BioKreis - Bioeconomy and Circular Economy
BioKreis is an educational project that introduces schoolchildren (primary school, lower secondary, and upper secondary) to the fundamentals of bioeconomy and circular economy through hands-on learning.
The goal is to raise awareness about sustainable economic practices and to encourage innovative solutions to ecological challenges.
In the first year, interactive workshops, experiments, and excursions teach students how natural resources can be used responsibly and how material cycles can be closed. In the second year, students develop their own ideas and receive support for their project work through a hackathon and subsequent mentoring.
The "BioKreis - Bioeconomy and Circular Economy" project is made possible by the Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) as part of the Talente-Regional 2024 funding programme.
First Impressions from the Kick-Off and the Initial Excursions and Workshops
The three phases of the project:
1
Immersing Yourself in the Bioeconomy
Sep 2025 - Jan 2026
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Kick-off workshop at BOKU.
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Interactive workshops & experiments: Practice-oriented workshops held directly at the school.
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Excursions: Visits to project partners to gain practical insights into bioeconomy and circular economy.
2
Exploring the Status Quo of Bioeconomy and Circular-Economy Solutions
Feb 2026 - Jun 2026
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In-depth excursions and experimental workshops: Additional visits and workshops for a more detailed exploration of existing solutions.
3
Developing New Solutions
Sep 2026 - Jun 2027
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Hackathon: Students develop their own innovative ideas in the field of bioeconomy and circular economy.
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Mentoring & project work: Individual guidance for students’ project ideas provided by experts.
Our Contribution as Project Lead
As the project lead of the BioKreis project, Thinkubator contributes its expertise primarily in the area of circular economy and education. Together with other partners, we support knowledge transfer, organize the various project stages and guide students in developing solutions through mentoring and hackathons.
Project Partners:
Contact
For questions about the project or inquiries regarding cooperation grants, please send an email to biokreis@thinkubator.earth.