Tag: FTP

Forest-based sector stakeholders and all FTP partners are good candidates to join the roster of independent experts and advise the European Commission Services on forest-based related issues. Short-term and occasional assignments may include the evaluation of tenders and proposals, review of projects and design policies or monitoring programmes that receive EU funding from Horizon 2020 […]

The members of the FTP Pulp & Paper Industry (PPI) Task Force met at the headquarters of Mondi Paper in Vienna, on 22 May 2017, to discuss a scheme to support young researchers, how to create revenues from research, and the forest-based sector’s position on future EU research and innovation programmes. From left to right: […]

FTP seeks to align public funding for research and innovation with proper technological developments to reduce GHG emissions and improve forest management and land use With its unique innovation portfolio and many technological solutions, the forest-based sector can foster the transition to a reliable, sustainable and competitive energy system and contribute to reducing the emission […]

The chairperson of the FTP Board, Lena Ek, has been nominated as a member of the High-Level Steering Group (HLSG) of the European Innovation Partnership on Raw Materials (EIP RM), and FTP Managing Director, Johan Elvnert, has been appointed as member of the Operational Group (OG). The information was announced on 18 July 2017 by […]

Estonia is a forest-rich country that has seen the impact of research and innovation reshaping its forest- and wood-based business over the past decades. Meet the forestry experts, industry leaders and funding providers behind this transformation at the FTP seminar, Innovation in the forest-based sector: from idea to practice, on 24 October 2017, in Tallinn, […]

FTP is seeking a highly motivated professional to join its team as Communications and Project Officer at its head office in Brussels, Belgium.  The Communications and Project Officer has a high-visibility role. Both the job tasks and the working environment are very dynamic. The successful candidate will contribute to his/her ability to understand and communicate […]

European forest-based sector stakeholders are convinced that the next EU Research and Innovation Framework Programme (FP9) can significantly increase the visibility of its impact by implementing measures and building on the lessons learnt during the lifespan of Horizon 2020. In a position paper released today, the sector confirms its commitment to working together with the […]

The 41st FTP Advisory Committee meeting will take place in Vienna on Thursday, 29 June 2017.   Please confirm your attendance to Ms Heini Hyrkkö, heini.hyrkko@forestplatform.org Practical details: Date: Thursday, 29 June 2017 Time: from 10:30 to ca. 15:00 Venue: Festsaal, Austrian Research and Training Centre for Forests, Natural Hazards and Landscape (BFW) Address: Seckendorff-Gudent-Weg8 , 1131, Vienna, […]

Conference moderators Esa LAURINSILTA, Director, Strategic Partnerships at UPM, Chair of FTP NSG Finland Antti TAHVANAINEN, Manager, Innovation Policy at Finnish Forest Industries Federation 09:00 – 09:30     Registration and coffee 09:30 – 11:00     Morning session Welcome Timo JAATINEN, Director General, Finnish Forest Industries Federation Keynote Speech Lena EK, Chair of the Board of FTP, […]

Speeding up forest-based sector innovation at national level ​The National Support Groups (NSGs) are vital focal points for FTP at national level. Typically, they are made up of various forest-based sector stakeholder groups in a specific country and bring together researchers and industry representatives, as well as national financial and governmental bodies.  The role of the […]