BIC platform for regions

This form is for the attention of European regions who wish to participate in BIC's bioeconomy platform for regions. We kindly advise you to first consult the PDF version of the form that we have sent you and gather all the requested data before beginning to complete this form.

Once you have reviewed the PDF version, please then fill in the information below as accurately as possible. We kindly advise you to first place your responses in a separate text document and paste them into the answer fields to avoid any data loss when completing the form e.g. accidentally closing/refreshing tab. You can also save this form and complete it later - a copy will be sent to your email.

Unless otherwise stated, all fields must be completed in English. All fields marked with an asterisk are compulsory and those without are optional.

If any questions arise while completing this form, we kindly ask you to refer to our informational document which includes FAQs. If you are unable to find an answer to your question you may contact Ben Kennard at ben.kennard@biconsortium.eu.

Please note by completing this form you are agreeing to your personal data being processed in accordance with BICs privacy policy.

1. Your personal details*
Please enter your personal details below i.e. the details of the person completing this form.

The person completing this form does not need to be the primary contact designated for the platform and therefore this information is requested to comply with data privacy regulations.
Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Email*
Your professional email address
Organisation*
Your organisation
Title
Your job title/function
2. Region's name*
Region's name (in native language)*
Please enter the region's name in one of the official national languages
Region's name (in English)
Please enter the region's name in its near English language equivalent (if relevant)
3. Primary contact*
The primary contact should ideally be a representative of the region with knowledge of financial incentives related to bio-based investment.

For convenience, this form has automatically filled-in the data entered under 'Personal Details'. You may change it if the primary contact is someone else.
Name*

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Title*
The primary contact's official job title
Email*
The primary contact's official email address
Phone number (optional)
Please enter one primary phone number only and include the country and area code (if relevant)
4. Seconday contact (optional)
Including a secondary contact in the platform is optional. If you choose to communicate a secondary contact, they should have a sufficient knowledge of the region's bioeconomy potential.
Name

PrefixFirst NameLast Name
Title
The secondary contact's official job title
Email
The secondary contact's professional email address
Phone number (optional)
Please enter one primary phone number only and include the country and area code (if relevant)
5. Type of body representing region
Please indicate the type of body representing the region.

In the case where the region delegates authority to an external organisation, please indicate the type of organisation.
In national language*
E.g. 'Länder' in the case of Germany or 'voivodeship' in the case of Poland.
In English*
E.g. state (Germany) or province (Poland)
6. Short introduction on your region*
Briefly introduce your region*
Focus on the relevance for the bio-based industries e.g. bioeconomy investments already in region, regional specificities, geographical location, etc. If you represent an external body e.g. a cluster organisation and are not directly a representative of a regional authority, please describe your relationship with the regional authority in detail.
7. Data on your region (optional)
Geographical area
In km2
Population (year)
Latest available figures including year of publication
GDP (year)
Latest available figures including year of publication

8. Region's bio-based investment priorities*
Please list the key priorities (5 max.) for your region in terms of attracting bio-based investment*
Please be as specific as possible and focus on using key words. If the bioeconomy is part of your smart specialisation strategy please indicate it here.
9. Regional strategy for the bioeconomy
Please indicate if your region has a bioeconomy strategy or has one under development?
If so, provide a short abstract/summary of the strategy (100 words max.) and a weblink to the strategy. If no regional bioeconomy strategy exists, simply enter ‘no’ in the text box below.
10. Financial incentives for bio-based investment*
Please list, in order of relevance, the financial incentives available for bio-based investment in your region.*
You may include weblinks for further information, if you consider it helpful.

11. Types of bioeconomy feedstocks available in your region*
Consult a sample (non-exhaustive) list of bioeconomy feedstocks here.

N.B. Industry will be able to identify your region by feedstock type by using a filter function, so please be selective in your choice. You may indicate the tonnes produced per year and/or approximate area of the feedstock if you wish, but this is not compulsory.

You must enter at least one feedstock. If you need to enter more than the permitted amount below, please contact Ben Kennard at ben.kennard@biconsortium.eu.

Please indicate the types of feedstocks available in your region*

	Name*	Tonnes available (optional)	Tonnes produced per year (optional)
Feedstock 1
Feedstock 2
Feedstock 3
Feedstock 4
Feedstock 5
Feedstock 6
Feedstock 7
Feedstock 8
Feedstock 9
Feedstock 10
Feedstock 11
Feedstock 12
Feedstock 13
Feedstock 14
Feedstock 15

12. Types of industry sectors your region is interested in attracting investment from*
Please indicate which industry sectors your region is specifically interested in. You may mark all sectors if you prefer. *

Agriculture & agri-foodBioenergyChemicals & materialsForestry and pulp & paperTechnology providersWaste management & treatment
If you wish, please indicate the market sectors you are interested in attracting to your region e.g. textiles, automotive etc. (optional)
Mutiple brand owners are BIC members and they would be interested in understanding if you region is focused on attracting specific market sectors.
13. Region's skills and competencies (optional)
Please elaborate on the skills and competencies in your region
E.g. vocational trainings offered, languages spoken, regional incentives for workplace training etc.

14. Logo/emblem of your region
Please upload here a logo/emblem for your region's profile*

Browse Files
The logo/emblem should be in a square format (JPG). If not possible, in a 2:1 ratio. All logos must be submitted in high resolution. Cancelof
15. Image from your region (optional)
Browse Files
The image should be at least 2160x1080 px (2:1 ratio) and no larger than 10MB. The image should ideally illustrate the bioeconomy in your region. Cancelof

Data privacy

By submitting this form I agree to my region's data being processed in accordance with BIC's privacy statement.
Consult BIC's 'Privacy Statement'
Please verify that you are human*
Should be Empty:

1. Your personal details*

2. Region's name*

3. Primary contact*

4. Seconday contact (optional)

5. Type of body representing region

6. Short introduction on your region*

7. Data on your region (optional)

8. Region's bio-based investment priorities*

9. Regional strategy for the bioeconomy

10. Financial incentives for bio-based investment*

11. Types of bioeconomy feedstocks available in your region*

12. Types of industry sectors your region is interested in attracting investment from*

13. Region's skills and competencies (optional)

14. Logo/emblem of your region

15. Image from your region (optional)