AIM

Academic Knowledge and Synergies

The aim of the Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Laboratory is twofold: to promote and support academic knowledge and to develop synergies with public and private companies, international organizations, multinational corporations and consultancy firms involved in bioeconomy, circular economy and sustainable development.

The Laboratory aims at complementing research and educational goals of the Department of Economics of the University of Piraeus, yet, at the same time, it aims at
constituting a valid scientific agency for incorporating bioeconomy, circular economy and sustainable development in business and growth models. In close cooperation with European Union agents and international institutes and organizations, it wishes to contribute to mentality change in terms of research and development policy, to optimum cooperation and coordination among involved parties and to promote knowledge as the primary economic factor.

  • Promoting UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals

  • Highlighting economic and social welfare within the boundaries of the ecosystem

  • Highlighting  bioeconomy and circular economy knowledge in business models

  • Synergies with public and private agencies
  • Education and specialization in bioeconomy, circular economy and sustainable development

  • Incorporating the 17 SDGs and bioeconomy and circular economy in firms’ business models and nations’ growth models.

ACTIONS

The Bioeconomy, Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Laboratory includes both research and education in the relevant field as its main focal axes. In particular, it entails actions, among others, such as field studies and investment appraisals, consultancy services to public organizations, private firms, multinational
corporations and others involved in bioeconomy and sustainable growth within research programs, presentations, workshops, conferences and seminars in order to promote bioeconomy, circular economy and sustainable development in Greece and abroad and particular educational and specialization programs.

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