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LUCRA joins the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet)

We are pleased to announce that the LUCRA project has officially joined the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet) – a proactive alliance of over 160 EU-funded projects and initiatives working to advance the bioeconomy across Europe.

EuBioNet serves as a collaborative platform that fosters knowledge sharing, networking, and the coordination of joint communication and outreach efforts. Its mission is to support the transition to a sustainable, circular bioeconomy by maximizing synergies among EU-funded research and innovation actions.

By becoming a member of this network, LUCRA gains valuable access to a wide range of partners and stakeholders who are equally committed to driving systemic change in how resources are used and valorized. This collaboration strengthens LUCRA’s visibility and impact in the bioeconomy ecosystem and supports dissemination and knowledge exchange at a European level.

We are excited to contribute to the shared goals of EuBioNet and to collaborate with like-minded projects and organizations to promote sustainable innovation and circular solutions.

More information about EuBioNet can be found at: https://eubionet.eu

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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

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 how succinic acid…

Trash Talk: Join us behind the scenes of Chania’s waste management plant

Out of sight, out of mind. That’s how most of us treat our trash. Once we throw it “away”, it simply disappears, right? The reality is, of course, far more complex. And I’ll admit: I used to know very little about what happens to our waste after the bin. That changed during my studies, when…

LUCRA joins the Biorefine Cluster Europe

We’re proud to become part of this vibrant network of EU projects and experts dedicated to biobased resource recovery and circular economy solutions! The Biorefine Cluster Europe connects initiatives working on nutrient recycling, waste valorization, sustainable agriculture, and more – all aiming to improve sustainable resource management across Europe. This collaboration fosters mutual exchange and…

LUCRA Workshop Recording now on YouTube

The full recording of our LUCRA workshop “Municipal biowaste as feedstock in a sustainable and circular bioeconomy” (June 11, Chania & online) is now on YouTube. Learn more about LUCRA and gain insights from both science and industry on circular bioeconomy solutions! Find all speakers, titles, and timestamps below, as well as in the video…

LUCRA Workshop in Chania: Municipal biowaste as feedstock in a sustainable & circular bioeconomy

On June 11, 2025, the LUCRA consortium hosted a hybrid workshop titled “Municipal biowaste as feedstock in a sustainable and circular bioeconomy” in the scenic harbor city of Chania, Crete, at the Center of Mediterranean Architecture. Organized in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens and the local municipal waste company DEDISA SA, the event…

Consortium Meeting in Chania, Greece

From June 11–12, 2025, the LUCRA consortium convened for its latest project meeting in the beautiful city of Chania, Crete. Hosted by the Agricultural University of Athens in collaboration with the Municipality of Chania, the gathering took place at the stunning Center of Mediterranean Architecture, a historic venue that provided an inspiring setting for intensive…

LUCRA at RRB 2025

On June 3, the LUCRA project was present at the Biobased Market during the 21st International Conference on Renewable Resources & Biorefineries (RRB 2025) in Turku, Finland. LUCRA partner Boreal Bioproducts showcased innovative biobased products developed from side-streams of the LUCRA process, contributing to a more sustainable, circular bioeconomy. More about the conference here.

Study Visit at Agricultural University of Athens

This week, the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) welcomed LUCRA project coordinator Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP) for a technical visit to exchange insights and align on process development activities. AUA plays a central role in the LUCRA project with a strong focus on several key technical areas. This includes the development of membrane…

Finding Value in LUCRA Biorefinery Side-Streams

Next time you walk through a park, notice the grass. Is it nicely mowed, or does it look messy? How would you like it to look? Usually, a nicely mowed lawn in a park or garden is aesthetically pleasant, but in nature, a nicely mowed and ordered lawn looks strange. Human beings are sharp recognizers…

Study Visit of the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant with LUCRA Partner Boreal Bioproducts

As part of the TechTour Circular 2025 event, held in Ghent, Belgium from April 23–24, participants were invited to take part in a guided tour of the Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant (BBEPP) – one of Europe’s leading open-access pilot facilities for scaling up biobased processes. Boreal Bioproducts (Montinutra Ltd), key partner in the LUCRA…

LUCRA joins the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet)

We are pleased to announce that the LUCRA project has officially joined the European Bioeconomy Network (EuBioNet) – a proactive alliance of over 160 EU-funded projects and initiatives working to advance the bioeconomy across Europe. EuBioNet serves as a collaborative platform that fosters knowledge sharing, networking, and the coordination of joint communication and outreach efforts.…

2nd LUCRA Newsletter

The second issue of the LUCRA newsletter is published! Let us share with you what has happened in the past months of LUCRA and subscribe for future editions (see bottom of the page).

Turning Trash into Treasure: How Sawdust and Organic Waste Could Change the Game

Did you know that sawdust from wood processing and organic waste from household could become the secret ingredients for making high-value chemicals? The LUCRA project is on a mission to transform these streams into something much more valuable than just firewood or landfill fodder. The LUCRA Project: Giving Waste a Second Life The LUCRA project,…

LUCRA General Assembly Meeting in Birmingham, UK

Birmingham, UK – January 15-16, 2025 – In the mid of January 2025, the LUCRA project partners gathered in Birmingham for their fourth consortium meeting at the Birmingham Energy Innovation Centre (BEIC). The meeting served as a platform to update partners on the progress of the different work packages and to discuss the next steps.…

1st LUCRA Newsletter

The first issue of the LUCRA newsletter is published! Let us share with you what has happened in the past months of LUCRA and subscribe for future editions!

LUCRA General Assembly meeting in Turku, Finland

Turku, Finland – July 3, 2024 – At the beginning of July, the LUCRA project partners gathered in Turku for their third consortium meeting, hosted by project partner Boreal Bioproducts (Montinutra Ltd). The meeting served as a platform to update partners on the progress of the different work packages and to discuss the next steps.…

LUCRA Showcases Pioneering Contributions at the 32nd European Biomass Conference & Exhibition

Marseille, France – June 27, 2024 – LUCRA, a Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) funded initiative in sustainable biochemical solutions, is proud to announce its significant participation in the 32nd European Biomass Conference & Exhibition (EUBCE), held from June 24-27, 2024 in Marseille, France. This prestigious event, renowned as the leading platform for…

LUCRA stakeholder’s consultation survey! 

The stakeholder’s engagement is essential for the successful implementation of our project, for that reason, as a first consultation activity, the LUCRA consortium has developed an online survey for stakeholders (e.g. Industry, Research & Science, Public Authorities, Civil Society, etc.).   In this survey, you will be asked questions to help us gather insights on the…

LUCRA General Assembly Meeting in Madrid, Spain

From the 6th to 7th of February 2024, the LUCRA partners met in the beautiful city of Madrid (Spain) for their second project meeting in Month 8 of the project. The meeting was organized by the project partner FCC Medio Ambiente and took place in their headquarters in Las Tablas, Madrid. During the one-and-a-half-day meeting,…

Transforming Organic Waste

In July 2023, the first phase of the four-year Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking (CBE JU) Project LUCRA kicked-off in Ghent. LUCRA aims to demonstrate a unique process to convert underutilized organic fraction of municipal solid waste (OFMSW) and wood waste into bio-based succinic acid. The project is set to provide the bio-based industry with…