The research group aims to advance scientific knowledge in Bioeconomy and Biotrade as innovative strategies for smart specialization and sustainable structural transformation. The group focuses on improving processes and developing value-added, competitive products and services derived from biodiversity through research, development, and innovation (R&D&I), while promoting sustainable value chains based on environmental, social, and economic sustainability principles.

Research Areas

Socio-Environmental Sciences

This research area promotes interdisciplinary research in bioeconomy and biotrade to generate scientific knowledge that supports organizations, institutions, and local communities. It emphasizes participatory approaches, inclusive production systems, collaborative decision-making, and interinstitutional cooperation.

Research focuses on the development and application of comparable and replicable methodologies for environmental and economic valuation, business planning, sustainable resource use, biodiversity-based value chains, and entrepreneurship. Special attention is given to equitable community participation and the sustainable development of products and services derived from biodiversity.