Who We Are

The Competent and Connected Clusters Unfold the Hemp Industry Potential for the European Bioeconomy (HempCluB) project is an EU COSME project coordinated by LGCA bringing together 7 clusters and association operating in the
  • primary hemp production
  • bioeconomy
  • mechatronics
  • green chemistry sectors

from Italy, Czech Republic, Romania, Austria and Portugal.

Our mission

HempClub project works to unlock the potential of hemp by creating EU value chains for biobased applications and new business opportunities for primary producers and chemical companies.

Why hemp

With its unique chemical properties, environmental benefits, high yield and wide range of applications, hemp is a valuable crop for the bioeconomy, contributing to achieving climate neutrality, although still representing a niche crop in Europe.

What we do

As a European Strategic Cluster Partnership, HempCluB promotes collaboration, synchronised strategies, and encourages innovative interregional investments to enhance cluster excellence.

Implementing ClusterXChange

Through mutual learning, and SMEs and other stakeholders’ mobility, HempCluB aims to unlock the biomass exploitation potential supporting the ClusterXchange scheme’s implementation.

Latest News

News

The HempClub’s European Engagement promotes Innovation in Sustainable Paper Revolution

The paper industry plays a vital role in our society; however, it can have a significant impact on the environment. Paper production has historically been associated with deforestation, causing a loss of biodiversity, and contributing to climate change. It requires significant amounts of water, and can generate greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to climate change. Today, there…

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