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Training Hub

Free online courses on the bioeconomy, on an e-learning platform first built in the EU-funded CEE2ACT project and now developed further by BIO-INSPIRE. Four CEE2ACT modules are available today. BIO-INSPIRE adds seven more: four training modules, and three train-the-trainer modules for people who deliver training in the regional bioeconomy clusters. Register once on the platform and follow the modules online.

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CEE2ACT modules

Four modules: bioeconomy key concepts; practical steps for NGOs and citizens; market opportunities, business cases and finance for companies; and EU policy, strategies and roadmaps for research and public organisations. These modules do not count towards the BIO-INSPIRE Certificate of Mastery.

Start the CEE2ACT modules

BIO-INSPIRE modules

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Training modules

Modules 1 to 4 count towards the Certificate of Mastery
Module 1
Coming soon

Foundational bioeconomy concepts

What the bioeconomy is, how it works and why it matters for your region and your business.

Expected: [Expected date to be confirmed]

Module 2
Coming soon

Knowledge transfer basics across the eight themes

How knowledge moves between research, business and policy, across the eight Community of Practice themes.

Expected: November 2026

Module 3
Coming soon

Case studies from regional clusters

Real examples from regional bioeconomy clusters, and what others can reuse.

Expected: February 2027

Module 4
Coming soon

Industry applications

Bio-based products and processes in practice, and what they mean for companies.

Expected: July 2027

Train-the-trainer modules

For people who deliver training in the regional bioeconomy clusters. Own certificate.
Module 5
Coming soon

Train-the-trainer: bioeconomy knowledge and expertise

The subject knowledge a trainer needs to teach the bioeconomy with confidence.

Expected: 2027

Module 6
Coming soon

Train-the-trainer: training and facilitation

How to design and run engaging training sessions and workshops.

Expected: 2027

Module 7
Coming soon

Train-the-trainer: stakeholder engagement and networking

How to bring stakeholders together and keep a network active.

Expected: 2027

Certificate of Mastery

Complete the four BIO-INSPIRE training modules to earn the BIO-INSPIRE Certificate of Mastery. The train-the-trainer programme has its own certificate. Your progress and certificates are kept on the e-learning platform.

Modules 1 to 4 (training)
BIO-INSPIRE Certificate of Mastery
Modules 5 to 7 (train-the-trainer)
Separate train-the-trainer certificate
CEE2ACT modules
Do not count towards the Certificate of Mastery

Prefer live sessions? Training webinars and their recordings are in News, Events & Webinars.