In January 2023, the Interreg BSR programme project “BioBoosters” was launched, bringing together seven countries in the Baltic Sea region renowned for their advanced bioeconomy innovation ecosystems. The overarching objective of this initiative is to foster the development of circular bioeconomy enterprises in the region through the facilitation of hackathons. A pivotal aspect of the project involves creating and refining an international model for hackathons and their associated services. This strategic initiative aims to ensure that the knowledge generated remains applicable and continues to be utilized beyond the project’s conclusion.
Throughout the project’s duration, a total of 18 hackathons are planned, each poised to yield innovative solutions—up to 70 in total—addressing challenges within the circular economy. In Lithuania, Sunrise Tech Park has scheduled two international hackathons for spring of 2024 and 2025, aimed at promoting the principles of the circular economy.
The collaborative effort involves the synergy of business clusters, science and technology parks, non-governmental organizations, and higher education institutions from Finland, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. This collective effort is poised to catalyze meaningful advancements in the circular bioeconomy, with the BioBoosters project serving as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable economic growth in the Baltic Sea region.
Project partners:
- Jamk University of Applied Sciences, Finland (Coordinator)
- Paper Industry Cluster “Paper Province,” Sweden
- Network of Bioeconomy Organizations of Northern Sweden “Biofuel Region,” Sweden
- Vidzeme Region, Latvia
- Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonia
- Science and Technology Park “Witeno,” Germany
- Pernu County Development Center, Estonia
- Education and Social Dialogue Foundation ‘PRO CIVIS,’ Poland
- Sunrise Tech Park, Lithuania
Project duration: January 1, 2023 – December 31, 2025 .
The Bioboosters project (no. C022) is partially funded by the Interreg BSR program and the Ministry of the Interior of the Republic of Lithuania.
