A prize for the Excellence in Biomass Industrial Deployment.
The Giuliano Grassi Excellence in Biomass Industrial Deployment Prize is established in 2022 to honour scientific, technical or managerial merit in the market deployment of biomass industrial processes, attained over a long period of continuous achievements. It is an International Award.
In view of recognition of the role of the industry, in 2022 the EUBCE management decided to establish the Giuliano Grassi Prize: Excellence in Biomass Industrial Deployment to be awarded to an individual whose contribution in the industrial deployment of biomass has been exceptional facilitating market deployment of biomass.
After quite some thought and search, the name of Giuliano Grassi Prize was proposed, in view of the contribution of Dr Giuliano Grassi had during his lifetime, to Renewable Energies and in particular Bioenergy and Photovoltaic, as European leader of the aforementioned programmes managed in Brussels on behalf of the European Union, becoming engaged in large integration projects for Renewable Energies, in particular Bioenergy, all over Europe. He also initiated links with major players in India, China, Latin America and Africa. One of the international networks he initiated is EUBIA, the European industry association with the headquarters in Brussels.
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Congratulations to Maarten van Dijk
winner of the 2026 Giuliano Grassi Prize.
The Giuliano Grassi Prize 2026 is awarded to Maarten van Dijk in recognition of his enduring commitment to the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) and for leading SkyNRG to a prominent position within the European and global SAF market through innovative processes, business models, and value chains.
Throghout his career, Maarten van Dijk has played a key role in advancing the sustainable aviation sector and has consistently contributed to professional, policy, and industrial debates by promoting progressive ideas and forward-looking strategies for the further development of SAF.
Widely regarded as a visionary within the global sustainable aviation fuel community, he has been instrumental in strengthening SkyNRG’s leadership in the decarbonisation of aviation and in accelerating the transition towards more sustainable air transport solutions.
His dedication, leadership, and contribution to the advancement of sustainable aviation make him a highly deserving recipient of the Giuliano Grassi Prize 2026.
This award honors the legacy of Dr. Giuliano Grassi, who dedicated his life to advancing biomass market deployment. The Giuliano Grassi Prize recognizes exceptional scientific, technical, or managerial achievements in the industrial deployment of biomass, awarded to individuals with a history of continuous accomplishments.
