessment and circularity, toxicology/risk assessment, ecodesign and safe-and-sustainable-by-design (SSbD) concept for bio-based products, business development, process development etc. Soft skills and cross-sectorial skills remain an important aspect, as well as overall open-mindedness to new knowledge, points of views and cultural differences.
The scope of this topic covers higher education, vocational training, as well as post-graduate and
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