A unique and multidisciplinary network for the wood research, innovation and education community

InnovaWood is recognised for its expertise, its transdisciplinary membership and its effective communication and dissemination support, increasing understanding and impact of Wood research, innovation and education.
InnovaWood’s Role in the Society and Wood-Forestry Sector
By providing guidance and knowledge to implement education, innovation, and relevant technologies, InnovaWood has a positive impact on the quality of life in the society as well as on the sustainability of the wood sector.


Calling attention to the special role the forestry and Wood sector can play towards global challenges.
InnovaWood’s role is to increase awareness and to provide strategic orientation, increasing understanding and impact of Wood research, innovation and education.
Objectives
History
A common passion around wood research
InnovaWood was born from a common passion around wood research, innovation, and education as well as the lack of a reliable reference organisation addressing wood innovation.
The need for sharing and networking
need for sharing, networking, and addressing European challenges makes InnovaWood a bridge builder creating synergies within the wood research, innovation and education sector.
The idea was born in 2001
InnovaWood was officially registered as an association in 2010 in Brussels. But the idea was born in 2001, when four main research and education networks in the secretary joint forces to launch the initiative.
Recent News
WCTE 2025: World Conference on Timber Engineering | Brisbane, Australia
Europe meets Japan: NEB Academy explores new international collaborations
Save the Date: InnovaWood General Assembly 2026 | Tulln, Austria
InnovaWood General Assembly 2026 We are excited to announce that the InnovaWood General Assembly 2026 will take place from 5-7 May 2026 in Tulln,…