BIO4Africa is teaming up with sister project BIOSTAR for the final conference event, where project partners will present findings from the bio-based pilot technology trials, research & innovation studies and business acceleration programme.

The BIOSTAR 'Bioenergy for local production' workshop provides an ideal backdrop for sharing broad insights into the transformation of agricultural residues into biochar. During the workshop's first two days, BIO4Africa partners will present the results of trials with biochar and hydrochar and the potential to solve multiple sustainability challenges in sub-Saharan Africa.

On 30 January, the entire day will be dedicated to the official BIO4Africa final conference.

Representatives from partners in Africa and the EU will present:

• The needs and context of smallholder farmers in Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Senegal and Uganda
• Biomass pelletisation for energy and biorefinery use
• The green biorefinery and the extraction of proteins from green leaves
• Biocomposites as new building and packaging materials
• Life cycle assessment of the BIO4Africa pilot technologies
• Results and testimonials from the BIO4Africa business acceleration programme
• Policy recommendations for enabling a rural African bioeconomy
• Perspectives on smallholder farmer engagement

The event will be held in English and French.

See the final programme: 

• English
• French

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