This conference seeks to share examples of innovative projects of the European Association for a productive and sustainable agriculture (AEI-Agri) developed by Operational Groups financed by the Rural Development Programs 2014-2020 (autonomous and supra-autonomous) and by projects of the program of European research Horizon 2020 that have Spanish participation related to circular bioeconomy issues through the valorization of by-products from agriculture, livestock or the agri-food industry.
The specific objectives for this meeting are:
· Publicize the state of the Bioeconomy in Spain
· Promote the exchange of results and experiences in the valorization of by-products of agriculture, livestock and agri-food industry among innovative projects of AEI-Agri financed through measure 16 of cooperation of the regional PDRs and the National Rural Development Program and projects of the European research program Horizon 2020, so that the generation of new ideas is promoted and that projects and solutions tested in one area are implemented in others.
· Strengthen the transfer of knowledge, promoting the creation of networks and synergies between agents who work or have an interest in the same topic.
· Put in contact with actors who are facing similar problems through innovation.
