On 23 September 2025, the RIBES consortium came together in Turin, Italy, for its Midterm General Assembly — a milestone moment marking the halfway point of the project’s journey.
Hosted at the Environment Park – Sala Copenhagen, the meeting provided a full day (9:30–17:00) of debate, reflection, and forward planning. Partners from across Europe gathered in person and online to take stock of progress, share insights, and set a clear course for the months ahead.
At the heart of the discussions were three priorities:
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Assessing achievements and challenges across Work Packages
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Aligning on interim reporting and review procedures
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Shaping the roadmap for the next project phase
The midterm gathering also coincided with a vibrant week of bioeconomy activities in Turin, amplifying the collaborative spirit of the European research community:
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24 September (morning): BIOLOC General Assembly
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24 September (afternoon): BIOLOC Final Conference (co-organised with RIBES)
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25–26 September: IFIB Conference (International Forum on Industrial Biotechnology and Bioeconomy)
Together, these events offered a unique opportunity to strengthen synergies, exchange ideas, and connect with stakeholders working at the forefront of Europe’s transition to a circular and inclusive bioeconomy.
The RIBES Midterm Assembly not only celebrated what has been achieved so far, but also energised the consortium to tackle the challenges ahead. With renewed commitment, RIBES continues its mission of driving resilient governance models for rural and peri-urban regions, ensuring that Europe’s bioeconomy is not only sustainable, but also fair and future-ready.
