On 3 February 2026, iBB/IST-ID, a partner and member of the Polymers-5B project, participated in the Técnico Innovation Summit 2026, showcasing research projects with clear pathways to market uptake. Showcasing biopolymers and advanced demonstrators At the Summit, iBB presented demonstrators developed in-house, including: “Our bioengineering tools are designed to translate research into real-world solutions.” – […]
Transforming Waste into Innovation: POLYMERS-5B drives the Bio-Based Industrial Transition in Europe
As Europe intensifies its commitment to reducing plastic use and lowering greenhouse gas emissions, the industrial bioeconomy is emerging as a powerful driver for sustainability and economic competitiveness. Leading this transition are two EU-funded initiatives, POLYMERS-5B and Green-Loop, which are demonstrating how agricultural waste can be transformed into next-generation biopolymers through a combination of green […]
EURECAT showcases sustainable bio-based innovations for POLYMERS-5B at EUBCE 2025 | 09.06.2025
On June 9th, Jose Jorge Espí Gallart from EURECAT presented a poster on behalf of the POLYMERS-5B project, titled: Safe and Sustainable Biobased Eco-design and Circularity Methodology: The POLYMERS-5B Approach. The presentation introduced a cutting-edge methodology developed within the POLYMERS-5B project, aimed at driving innovation in the design and circular use of biobased polymers. This […]




