It was a privilege to participate in the "Powering Stakeholder Engagement and Communication for Bioeconomy" ShapingBio's workshop, alongside other projects dedicated to advancing the #bioeconomy in Europe. ?? ?? From co-creation workshops to interactive surveys and personalised stakeholder outreach, the event was packed with actionable strategies to enhance communication and engagement. RuralBioUp is excited to bring these learnings into practice, empowering local communities and driving innovation in the bioeconomy! ????
??How to get success with stakeholder engagement and communication? ? That was the theme of the recently held ShapingBio workshop called "Powering Stakeholder Engagement and Communication for Bioeconomy",?which was conducted with the aim of enhancing #communication and stakeholder engagement in #EU #bioeconomy projects. The event brought together 15 experts from 13 EU-funded bioeconomy initiatives, fostering a dynamic exchange of best practices and strategies for impactful communication and engagement. ??Key Takeaways and Best Practices: ? ????-???????????????? ??????????????????: A "buffet" of formats (e.g., networking, presentations, hands-on activities) ensures active participation. Tailored workshops resonate better with specific audiences, such as farmers benefiting more from practical activities. ? ????????-???????????????????? ????????????????????:?Flexibility allows for deep stakeholder insights. Incentives like social media mentions or project highlights enhance participation. ? ?????????????????????? ?????????????? ?????? ??????????:?Real-time tools like Mentimeter make discussions lively, while multiple-choice surveys provide quick, actionable insights without survey fatigue. ? ????????????????????-???????????? ????????????: Combining structured knowledge-sharing sessions with informal networking (especially during breaks) fosters meaningful connections and collaborations. ? ???????????????? ?????????????? ??????????????????:?Multi-functional platforms that combine collaboration, live Q&A, and ease of use cater effectively to diverse stakeholder groups. ? ???????????????? ?????????????????????? ????????????????:?Personalized invitations and hybrid strategies (digital + local efforts) engage both broad and specific audiences effectively, especially community-based groups like NGOs and farmers. ? Trust as a Cornerstone: From inception to conclusion, trust builds confidence among stakeholders, ensuring their contributions are valued and reflected in meaningful outcomes. ??A huge thank you to all participants for their invaluable contributions to this workshop. These insights are crucial in validating and shaping the communication strategies and stakeholder engagement approaches for future bioeconomy initiatives. BIOEAST HUB Czech Republic | Kveloce | NenuPhar | CCI Occitanie | Inveniam Group | RuralBioUp | Food & Bio Cluster Denmark | BBioNets | BETA Technological Center | Andalucía TRADE | HERAKLION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY | GenB | Engage4BIO