Minerva Policy Reports: Last Call for Expert Proposals on Bioeconomy!

The Minerva Policy Reports deliver comprehensive research on the dynamic political, economic, and industrial relations between the European Union (EU) and Japan, with the goal of providing policymakers, academics, and industry leaders with in-depth analysis and strategic perspectives on the most prominent policy issues facing the EU and Japan.

The reports draw on a wealth of data, stakeholder interviews, and policy analysis to offer actionable insights. This Call for Proposals is for EUJCIC to identify, assess and select a suitable supplier to provide Minerva Policy Reports, which aim not only to chart the course of current EU-Japan policy trends, but also to present possible future trends and potential areas of cooperation.

The EU-Japan Centre is currently calling for expert report proposals on Bioeconomy. The deadline for submission is September 30, 2026. Reports are expected to use the latest information available at the time of submission. Additionally, it is also important to check that contributions have undergone thorough proofreading prior to submission to ensure accuracy and clarity.

Possible topics for the submission are:

• State of the global bioeconomy and positioning of the EU and Japan vis-à-vis its main competitors.
• Comparative analysis of EU and Japanese bioeconomy strategies, including key policy objectives, priorities and implementation approaches.
• Legislative measures to promote lead markets for biobased products, assessing existing and emerging regulatory and market-based instruments in the EU and Japan.
• Access to sustainable feedstocks, comparing policy frameworks, regulatory approaches and challenges affecting the development of competitive bio-based value chains.
• Implications for the EU Biotech Act II, insights to support the ongoing impact assessment and future legislative development in support of the competitiveness of European bioeconomy.
• Recommendations for EU-Japan cooperation in support of innovation, competitiveness and sustainable growth.

For more information on the call of Bioeconomy, click here