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PROGRAMME 2021-2027
priority
3 Climate-neutral societies
objective
3.1 Circular economy
Project type
Implementation
January 2023 - December 2025
BioBoosters
The project BioBoosters brings together bio-based businesses in rural areas to share the know-how in circular production, and trigger green business opportunities.
In the spotlight
Driven by challenges, fueled by innovation, and mentored by experts, the business-driven BioBoosters Hackathon process offers a turnkey service for circular economy transition.
Are you looking to fast-track your company’s circular economy transition? Learn about our call for challenge providers here.
Project summary
BioBoosters aims to advance the green transition of bioeconomy business by matchmaking competence with needs. By employing a proven business-driven Hackathon process, we can solve challenges that the bioeconomy businesses are facing in transitioning to circular economy business models.
BioBoosters Hackathon is connecting the bioeconomy innovation ecosystems of 9 regions across the Baltic Sea Region. By implementing the open innovation process in inter-regional co-operation, we can facilitate cross-sectoral knowledge transfer as well as connect SMEs, start-ups, and research groups with companies in an international context.
We have run 18 BioBoosters Hackathons together with target groups to validate the innovation process model to be adopted in the key bioeconomy innovation hubs of the participating regions. Furthermore, the model will be transferrable to any innovation hub that is looking to support their regional business networks in green or digital transition.
Our impact in numbers:
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18 Business-driven Hackathons have validated up to 120 solutions to circular transition challenges
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246 teams from 20+ countries applied to take part with their solution ideas
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23 RDI and business co-operations initiated - including 13 international co-operations
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Over 500 specialist brought together to drive the circular transition of the bioeconomy in the Baltic Sea Region – over 1,700 specialists connected at BioBoosters LinkedIn community
Apart from being a fun, intensive collaborative learning experience, Hackathon has been proven impactful for boosting circular bioeconomy business and cooperation. Value propositions to challenge provider companies and solution provider teams have been matched, as shown, for example in these numbers:
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98 per cent of the surveyed challenge provider representatives reported that they got a promising solution for solving their challenge. (n= 46)
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95 per cent of the solution provider respondents reported that they have gained knowhow from mentoring and 94 per cent agree that BioBoosters Hackathon is a good tool to build partnerships for idea testing and commercialisation. (n=160)
We have also asked the organizers and mentors (n=158) about their views on the impact of the BioBoosters Hackathon as an open innovation platform. Here is what they think:
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94 % agree that BioBoosters Hackathon supports green transition in the Baltic Sea Region.
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93 % agree that BioBoosters Hackathon supports growth in bioeconomy sectors in the Baltic Sea Region.
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92% agree that BioBoosters Hackathon supports exchange and transfer of best practices across the Baltic Sea Region.
Now, we are continuing to transfer the lessons learned to sustainable practice at our organisations. We are also consolidating the network co-operation with an operational model outlasting the project.
We will also work to communicate the encouraging results of the vast piloting – the evidence that BioBoosters Hackathons can act as a springboard for a circular bioeconomy innovation co-operation in the Baltic Sea Region and beyond.
Stay tuned for more exciting news and follow our website and LinkedIn.
details
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Project type
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ImplementationJanuary 2023 - December 2025
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Status
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Contribution to EUSBSR
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BioBoosters
in numbers.
in numbers.
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2.79MillionTotal
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2.23MillionErdf
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0.00MillionNorway
Our solutions
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BioBoosters
in numbers.
- 62.671355325.281118
- 59.4061713.5793338
- 63.8268250305542320.252233429601073
- 57.313171225.2748551
- 58.380120726.72245
- 54.0828592513.373271262781955
- 58.38500575000000524.48864703832715
- 50.87013785000000620.605507333142004
- 54.687045825.2829111
Project partners
Lead partnerJAMK University of Applied Sciences
- TownTarvaala, Finland
- Region
- CountryFinland
- RegionKeski-Suomi
- RepresentativeJAMK University of Applied Sciences
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
526,604.00
The Paper Province economic association
- TownKarlstad
- Region
- CountrySweden
- RegionVärmlands län
- RepresentativeThe Paper Province economic association
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
404,712.36
BioFuel Region BFR AB
- TownUMEÃ…
- Region
- CountrySweden
- RegionVästerbottens län
- RepresentativeBioFuel Region BFR AB
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
417,183.59
Vidzeme Planning Region
- TownCesis
- Region
- CountryLatvia
- RegionVidzeme
- RepresentativeVidzeme Planning Region
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
207,992.00
Estonian University of Life Sciences
- TownTartu
- Region
- CountryEstonia
- RegionLõuna-Eesti
- RepresentativeEstonian University of Life Sciences
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
242,932.00
Witeno
- TownGreifswald
- Region
- CountryGermany
- RegionVorpommern-Greifswald
- RepresentativeWiteno
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
396,484.00
Pärnu County Development Centre
- TownPärnu
- Region
- CountryEstonia
- RegionLääne-Eesti
- RepresentativePärnu County Development Centre
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
204,025.60
Foundation for Education and Social Dialogue "PRO CIVIS"
- TownKielce
- Region
- CountryPoland
- RegionKielecki
- RepresentativeFoundation for Education and Social Dialogue "PRO CIVIS"
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
220,271.07
Sunrise Valley Science and Technology Park
- TownVilnius
- Region
- CountryLithuania
- RegionVilniaus apskritis
- RepresentativeSunrise Valley Science and Technology Park
- Phone
- E-Mail
- Web
Total partner budget
168,160.80
Contacts
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Project managerAnna AaltoJamk University of Applied Sciences
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Financial managerTupu KyllönenJamk University of Applied Sciences
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Communication managerMoa JonssonBioFuel Region AB
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Launch Webinar of AdFiS Hackathon powered by Bioboosters
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12. March 2025
13:00 - 14:15 (CET)
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12 Mar 2025
Launch Webinar of AdFiS Hackathon powered by Bioboosters
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Launch Webinar of Toksika Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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Launch Webinar of Piesta and Refal Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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26. February 2025
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26 Feb 2025
Launch Webinar of Piesta and Refal Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
APPLE HACK - unlocking the apple biomass
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Launch Webinar of the Nordic Hemp Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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14. January 2025
11:00 - 12:15 (EET)
11:00 - 12:15 (EET)
14 Jan 2025
Launch Webinar of the Nordic Hemp Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
To start this innovative pathway join us for the BioBoosters Nordic Hemp Hackathon Launch Webinar.
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Launch Webinar of the Stora Enso Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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17. October 2024
14:15 - 15:45 (EEST)
14:15 - 15:45 (EEST)
17 Oct 2024
Launch Webinar of the Stora Enso Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
Join the Launch webinar to learn about the challenge and become a part of the solution!
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Launch Webinar of the Karlstads Energi Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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02. October 2024
10:00 - 11:30 (CEST)
10:00 - 11:30 (CEST)
02 Oct 2024
Launch Webinar of the Karlstads Energi Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
The webinar will explore the use of used wine corks
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Launch Webinar of the Skellefteå Kraft Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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30. September 2024
13:00 - 14:15 (CEST)
13:00 - 14:15 (CEST)
30 Sep 2024
Launch Webinar of the Skellefteå Kraft Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
Let's track the stack!
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Launch Webinar of the Liukas Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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25. September 2024
10:00 - 12:00 (EEST)
10:00 - 12:00 (EEST)
25 Sep 2024
Launch Webinar of the Liukas Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
Webinar will explore the road towards Finland’s Biogas Vision 2030 – from the point of view of logis
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Stories of the BioBoosted Webinar!
Project: BioBoosters
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04. June 2024
13:00 - 14:30 (CEST)
13:00 - 14:30 (CEST)
04 Jun 2024
Stories of the BioBoosted Webinar!
Join the BioBoosters team to celebrate the innovation challenges solved and the co-operations
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Launch Webinar of the NANDO Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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21. February 2024
14:00 - 15:15 (EET)
14:00 - 15:15 (EET)
21 Feb 2024
Launch Webinar of the NANDO Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
Nando Hackathon - Reducing overfertilization by innovative solutions
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Launch Webinar of the Fibenol Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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16. February 2024
10:00 - 11:15 (CET)
10:00 - 11:15 (CET)
16 Feb 2024
Launch Webinar of the Fibenol Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
Fibenol Hackathon Wood to Food - Lignocellulose as feedstock for
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Launch Webinar of the Võiste Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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15. February 2024
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15 Feb 2024
Launch Webinar of the Võiste Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
Võiste Hackathon - Mining the Green Gold from Greenhouse Biomass
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Launch webinar of the Targi Kielce Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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01. February 2024
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Launch webinar of the Targi Kielce Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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Launch webinar of the Cosun Beet Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
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31. January 2024
10:00 - 12:00 (CET)
10:00 - 12:00 (CET)
31 Jan 2024
Launch webinar of the Cosun Beet Hackathon powered by BioBoosters
Transforming Sugar Beet Residues from Waste to Value
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Launch webinar of the AlojasHackathon powered by BioBoosters
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12. October 2023
13:00 - 15:00 (EEST)
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12 Oct 2023
Launch webinar of the AlojasHackathon powered by BioBoosters
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Launch webinar of the HolmenHackthon powered by BioBoosters
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26. September 2023
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26 Sep 2023
Launch webinar of the HolmenHackthon powered by BioBoosters
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Launch webinar of the MoelvenHackathon powered by BioBoosters
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25. September 2023
13:00 - 14:30 (CEST)
13:00 - 14:30 (CEST)
25 Sep 2023
Launch webinar of the MoelvenHackathon powered by BioBoosters
How can packaging used to protect and store interior panels in wood be made more environmentally?
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Launch webinar of the ValioHackathon powered by BioBoosters
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22. September 2023
12:30 - 14:30 (EEST)
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22 Sep 2023
Launch webinar of the ValioHackathon powered by BioBoosters
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Launch Webinar for BioBoosters Challenge Provider Call
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30. March 2023
15:00 - 16:00 (EEST)
15:00 - 16:00 (EEST)
30 Mar 2023
Launch Webinar for BioBoosters Challenge Provider Call
Join our countdown to the opening of the call for challenge provider companies!
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