Good Practice Guidelines - Elaborated good practice guidelines for future events in bio-based sectors and food systems. Deliverable D3.2 of the ShapingBio project

This publication is a deliverable of the project ShapingBio, a HorizonEurope funded Coordination and Support Action. Its aims are to gain a deeper understanding of the EU bioeconomy innovation eco-system and to derive recommendations on which measures should be taken, by EU, Member States, and others to strengthen bioeconomy innovation systems.

This deliverable summarizes the key learnings obtained through the implementation, validation, and evaluation of good practices for stakeholder engagement events within the ShapingBio project. These activities enabled the project team to validate engagement formats—such as workshops, networking sessions, matchmaking and one-to-one meetings, pitching sessions (some of them held during fairs and conferences), and participatory networking events—assess coordination mechanisms, and generate
actionable recommendations to enhance governance and integration within the bioeconomy.

The events addressed four main thematic areas: policy and governance, applied R&D and technology transfer, collaboration, and financing. Evaluation methods included satisfaction surveys, structured interviews with key stakeholders, and internal partner reviews. Results highlighted the value of participatory approaches, strong networking opportunities, and the effectiveness of in-person and hybrid formats.