The Bioeconomy Research Programme – working with industry for a more sustainable world

Innovation that creates value and sustainability  

Collaboration between industry and RISE creates competitiveness with sustainability at its heart. We work strategically to:  

• Maximise resource efficiency through innovative processes  

• Transforming raw materials and materials into high value products    

• Turn waste into valuable assets

Experience shows that collaborative research is more than the sum of its parts. When companies join forces in research projects, both knowledge and resources grow. Collaboration creates a platform for further development in tailor-made projects.  

Bioeconomy Research Programme 2025

The new programme builds on the experience and results of the 2021–2024 programme, which focused on areas such as pulp and cellulose, wood and biorefinery, and packaging materials. The established collaborations and networks from the first programme period provide a solid basis for further development.  

Based on in-depth dialogue with industry and analysis of future trends, we have identified strategic research areas for the programme that started in January 2025. 

Vision and objectives  

The research programme will provide companies with the tools to:

• Ensure competitiveness in 5–10 years  

• Develop sustainable solutions to meet future needs  

• Build strong research collaborations  

Benefits of research collaboration  

When companies choose to do research with us, they get:

• Access to world-leading expertise   

• Enhanced expertise in strategic areas  

• An international network  

• Cost-effective research through shared funding  

• Faster time to results and market  

• Possibility of tailor-made projects  

• Secure management of intellectual property  

Patents and rights that create value

Each participant contributes their expertise and gains access to new knowledge to implement in their business. Together we tackle both long-term research challenges and short-term process improvements.  

Focus on sustainability  

All projects are evaluated on their contribution to the UN Sustainable Development Goals and a sustainable society. Our work is driven by the ambition to create solutions that have a positive impact on society, now and in the future.