Ecosystem Training Programme | Webinar #5: Governance Structures

FROM GOVERNANCE STRUCTURES FOR COOPERATIVE MODELS TO A CIRCULAR COOPERATIVE BUSINESS MODEL TOOL 🌱 What is this webinar about? How can collaborative business models support the transition to a circular bioeconomy? What role do governance structures, stakeholder engagement, and co-creation play in building successful and sustainable collaborative initiatives? In this final webinar of the BIOECONOMY GIANTS Ecosystem Training Programme, experts from Flanders’ FOOD explore how governance structures and collaboration can strengthen circular bioeconomy value chains. The session examines selected collaborative business models, focusing on actor configurations, governance modes, decision-making arrangements, coordination mechanisms, and the barriers and challenges that can affect their implementation. Participants are also introduced to a draft Circular Cooperative Business Model Tool, a newly developed framework designed to support the development and implementation of circular and cooperative business models. Through practical insights and discussion, the webinar highlights the importance of co-creation in building trust, improving societal acceptance of biotechnology, and fostering collaboration among stakeholders. 📌 Topics Covered ✔ Understanding governance structures in collaborative business models ✔ Analysing actor configurations, governance modes, and decision-making arrangements ✔ Exploring coordination mechanisms and challenges in collaborative initiatives ✔ Understanding the role of stakeholder engagement in circular bioeconomy value chains ✔ Exploring how co-creation can build trust and improve societal acceptance of biotechnology ✔ Discovering the framework of the Circular Cooperative Business Model Tool ✔ Understanding the multiphase process for developing and implementing circular and cooperative business models ✔ Identifying opportunities to strengthen collaboration and support sustainable bioeconomy initiatives 👥 Who is this webinar for? Primary producers | Farmers and livestock producers | Bio-based businesses | Entrepreneurs and start-ups | Cooperatives and associations | Clusters and innovation networks | Public authorities | Researchers | Innovation-support organisations | Stakeholders across the bio-based value chain 🎤 Speakers: Maarten Uyttebroek | Flanders’ FOOD Nina Kellner | Flanders’ FOOD 📅 Recorded on 20 October 2026 as part of the BIOECONOMY GIANTS Ecosystem Training Programme. 📄 Explore the presentation: https://bioeconomygiants.com/wp-conte... 🌿 Learn more about BIOECONOMY GIANTS: https://linktr.ee/bioeconomygiants 🔔 Subscribe to stay updated on future training sessions, webinars, and opportunities within the bioeconomy sector.