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14/07/2022

The 3rd and final BioTech Hub Meeting

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3rd Hubmeeting, Source: Sächsisches Staatsministerium 
für Wissenschaft, Kultur und Tourismus

For the third and last time within the framework of the ERA CoBioTech the BioTech Hub Meeting took place on May 19th, 2022.

The virtual conference brought together representatives from the European Commission and European research funding instruments, initiatives and partnerships, such as

  • European Research Areas (ERA-Nets)
  • Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • Joint Technology Initiatives (JTIs)
  • Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs)

as well as scientists and the general interested public.

With the beginning of the new 7th Multiannual Financial Framework, the funding under the Horizon 2020 framework programme comes to an end, and Horizon Europe will offer a wide range of new options for collaboration.

The aim of this particular meeting was therefore to discuss the transition process for different kinds of funding instruments and initiatives into the new partnerships under Horizon Europe. After a key note addressing the possibilities of biotechnology funding within the Horizon Europe framework programme, the speakers shone a light on their networks’ current position in the transition process, and on their goals, opportunities and challenges for the new funding period.

Thematically, the meeting covered white, green, blue and red biotechnology, adjoining health topics, bioeconomy, agriculture and materials.

Not only in their talks, but also during the round table the participants discussed overarching issues, such as

  • the alignment and how to avoid thematic overlap in the formation of new partnerships,
  • the implications of chances in EU top-up funding,
  • the future of biotechnology funding at the European level,
  • and expectations towards the new Circular Bio-based Europe Joint Undertaking, CBE JU.

The ERA CoBioTech consortium would like to take this opportunity to thank the more than 80 participants for their interest, insights and attention. The exchange of ideas about the future on biotechnology in Europe and the networking with all kinds of stakeholders was a highly appreciated.

The recordings of the meeting are available on YouTube now: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLouPT0Qs67pBfgQYEVx2iHI8VS-Cbals6

 

For further information, please contact the ERA CoBioTech partner SMWK (SAXON STATE MINISTRY FOR SCIENCE, CULTURE AND TOURISM):

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