CRAG-ENTERPRISES Day “New technologies applied to agriculture”
May 14, 2026. Barcelona
On May 14, the next edition of the CRAG-Enterprise Day “New technologies applied to agriculture” will be held. An event organized by the Research Center in Agrigenomics (CRAG) dedicated to promoting collaboration between science and businesses in the agro-food sector. After the positive experience of the first edition, this year the event will again provide a space for interaction between researchers and companies interested in exploring synergies and collaboration opportunities.
The objectives of the event are:
- To showcase the scientific and technological capabilities of CRAG and the new tools available for the sector.
- Present the advancements in technologies applied to agriculture, from genetic improvement to new biotechnology-based solutions.
- Facilitate a space for meeting, networking and collaboration among companies, researchers, and knowledge transfer agents.
- Explore joint project opportunities and funding mechanisms for innovation.
Program
9:30 a.m. Presentation and welcome
- L. Maria Lois Rojas. Director CRAG
9:45 a.m. Presentation of nGENIA, project for scientific advice to MAPA on new genomic techniques (NTGs)
- Josep Mâa Casacuberta. Researcher CSIC-CRAG
10:00 a.m. Round table: from the laboratory to the field: opportunities of genomic editing in plant innovation
Moderated by: David Lapuente. Project Manager. BIOVEGEN
- Ana Judith Martín de la Fuente. Secretary of the Interministerial Council of GMOs. MAPA
- Almudena de la Cruz. Regulatory Affairs Manager. ANOVE
- Luis Tirado Blázquez. Delegate. Birdlife SEO
11:00 h. The gene editing platform at CRAG: Showcase of its capabilities
- Aime Jaskolowski. Platform Manager
11:15 h. Networking coffee break
11:45 h. Looking to the future: fundamental research as a driver of tomorrow
- Iván Reyna-Llorens. Junior Group Leader CRAG
12:00 h. Round table: When basic science creates value: transfer, business, and entrepreneurship
- Federico Jurado. CEO. PloidAI
- Ana I. Caño-Delgado. CEO. PLANeT Biotech
- Walter San Severino. CEO. Sequentia Biotech
- Tarik Ruiz Medina. New Technologies Manager. Vytrus Biotech
13:00 h. Collaboration mechanisms: CRAG from the inside and out
- Oscar Rey. Consultant. ARVOR
- Carlos Muñoz. KTO Manager. CRAG
13:30 h. B2B Meetings
*Possibility of visiting the CRAG facilities