VTT teams with Swedish R&D council on bio- and circular economy tests and demos

In Sweden, a new agreement between VTT and RISE was signed May 6 is to establish a framework for collaboration in the field of bio- and circular economy test and demo infrastructures. The purpose is to create a comprehensive infrastructure portfolio for the benefit of their customers, and to plan future investments.

Industrial renewal is vital for Finland and Sweden, and this disruption won’t take place without new technologies and innovations. Both research organizations, VTT and RISE, share the same goal to support sustainable development, change towards carbon neutral society and renewal of forest industry.

A year ago, VTT and RISE signed an agreement to increase R&D co-operation in the field of forest bioeconomy. The new agreement will extend the collaboration to also include use and development of pilot and demo infrastructures. The cooperation will focus especially on biomaterials, biofuel manufacturing processes and digitalisation of a biobased and circular economy.