The BioTop Project identified technical opportunities and research needs for Latin America in order to maximize synergies in the biofuels sectors of Latin America and Europe.

BioTop provides a broad overview of the existing biofuels sector in Latin American counties. Key focus of the project was the identification and assessment of improved 1st and 2nd generation biofuel conversion technologies. Sustainability, standardization and trade aspects of future large-scale biofuel production were investigated, and scenarios, roadmaps and recommendations were developed. Exchanges between stakeholders active in RTD of biofuel conversion technologies were promoted and BioTop activities were effectively linked with existing networks. Outcome of the BioTop project is increased awareness about EU-LA opportunities for collaboration in the area of biofuels and the identification of suitable areas for biofuels RTD cooperation.

BioTop was co-funded by the European Commission in the 7th Framework Programme,
Specific International Cooperation Action (SICA) (Project No FP7-213320). 

This Project was coordinated by WIP-Renewable Energies, Germany.

All Project Partners are listed under 'Consortium'.

Project duration: March 2008 to August 2010