On 25 March 2025, PEDAL Consulting participated in the WE.Circular Pop-up Store event held at the AC Hotel Bratislava. The international event gathered around 70 participants from across Europe, including entrepreneurs, innovators, experts, and practitioners engaged in circular economy, sustainable business models, and women’s entrepreneurship.
The event provided a dynamic platform combining exhibition, networking, and knowledge exchange, enabling participants to present their solutions and exchange ideas on sustainability and circular innovation.
PEDAL Consulting hosted a dedicated exhibition table, where several EU-funded projects were presented, including CARINA. Visitors had the opportunity to learn more about the project’s objectives, ongoing activities, and its contribution to circular, bio-based value chains through crops such as camelina and carinata.
Throughout the day, the programme featured presentations, interactive discussions, and informal networking sessions. A strong focus was placed on empowering women entrepreneurs and supporting innovative, sustainability-driven business ideas.
The event offered valuable opportunities to engage directly with stakeholders, raise awareness about CARINA and related initiatives, and explore potential collaborations. It also enabled the collection of feedback from a diverse audience, contributing to the continuous development and relevance of project activities.
Participation in the WE.Circular Pop-up Store highlighted the importance of cross-sector collaboration and community-driven innovation in advancing the circular economy and bringing project results closer to real-world applications.

The CARINA project will be represented at the upcoming European Biomass Conference and Exhibition (EUBCE), taking place from 19–22 May 2026 in The Hague, The Netherlands.

EUBCE is one of Europe’s leading events dedicated to biomass, bioenergy, and the bioeconomy, bringing together researchers, industry representatives, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the globe.

During the event, CARINA partners will present research and results related to camelina and carinata, highlighting their potential as sustainable oilseed crops for biofuels, bio-based products, and circular agricultural systems.

These contributions will cover topics such as agronomy, biomass valorisation, sustainability assessment, and the role of resilient crops in supporting Europe’s transition towards a low-carbon and resource-efficient economy.

Participation in EUBCE provides an important opportunity to connect with the wider bioeconomy community, share project insights, and strengthen collaboration with key stakeholders working towards sustainable energy and agricultural solutions.

More information about the event: https://www.eubce.com/

CRES (Centre for Renewable Energy Sources and Saving) participated in Agrotica 2026 in Thessaloniki, held from 12 to 15 March, where its Biomass and Geothermal Departments showcased activities supporting sustainable agriculture.
As part of the event, a workshop organised on 13 March focused on crops with improved resilience to climate change. The session presented research and results from several projects, including CARINA, WaterMellon PRIMA, MIDAS, IASIS, RUNFASTER4EU, SNUG and DIMITRA Life.
The workshop provided an opportunity to exchange knowledge on innovative cropping systems and explore solutions that support the transition towards more resilient and sustainable agricultural practices.
The event also highlighted the importance of collaboration among research organisations, experts and stakeholders in advancing climate-adaptive agriculture.