FTP presents: “Vision 2040 of the European forest-based sector”

As a result of joint forces across the whole European forest-based value chain, “Vision 2040” looks ahead to using the full potential of research and innovation in the forest-based sector to develop resilient ecosystems, smart products and social growth within the circular bioeconomy.
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Thank you for your participation to the 1st Open Consultation for the FTP SIRA Update

If you would like to be personally notified about the next consultations, don't hesitate to contact us

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Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda

Research and innovation provide essential responses to the ‘grand societal challenges’ of this era. FTP’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda sheds light on the pathway towards realizing the ambitious innovation portfolio of the sector. [Photo by Innventia]
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Bottom-up efforts to boost EU forest-based sector innovation

A pan-European network of forest-based sector experts committed to bringing the sector's national innovation priorities to the EU dimension.
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FTP presents: “Vision 2040 of the European forest-based sector”

As a result of joint forces across the whole European forest-based value chain, “Vision 2040” looks ahead to using the full potential of research and innovation in the forest-based sector to develop resilient ecosystems, smart products and social growth within the circular bioeconomy.

Thank you for your participation to the 1st Open Consultation for the FTP SIRA Update

If you would like to be personally notified about the next consultations, don't hesitate to contact us

Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda

Research and innovation provide essential responses to the ‘grand societal challenges’ of this era. FTP’s Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda sheds light on the pathway towards realizing the ambitious innovation portfolio of the sector. [Photo by Innventia]

Bottom-up efforts to boost EU forest-based sector innovation

A pan-European network of forest-based sector experts committed to bringing the sector's national innovation priorities to the EU dimension.

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September 2, 2025

Fresh Updates from FTP Database

Earlier this year, the FTP Database was updated with 88 call topics from the Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, most of which will close between September and November 2025. Looking ahead, the Work Programmes for 2026-2027 are expected to be officially released by the end of the year, and the relevant call topics will be […]

August 27, 2025

FP10: Budget Doubled, Governance Questions Remain

€175 Billion Budget Confirmed The European Commission has officially presented plans for the 10th Framework Programme (FP10), following earlier leaked draft proposals that circulated in Brussels in July. The official proposal confirms a substantial increase to €175 billion for the 2028-34 period, nearly doubling the current Horizon Europe allocation. The programme will remain “standalone” within […]

July 18, 2025

Strong Participation in FTP’s First Open Consultation for the Next SIRA

The FTP team warmly thanks all participants who contributed ideas and priorities during the first open consultation for the upcoming edition of the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SIRA) and Vision. Over the past weeks, the inputs received have been carefully processed, sorted, and referenced. Each suggestion is now being reviewed to determine how best […]

June 18, 2025

FTP Input to the EU Bioeconomy Strategy Public Consultation

As part of the EU’s public consultation on its revised Bioeconomy Strategy, FTP has submitted its input to highlight the central role of the forest-based sector in driving a sustainable, circular, and competitive European bioeconomy by: The document with the full written input is available here. Members and stakeholders are encouraged to use FTP’s input […]

June 11, 2025

Apply now to the 2025 calls of Horizon Europe

On 14 May 2025, the European Commission published its Horizon Europe Work Programme 2025, gathering the call topics for this year. FTP has analyzed the documents and selected 88 call topics relevant to the forest-based sector. The funding available for these calls amounts to around 1,5 B€. Here are some examples of the selection for […]