RUNFASTER4EU

General Objective

RUNFASTER4EU aims to prove that a sustainable and scalable bio-based value chain is possible at industrial level (TRL8). The project focuses on the large-scale cultivation of low-ILUC-risk oil crops on marginal lands that are not used for food or feed production. These crops are processed through a cascading approach to extract vegetable oils and fully valorise the remaining biomass, transforming it into a range of high-value, market-ready bio-based products.

By doing so, RUNFASTER4EU makes a strong contribution to the European bioeconomy and actively supports the EU's 2050 net-zero and bioeconomy targets.

ena's Role in RUNFASTER4EU

ena leads Work Package 8 (WP8), which covers cross-cutting activities including dissemination, communication and exploitation. The team is responsible for designing and implementing the project's outreach strategy, ensuring that results are effectively shared with target audiences, including scientific peers, industry stakeholders, and the general public.

ena also contributes to exploring new certification schemes and replicable business models for farmers and the bio-based industry. Through these actions, ena supports the visibility, uptake, and long-term impact of RUNFASTER4EU outcomes.

Impact & Results