BioRural D2.4 - Joined policy brief

This deliverable represents one of the central objectives of the BioRural project to accelerate the integration of circular, bio-based solutions in European rural areas by connecting evidence, actors, and policy agendas. Developed as a joint effort by four Horizon Europe sister projects—BioRural, RuralBioUp, SCALE-UP, and MainstreamBIO—it constitutes a landmark example of effective collaboration under the Horizon Europe framework. The report consolidates knowledge and experience gathered across more than 20 European countries through surveys, innovation workshops, stakeholder platforms, and policy dialogues with farmers, SMEs, regional authorities, and European institutions. This extensive evidence base has been translated into a coherent set of policy recommendations that aim to inform the 2025 update of the EU Bioeconomy Strategy. The document stresses the need for a regional, participatory, and inclusive bioeconomy transition, where rural actors are empowered not just as suppliers of biomass but as co-creators of sustainable value chains.