/The Consortium
GBR-ACT brings together leading universities and research institutes across Europe, combining expertise in agroecology, bioeconomy, engineering and sustainable value chains.
/Meet the team
Chalmers Industriteknik (CIT) is a research organisation focusing on innovation for a sustainable society. We take research from academia to the industry and give sustainable solutions to real challenges.
In GBR-ACT, CIT coordinates the project and leads communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities. CIT also develops circular business models and value chains, engages key stakeholders, and supports strategies for implementing and scaling up green biorefineries across Europe.
With its 18 research centres, INRAE is present in all regions of France. It has 14 scientific divisions, each structured around specific disciplines while encouraging interdisciplinarity.
In GBR-ACT, INRAE contributes through its expertise in sustainable bioeconomy, agricultural systems, biomass resources, and environmental assessment. By combining Life Cycle Assessment and Integrated Modelling, INRAE evaluates environmental performance, scalability, and territorial relevance of grass-based biorefinery pathways, supporting evidence-based decisions for circular bio-based value chains in Europe.
Aalborg University is an international public university with campuses in Aalborg, Esbjerg, and Copenhagen, Denmark.
In GBR-ACT, Aalborg University leads the assessment of technological readiness, barriers, and market foundations for green biorefineries and contributes to market, regulatory, and value chain assessments. Drawing on extensive pilot-scale experience in food and feed protein recovery from collaboration with BiomassProtein, Aalborg University contributes to business case development, roadmapping, and stakeholder engagement.
ATB is a pioneer and driver of systemic-technological bioeconomy research, creating the scientific foundation for transforming agricultural, food, industrial and energy systems into a sustainable bio-based circular economy. It develops and integrates technologies and management strategies through a comprehensive system approach, in dialogue with society, policymakers and industry.
In GBR-ACT, ATB contributes to the development of green biorefineries that are economically viable and socially inclusive. ATB will investigate human well-being and social sustainability, and measure the socioeconomic impact of green biorefinery development. ATB will also co-develop future business models for green biorefineries with rural stakeholders.
Luke is a research organisation that builds a sustainable future and well-being from renewable natural resources. It has experience in developing grass-based novel feeds and innovative solutions for different fractions from grass material.
In GBR-ACT, Luke will evaluate the digestibility of grass based novel feeds in pigs and look into the regulatory issues related to different aspects of green biorefining. Luke will also lead the development of the Deployment Strategies and Knowledge Sharing Platform and Policy Roadmaps.
SLU supports sustainable social development and enhances living conditions on the planet by emphasising the interaction between humans, animals, ecosystems, and the responsible use of natural resources. It advances sustainable agriculture and responsible use of natural resources through research and education.
In GBR-ACT, SLU assesses the environmental impacts and resource efficiency of green biorefineries, co-develops value chains with stakeholders, and supports strategies for scaling up sustainable solutions through stakeholder engagement and knowledge dissemination.
Aarhus University is a dynamic, modern and highly international university. Since its founding in 1928, it has grown to become a leading public university with international impact and reach across the entire research spectrum. Aarhus is a great place to study and a great place to work.
Vytautas Magnus University (VMU) is one of the most liberal higher education institutions in Lithuania, continuing the mission of its predecessor, the University of Lithuania, founded in 1922.
In GBR-ACT, VMU’s Agriculture Academy brings social science and governance expertise, leads research on consumer acceptance and market readiness for GBR-derived proteins, fibers and bio-based materials, and develops the Market Activation Framework for scaling GBRs in Europe. It also leads the co-design of inclusive GBR governance models with farmers and communities, and contributes to policy, value chain, and social impact work.
See how our partners put Green Biorefineries into practice across Europe.