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πŸ“ Why this venue matters: Brussels is where regional ambition meets European opportunity. Proud to bring DRIVE’s final event to the Lombardy Region Offices 🌿πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Link in bio #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation #CircularEconomy #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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πŸ“… What to expect from the DRIVE Final Event? Results, lessons learned, and ideas on how rural innovation and circular bioeconomy solutions can scale across Europe. πŸŒΏβ™»οΈπŸ€ Link in bio to register. #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation #CircularEconomy #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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πŸ“£ The full agenda is out! As the DRIVE Final Event gets closer, we are glad to share the complete programme with speakers, sessions and panel discussions for 16 June in Brussels. πŸŒΏβ™»οΈ Link in bio #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation #CircularEconomy #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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πŸ“£ As the day gets closer, here is one of our final reminders for the DRIVE Final Event! 🌿 Proud to be part of #EUGreenWeek 2026 πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Link in bio #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation #CircularEconomy #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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Another look at the DRIVE Final Event agenda! 🌿 This part of the programme spotlights mentorship, investor-ready ventures, replication, synergies and the value built by DRIVE. β™»οΈπŸ€πŸ’‘ Link in bio #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation #CircularEconomy #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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Here is a first look at the DRIVE Final Event agenda! 🌿 Welcome remarks, policy framing, and a session on how the DRIVE Hackathon Tour delivered local solutions. β™»οΈπŸ’‘ Proud to bring this discussion to #EUGreenWeek 2026 #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation @EU_ENV
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✨ Synergies Spotlight We are glad to highlight FoodCoP 🌱, a European project connecting Startup Villages across Europe and supporting rural communities with shared resources and circular bioeconomy strategies. β™»οΈπŸ€ #DRIVEProject #FoodCoP #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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πŸ“… Join us on 16 June in Brussels for the DRIVE Final Event at #EUGreenWeek 2026! 🌿 The agenda includes welcome remarks, 4 panel sessions, closing remarks, and a networking lunch. πŸ€β™»οΈπŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation #CircularEconomy #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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✨ Synergies Spotlight We are glad to highlight AFCOS πŸ—οΈ, a Horizon Europe project helping innovative construction materials reach the market faster through smarter standardisation and a strong low-carbon focus. β™»οΈπŸŒ #DRIVEProject #AFCOS #HorizonEurope #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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🌿 Proud to announce that the DRIVE Final Event is an official Partner Event of #EUGreenWeek 2026! Save the date: 16 June in Brussels ♻️πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Link in bio for registration! #DRIVEProject #GREENIFY #WomenInSTEM #GreenSkills #ErasmusPlus #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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✨ Synergies Spotlight We are glad to highlight GREENIFY 🌱, an Erasmus project empowering girls and young women with STEM and sustainability skills for Europe’s green transition πŸ‘©β€πŸ”¬β™»οΈ #DRIVEProject #GREENIFY #WomenInSTEM #GreenSkills #ErasmusPlus #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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πŸ“£ DRIVE Final Event | Brussels πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί πŸ—“οΈ 16 June 2026 | ⏰ 09:30–14:00 πŸ“ Lombardy Region Delegation Offices πŸ”œ More info coming soon! #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation #CircularEconomy #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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πŸ› οΈπŸŒ± On International Workers’ Day, we celebrate every hand that builds, creates and serves. Here’s to the people driving stronger rural communities and a more innovative future across Europe. 🀝πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί #DRIVEProject #RuralInnovation #Bioeconomy #EUGreenWeek @EU_ENV
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πŸŽ₯ New on YouTube! Discover how DRIVE is supporting rural innovation across Europe 🌱πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ί Watch the video here πŸš€ πŸ‘‰ Link YT: youtube.com/watch?v=YksXSqHN… #EUGreenWeek #DriveTheFuture #HorizonEurope #EUFunded #EUProjects #InnovationEU @EU_ENV
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πŸ½οΈβ™»οΈ EU food waste (2022): 59.2M tonnes = 132 kg/person. Households generate 54% (β‰ˆ 72 kg/person). DRIVE supports rural innovators building waste-to-value circular bioeconomy solutions πŸŒΏπŸš€ #DRIVEProject #RuralInnovation #Bioeconomy
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πŸŽ¨πŸ’‘ Tomorrow (21 Apr) is World Creativity & Innovation Day. DRIVE helps rural startups & SMEs turn ideas into circular bioeconomy solutions through mentoring hands-on support πŸŒΏβ™»οΈπŸš€ What should rural innovators tackle next? πŸ’¬ #DRIVEProject #RuralInnovation #Bioeconomy
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β™»οΈπŸŒ EU circularity is still low: in 2023 only 11.8% of materials used came from recycled sources. DRIVE supports rural startups & SMEs to build waste-to-value loops and bio-based solutions that scale πŸŒΏπŸš€ #DRIVEProject #RuralInnovation #Bioeconomy
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πŸ”Ž Synergies Spotlight 🌱 INNO4CFIs is accelerating carbon farming uptake in Europe with scalable, nature-based business models that support COβ‚‚ sequestration biodiversity, water security & soil health. πŸŒΏβ™»οΈ πŸ‘‰ Learn more: inno4cfis.eu #INNO4CFIs #CarbonFarming
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πŸ“£ DRIVE Final Event | Brussels πŸ—“οΈ09:30–14:00 πŸ“Lombardy Region Delegation Offices Link in bio to register. #DRIVEProject #Bioeconomy #RuralInnovation #CircularEconomy
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πŸŒπŸ’š World Health Day (7 Apr) DRIVE supports rural startups & SMEs building circular bioeconomy solutions that cut waste and pollution, strengthen local value chains, and protect natural resources. πŸŒΏβ™»οΈπŸš€ #DRIVEProject #RuralInnovation #Bioeconomy
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