Normandy Shares and Shapes Its Bioeconomy Vision
April 5, 2025
On March 29, 2025, the Normandy region hosted a self-standing in-person workshop as part of the BIOMODEL4REGIONS project. The aim was to share and discuss the different bioeconomy strategies being developed across six European pilot regions – Normandy among them – with local and regional stakeholders.
The event began with an overview of the BIOMODEL4REGIONS project, followed by a presentation of each region’s strategic approach to advancing the bioeconomy. These strategies had previously been introduced during a dedicated webinar and focused on themes such as cross-sector collaboration, financing, infrastructure, product development, market potential, resource management, skills development, and policy alignment. The interactive format encouraged open dialogue and allowed participants to reflect on how these ideas could be applied within the Normandy context.
Picture from the workshop.
The workshop brought together representatives from local and regional authorities in Normandy, along with a national innovation actor. While attendance was intentionally limited due to the in-person format, the participants provided valuable insights and showed strong engagement throughout the discussions. Organizers noted that although the audience was small, the influence and commitment of those present will help spread awareness of bioeconomy strategies more broadly at both regional and national levels.
The event marked the beginning of continued collaboration with key actors in the region, laying the groundwork for addressing Normandy’s bioeconomy challenges using shared knowledge and strategic inspiration from the other pilot regions.
Towards a Bio-Based Economy in Normandy Region in France
Normandy’s bioeconomy blueprint is embedded in a broader vision for ecological and economic transition. Its main objectives are to accelerate the development of the bioeconomy by fostering new value chains, supporting innovation, and strengthening the competitiveness of regional businesses. The strategy also promotes a circular economy, aiming to make better use of local resources, reduce waste, and lower environmental impact.
Key goals include creating added value and employment through investment, product development, and upskilling of local actors. The blueprint further seeks to enhance the region’s attractiveness by positioning Normandy as a dynamic and innovative hub for bioeconomy in France and Europe.
Strategic priorities include the development of sustainable agriculture, biomass recovery, expansion of bio-based sectors, support for innovation and energy transition, and preservation of biodiversity. Together, these elements form a comprehensive roadmap for a resilient, sustainable, and competitive regional bioeconomy.
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