Development of solutions for the processing and use of biomass as a source of energy and advanced materials. The projects to be carried out will take advantage of the competitive advantages of the Brazilian agribusiness chain, such as the intensive incorporation of new agricultural and industrial technologies, the wide availability of arable land, soil variability, diversity of species in different biomes and climates, successful genetic development of woody species of interest, the high productivity of extensive crops and the experience in the production of biofuels.