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Virtual LUCRA Photo Exhibition

In the latest #CBEScaleUp Photo Competition, projects could compete in four categories: Scaling Innovation, People and Skills, Circular Europe, and Creative Focus. Therefore, the LUCRA communication team has collected and curated the best project photos from the consortium at the beginning of the year. The final selection by the jury took place at the end…

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LUCRA as Circular Europe category winner of the #CBEScaleUp Photo Competition

At the beginning of the year, LUCRA participated in the #CBEScaleUp Photo Competition, highlighting how CBE JU-funded projects are bridging the gap between innovation and real-world market deployment. With over 300 submissions from 50 projects across five categories, this edition saw record participation. We are thrilled to share that a LUCRA submission was selected as the winner…

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A closer look at the LUCRA process steps

As Europe transitions toward a more circular and bio-based economy, the LUCRA project is demonstrating how advanced technologies can turn waste into valuable materials. At the center of this transformation is bio-based succinic acid, a chemical building block with a wide range of industrial uses. LUCRA’s innovation lies not only in what it produces, but…

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LUCRA participates in the #CBEScaleUp Photo Competition

The #CBEScaleUp Photo and Video Competition showcases how CBE JU-funded projects are successfully bridging the gap between innovation and market deployment. Projects can compete in four categories: Scaling Innovation, People and Skills, Circular Europe, and Creative Focus. In addition, participants may submit a short video. Over the past few weeks, the LUCRA communication team has…

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Why electrification will be key for sustainable bioproduction

When we hear the word electrification, we mostly think of electric cars and solar panels. However, electrification can also have a major impact on the biobased economy. Over the past years, we have seen a tremendous evolution in our ability to produce biobased products that have real impact in society, ranging from fine chemicals to…

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LUCRA Consortium Meeting in Ghent, Belgium

From December 2-3, the LUCRA partners came together to share project updates and challenges during the second half of the project. With 2026 marking the last full year of LUCRA, the discussions placed a stronger focus on exploitation, scale-up strategies, and business models. During an internal workshop, partners worked on these key topics, aligning on…

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LUCRA Article in Projects Magazine – Special Bioeconomy Edition

The LUCRA project is featured in the latest bioeconomy-focused edition of Insight Media’s Projects Magazine. The article, titled “LUCRA: Scaling bio-based succinic acid from side streams and waste for drop-in polymers”, was developed together with project coordinator Tanja Meyer from Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant and highlights key insights and results. Europe’s bioeconomy is at…

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LUCRA joins the roundtable at the BioReCer Final Event

On 29 October 2025, the BioReCer project invited stakeholder from the bio-based industries, research, certification and standardisation, and (consumer) organisations to its final event at the Ciudad de la Cultura in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. In various presentations BioReCer partners showcased key results, explained the sustainability and circularity framework (University of Santiago de Compostela), discussed…

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Between Science, Adventure and Environmental Responsibility

This article shares how LUCRA scientist Gaétan Herold and his supervisor Dr. Mariane Schneider (Ghent University) navigate the paradox of working towards a fossil-free future while questioning the carbon cost of their own scientific travels – and how turning a dilemma into an adventure can open up new perspectives. Phasing out fossil fuels is essential…

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Why Succinic Acid? Industry Insights from Covestro on Advancing Circular Chemistry

© Covestro AG As industries across Europe work toward reducing their dependence on fossil fuels and minimizing environmental impacts, bio-based platform chemicals are becoming increasingly important. One such chemical is succinic acid, a versatile intermediate used in the production of plastics, solvents, food additives, and a variety of other materials. The LUCRA project is demonstrating…

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