BIOTECH ATTRACTION Day “New framework for stimulating agrobioinnovation: the future of plant production”
October 6, 2021. Auditorium Fruit Forum 3. Pavilion 3. IFEMA, Madrid
New agri-biotechnology technologies are a crucial tool to address the goals set by new global strategies (UN Sustainable Development Goals, EU GREEN DEAL and FARM TO FORK strategies…) in a post-COVID context leaning towards ecological transition, sustainability, and innovation. In this conference, we will analyze disruptive projects and companies in agri-biotechnology innovation, funding opportunities for R&D, and the role of BIOVEGEN as a catalyst for innovation.
Conference Program
11:15 AM. Welcome coffee
12:00 PM. Welcome and introduction
12:10 PM. SESSION 1: Technological Trends in Biotech Innovation
- Application of genomic and biotechnological resources for crop improvement. Amparo Monfort. IRTA-CRAG
- Agrobiology and digitization. TIERRA platform. Carlos Baixauli. CAJAMAR
12:40 p.m. SESSION 2. Innovative and Disruptive Companies
- Plant-derived compounds for pharmaceutical, phytosanitary, and food additive products (Searching for partners for Horizon Europe). Agatha Agudelo, Eva Bataller. SAKATA SEED IBERICA.
- Agrobiological products for new agriculture. Ignacio Horche. Green Universe Agriculture
1:00 p.m. SESSION 3: Financing for Agrobiological Innovation
- R&D financing instruments. Enrique Playán. State Research Agency
- NEXT GENERATION EU Funds. Luis Socías. CEO European Projects Office
1:30 p.m. BIOVEGEN as a Catalyst for Agrobiological Innovation
- Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. Manager BIOVEGEN
1:45 p.m. Questions and Discussion
2:00 p.m. Closing