Innovation & Research Workshop
January 16, 2025
This event has been postponed and moved to the first quarter of 2025.
This workshop will discuss how to bridge the gap between research, innovation, and the implementation and commercialization of RTDI (Research, Technological Development, and Innovation) results in the wood sector.
Why Attend?
Shape the Future: Help draft the next actions of our woodPoP working group for 2025.
- Deep Dive into Case Studies: Learn from real-world examples from FI, AT, DK, FR, CH, DE, and LU.
- Collaborate and Innovate: Work alongside experts and peers to develop actionable strategies for policy recommendations.
- Focus on Sustainability: Explore circular economy practices in the wood industry.
- Overcome Barriers: Gain insights into accessing EU funding and other key opportunities.
Key Highlights:
- Unlock the Future of SMEs in Europe: SMEs make up 99% of all EU businesses, employing 100 million people.
- Addressing Challenges: Discuss the resilience of SMEs post-COVID-19, financial management, and navigating risks. What can we improve?
- EU Funding Opportunities: Learn how to unlock public and private funding for innovation and development in the forest-based sector.
What’s Next?
- Set the Roadmap for 2025: Engage in discussions, debates, and decisions that will drive our future agenda and support wood in all its applications.
The Workshop is organised by TWG Innovation and Research, with the support of the Federal Office for the Environment and the Swiss Wood Innovation Network (S-WIN – The Swiss hub for wood research).