SESSION I

BIOECONOMY – FROM AN IDEA TO IMPLEMENTATION

The panel will raise the issue of organization and implementation of the bioeconomy project based on the example of the construction of a biorefinery at Grand Forks in the USA – from an idea stage and research and development works, through the search for financing and preparation of a business plan, to a stage of building the installation and launching the undertaking. Discussion participants (involved in the project, experienced practitioners in their fields) will outline an overall action plan, point out the most essential issues and demonstrated what mistakes shall be avoided.