From Biobord, you may find a transnational group of contact points that are here to connect you with your regional networks and/or transnational networks. Currently Biobord has around 300 users from Finland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Latvia and Estonia.
The aim of the platform is to connect bioeconomy actors together and our contact points are here to help. Please find a list of them here:
My name is Riikka Kumpulainen and I am the admin of this Biobord-platform, as well as the network secretary for our transnational Biobord network.
I work in JAMK University of Applied Sciences, Institute of Bioeconomy, as a project manager. I am focused on international projects. I also work in our bioeconomy business accelerator BioPaavo (international connections, marketing and innovation events). Additionally service design is my passion and what I have studied.
I am always happy to collaborate and connect you with my organization, as well as other bioeconomy actors of Central Finland. Please see the network map, for more reference.
Feel free to contact me with any matter, but especially with questions related to:
Use of Biobord platform (registration, user access, technical difficulties etc.)
Biobord network issues (membership, joint agendas, new initiatives etc.)
My name is Inese Suija - Markova and I am one of the two main contacts for the Latvian users! Esiet sveicinÄti Biobord platformÄ!
I represent a research, development and innovation institution named āInstitute for Environmental Solutionsā. We are based in the outskirts of a beautiful medieval town of Cesis in Latvia. Our institute develops solutions for natural resource management and sustainable use of land by applying multidisciplinarity and technological progress. We promote 21st century Renaissance by fusing science, cutting-edge technology and art, gastronomy, business, and other forms of human creativity. My own specialisation is management of knowledge-intensive business services and innovation.
Iāll be happy to answer to your questions and help you navigate the Biobord platform!
Hello and welcome as a new user on Biobord! Velkommen skal dere vƦre
My name is Halgrim Breie and I and @Ingrid are facilitators for Norwegian users. I work for Inland Norway University of Applied Sciences with the office location Evenstad.
My background is from public administration - as a leader in the technical sector and the agricultural sector at the municipal level. I also have executive experience from wildlife and fisheries management, both for private landowners and Statskog. By education, I am a forestry candidate with a masterās degree aimed at wildlife management and reindeer husbandry. I can contribute with management experience and bring INNās researchers and other staff at the Faculty of Applied Ecology, Agricultural Sciences and Biotechnology into the network.
My name is Kristaps RoÄÄns. I act as one of the representatives of the Latvian bio economy innovation hub, please approach me in English or Latvian!
I represent Vidzeme Planning Region - one of the 5 regional development institutions in Latvia - as a project manager and expert. I am also a board member and managing director of Latvian food bioeconomy cluster - Latvian high added value and healthy food cluster.