BIO-Boost consortium visited CLIC Innovation in Helsinki
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Project BIO-Boost’s Journey at BIOKET Conference and Study Visit in Reims, France
19/03/2024
1st Day
The 6th Project BIO-Boost meeting in Vilnius, expertly organized and hosted by the proficient team at @Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre (LIC), marked a pivotal moment with exciting developments.
During the afternoon session, our team facilitated the 2nd pitch to scale event, establishing connections with companies in pursuit of cross-border support. Sincere gratitude to @nazaries intelligenia and @Sensactive Technology for entrusting us with their innovative visions.
2nd Day
Vilnius, Lithuania, witnessed a dynamic exchange of ideas and strategies at the Agrifood Forum 2023, where @Project BIO-Boost partners played a pivotal role in steering discussions that redefine the landscape of agriculture.
Under the theme "Unlocking Industry 5.0 in Agrifood: The Cluster as Facilitators", our partners adeptly led an essential session, skilfully moderated by @Tautvydas Pipiras from @Lietuvos inovacijų centras / Lithuanian Innovation Centre. Additionally, our esteemed colleague @Daniel Copot from @ITC - Innovation Technology Cluster Murska Sobota contributed significantly as a panellist in the engaging session titled "AgriTech Nexus: Harnessing Technology for a Food-Secure Future", expertly moderated by @Kristina Sermuksnyte-Alesiuniene. Alongside Daniel, industry and academia experts @Vilma Atkočiūnienė PhD, @Egle Vaiciukynaite, @Gytis Junevičius, and @Gabriela Wurcel enriched the panel, highlighting the pressing need to empower small-scale farmers within the technological landscape for a more inclusive and resilient agrifood industry.
Recognizing the paramount importance of acknowledging farmers' voices, the discussions emphasized the necessity of understanding their perspectives and needs rather than advocating solely for change. The power of Digital Innovation Hub (DIH) services emerged as a crucial facilitator, providing a platform for direct engagement, collaborative solutions, and tailored support for farmers.
The Forum spotlighted critical food safety concerns in agriculture, emphasizing the integration of bioeconomy principles. Collaborative efforts among innovation agencies and clusters amplify this integration, aligning sustainable practices, cutting-edge technologies, and resilient supply chains to ensure the safety and quality of global food systems, transcending mere efficiency.
Commendations were extended to @AgriFood Lithuania for orchestrating this pivotal gathering, emphasizing the significance of collaborative innovation. This initiative harmonizes food safety imperatives with the sustainable principles of the bioeconomy, fostering safer, resilient, and innovative agricultural practices that shape the future of the industry.
3rd Day
Collaboration reached new heights at the C2Lab Event! The Partners of Project BIO-Boost recently engaged in the highly engaging C2 Lab event, orchestrated by the @European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) in Vilnius.
Pooling strengths with other clusters, we delineated a collaborative project theme and meticulously crafted a comprehensive roadmap for its execution. Our focus was on aligning interests, addressing needs, harnessing collective skills, and optimizing available resources.
We eagerly anticipate witnessing the evolution of this collaborative endeavour. Stay tuned for the innovative developments that will undoubtedly emerge from this promising partnership.
