Task 42 provides an international platform for collaboration and information exchange between industry, SMEs, GOs, NGOs, RTOs and universities concerning biorefinery research, development, demonstration and policy analysis. This includes the development of networks, dissemination of information, and provision of science-based technology analysis, as well as support and advice to policy makers, involvement of industry, and encouragement of membership by countries with a strong biorefinery infrastructure and appropriate policies. Gaps and barriers to deployment will be addressed to successfully promote sustainable biorefinery systems market implementation.

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Recent Events

Event Program – National Networking Meeting

Biorefining meets circular economy! Focus I: More value creation from secondary raw materials. Date: June 20, 2024 Time: 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM Location: Linz, Austria - Tabakfabrik – ONLY PHYSICAL & IN GERMAN LANGUAGE This event invites professionals from various...

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Latest Publications and Reports

A new publication on biorefineries in Austria

A new publication on biorefineries in Austria 🌿 by the Austrian Federal Ministry for Climate Action, Environment, Energy, Mobility, Innovation, and Technology (BMK) titled “Bioraffinerien in Österreich – Beispiele aus Forschung und Praxis” with input from the...

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