Rannís and Matís invite you to an information session on opportunities for the circular biobased economy within European programmes in 2026. A special guest will be Pilar Llorente Ruiz De Azua, Programme Officer at the Circular Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking. The session will also introduce opportunities in this area under the LIFE and Horizon Europe programmes.

Agenda

9:45-10:00 Coffee and registration

10:00-10:15 Welcome and introduction 
Björg María Oddsdóttir – Rannís

10:15-11:15 Opportunities within Circular Biobased Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) 
Pilar Llorente – Programme Officer, CBE JU

11:15-11:30 Coffee

11:30-12:00 CBE Beneficiary perspective 
Ólafur Héðinn Friðjónsson - Matís - A new value chain bridging the gap between the wood industry and the fish feed industry.

12:00-13:00 Lunch

13:00-13:30 Synergies with other EU programmes: LIFE og Horizon Europe 
Kolbrún Bjargmundardóttir – Rannís 
Sandra Berg Cepero – Rannís

13:30-14:30 Discussions groups

• Food, feed and public health

• Textile and packaging

• Biorefineries

14:30-14:45 Next steps and support from Rannís 
Björg María Oddsdóttir – Rannís

14:45-17:00 Networking and drinks

The event will take place in English and is open to everyone, but registration is required.

Registration

The event is part of the LIFE-ICECAP project, funded by the European Union.