RIBES is a Horizon Europe-funded project that aims to drive the adoption of bio-based innovations across Europe by developing new governance and business models that combine the benefits of circular bioeconomy, social innovation, and rural development.
Specifically, RIBES seeks to transition nine European regions from outdated, linear economic approaches to dynamic, circular economic models that foster social inclusion. To do so, RIBES will empower the collaboration between rural community actors, universities, governments and businesses to co-create inclusive and sustainable regional government and bio-based business models that will accelerate growth.