The EXEBIO Institute was delighted to participate in the first edition of the Tropical Bioeconomy Forum, held from December 9 to 11, 2025, in Réunion, marking 20 years of commitment to the future of the Qualitropic Competitiveness Cluster!

The forum had multiple objectives:

• Highlight innovations and successes in bioeconomy from the French Overseas Territories through inspiring conferences, interactive workshops, and presentations of innovative projects
• Foster meetings and partnerships between local and international stakeholders: businesses, researchers, institutions, investors, and public and private partners
• Identify growth levers to boost the development of bioeconomy in overseas territories while overcoming their specific challenges
• Contribute to the development of a roadmap for a sustainable and inclusive bioeconomy by promoting a collaborative approach among sector stakeholders