Advancing Circularity in Rural Bioeconomy via Regional Symbiosis (Rural Symbiosis)
| Title | Advancing Circularity in Rural Bioeconomy via Regional Symbiosis |
| Abbreviation | Rural Symbiosis |
| Programme | Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021–2027 |
- Pärnu County Development Centre (Estonia) (Vadošais partneris)
- The Paper Province economic association (Sweden)
- Torsby Municipality (Sweden)
- Foundation of Education and Social Dialogue “PRO CIVIS” (Poland)
- Center for Business Promotion and Entrepreneurship in Sandomierz
- JAMK University of Applied Sciences (Finland)
- Panevėžys Development Agency (Lithuania)
- LTD “ZAAO” (Latvia)
- Vidzeme Planning Region (Latvia)
Project objectives
REGIONAL SYMBIOSIS main vision is to promote the more efficient use of agricultural and forestry by-products and residual resources in rural areas of the Baltic Sea Region by developing practical regional symbiosis and cooperation models and strengthening the capacity of municipalities, development agencies, research institutions, and business support organisations to implement circular bioeconomy solutions.Activities
- Knowledge exchange and transfer of best practices – organising study visits to explore and assess practical examples of rural symbiosis and the utilisation of biological resources.
- Fostering stakeholder cooperation – organising regional seminars and co-creation workshops involving businesses, municipalities, research institutions, and business support organisations.
- Promoting open innovation – organising innovation events to jointly identify new solutions for the utilisation of agricultural and forestry by-products.
- Strengthening the capacity of support organisations – developing practical methods and tools to facilitate cooperation networks, connect small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with solution providers, and support the adoption of innovative solutions.
- Developing regional development roadmaps – defining tailored action priorities for each participating region to integrate project results into long-term regional development strategies.
Results
- Development of the “Rural Symbiosis Toolbox” – a practical set of methods and tools designed to foster cooperation, support the development of innovative solutions for the utilisation of biological by-products, and strengthen rural economies.
- Development of regional rural symbiosis roadmaps – tailored roadmaps for each participating region, identifying specific actions and opportunities for the long-term implementation of project results.
- Strengthened capacity of regional institutions and business support organisations – enhancing their ability to effectively connect businesses, researchers, and innovative solution providers.
- Enhanced cooperation and trust among stakeholders – creating the conditions for the development of new collaborative models within the circular bioeconomy.
- Creating the conditions for more efficient use of local biological resources – supporting the development of new business opportunities and strengthening the economic resilience of rural areas.
Budget
Project total budget: 500 000 00 EUR
VPR budget: 37 800 00 EUR (80 % ERAF finansējums – 30 240 00 EUR un 20 % nacionālais līdzfinansējums – 7 560 00 EUR)
Implementation period
01.07.2026.–30.06.2028.
Contacts
Maija Rieksta
Phone: +371 26099521
Email: maija.rieksta@vidzeme.lv
