Valbiom

Valbiom ASBL is the reference centre for the biobased economy in Wallonia. Since 2002, Valbiom has worked towards a mission to develop economic activities that emphasise the non-food values of biomass. Its actions contribute to local job creation and a resilient, low-carbon society.  

With a team of experts in biobased materials and bioenergies, Valbiom also supports the implementation of solutions in the biobased economy. Valbiom has an audience of public and private stakeholders such as local and regional authorities, manufacturers, growers, start-ups, and project promoters.  

Activities  

Valbiom’s activities cover the biomass energy sectors and those of renewable raw materials (biomass-chemistry). Valbiom is active on topics such as, but not limited to: 

• Identifying development opportunities and studying the viability of biosourced materials, available but underused resources, new recovery processes, and innovative supply chains in Wallonia. Examples of materials that Valbiom is involved in include hemp, silphia, wool, and grass.  

• Conducting studies such as feasibility, prospective, and regulatory studies. 

• Conducting monitoring, benchmarking, communication services and other support for projects. 

• Encouraging and facilitating awareness-raising and knowledge-sharing on biomass value.  

Disseminating information through publications, reports, analyses, field visits, events, press, social networks, and more.  .