The new EU Bioeconomy strategy should: Promote national bioeconomy action plans supported by EU-level coordination and technical assistance. Contribute to the streamlining and simplification of current regulations to better support bio-based innovation. Ensure targeted support for regions with structural disadvantages, such as the Greek islands and mountainous rural areas. Include mechanisms to mainstream bioeconomy education and promote inter-ministerial alignment. Improve access to risk finance for SMEs in peripheral Member States through dedicated instruments under InvestEU and cohesion funds. Promote tailored support for blue bioeconomy development in Mediterranean countries.