Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
Project Partner
Dr. Mariann Szabó
Assistant Professor, scientific project manager, researcher, exploitation & business planning
Dr. Anikó Grad-Gyenge
Associate Professor, IPR manager
Dr. Balázs Imre
Assistant Professor, scientific project manager, researcher – exploitation & roadmaps
Description of BME
The direct predecessor of the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) is the Institutum Geometrico-Hydrotechnicum, founded in 1782, which was the first institute in Europe to train engineers in university structure. The university’s fundamental task is to train professionals in the disciplines of technology, information technology, natural sciences, economics, business and management. BME’s mission, inseparable from training and education, is to conduct scientific research which encompasses the three activities required to make up the innovation chain: fundamental and applied research, technological product and service development, and the application of research findings.
The Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) has eight faculties. (BME) is an active participant in Horizon Europe projects. BME’s expertise and reputation for research excellence make it a sought-after partner for European consortia.
What is your task in the project LIGNOFUN?
BME will be responsible for several key areas within the project:
- Exploitation and Business Planning: BME will lead the business planning activities and manage intellectual property rights.
- Development of a Roadmap to 2050: BME together will partners will explore intersectoral synergies and assess the wider societal implications for the LIGNOFUN Roadmap to 2050. This roadmap will be finalized and validated at an international conference.
- Collaborative Work: We will work closely with business partners to co-develop the most viable business options.
Role, Relevance & Interfaces in the Project
BME is committed to supporting the consortium to achieve results that can be widely exploited and have the potential to reshape Europe’s bio-based industries. In a project of this scale, the exploitation phase is heavily reliant on the technical work, which presents a significant challenge. Nevertheless, BME’s responsibility areas—including exploitation, IPR management, and the development of Roadmaps—will contribute significantly to the project’s success. BME will also maintain cooperation with the BIOEAST Initiative, as it coordinates the international Thematic Working Group on Advanced Bio-based Chemicals and Materials.
Contact us
Budapest University of Technology and Economics
Budapest Muegyetem rakpart 3 1111
Funded
The project is supported by the Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking and its members. Funded by the European Union. GA ID 101214432. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or CBE JU. Neither the European Union nor the CBE JU can be held responsible for them.