Ireland’s Bioeconomy Momentum and the Circular Connection

At centre: Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, T.D. (Photo sourced from Minister Martin Heydon's LinkedIn post).

Last week, we joined the launch of Bioeconomy Ireland Week 2025 in Tullamore where Minister Martin Heydon announced that Ireland will host the Global Bioeconomy Summit in 2026 during its EU Presidency. 

The event showcased how Ireland’s bioeconomy is moving from research to real deployment, with discussions on regional biorefineries, side-stream valorisation, bio-based materials, and SME-led innovation. 

From Tirlán’s work on dairy side-stream valorisation to Zirkulu’s plant-based outdoor apparel, it was clear that collaboration between start-ups, industry, and research is driving momentum. 

For us at CIRCULÉIRE, the takeaway is clear: 

• The bioeconomy and circular economy are complementary but distinct.   

  
  

• The real opportunity lies in designing systems that retain value locally through smart material loops, co-ownership models, and circular business innovation. 

We look forward to continuing to support our members in connecting bio-based innovation with circular impact. 

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