The Biobased Industries Consortium or BIC is a European association that was established in 2012 to collectively represent the private sector in a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) for the Bio-based Industries with the EU - the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI JU). BIC's membership now includes more than 200 member companies (large and small) and includes growing representation from new actors engaged in the bioeconomy across the full value chain e.g. brand owners. BIC also has around 165 associate members including Research and Technology Organisations (RTOs), universities, European associations and organisations. Technology Platforms (ETPs), public institutions, regional organisations and private banks. It is also host to a unique mix of sectors from agri-food, marine and aquatic, technology providers, the forest and paper-based sector, chemicals and materials, waste, energy and brand owners.