Innovation news
May 13, 2025
We need you! 1st Open Consultation for the FTP SIRA Update
FTP is currently reviewing its core documents, the Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda (SIRA) and the Vision. The updated version, Vision & SIRA 2040, will be published in 2027. The SIRA plays an important role in mobilising extra resources and defining the trans-national R&I collaboration that FTP represents. It also helps researchers, policymakers, industry and […]
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 […]
March 24, 2025
Upcoming Horizon Europe’s calls for 2025
In April/May 2025, The European Commission (EC) will publish its Work Programme (WP) for 2025, gathering the call topics for this year. Having had a first look at the draft documents, here is an overview of some relevant calls for the forest-based sector: Forest & Forestry (Opening date: 06/05/2025 – Closing date: 17/09/2025) Woodworking (Opening […]
March 21, 2025
Can You Transform Softwood Bark into the Next New Bioproduct?
The Forest-based Sector Technology Platform (FTP) is pleased to highlight an opportunity for large companies and SMEs in the bio-based industries: the BIC Open Innovation Competition 2025. This initiative, led by the Bio-based Industries Consortium (BIC), fosters collaboration between industry leaders, SMEs, and startups to drive forward innovative solutions for key challenges in the sector. […]
