BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge
Calling for innovative solutions to boost the bioeconomy across the BIOEAST macro-region.
Are you a forward-thinking innovator working in the bioeconomy?
Join us to boost the bioeconomy in the BIOEAST macro-region!
What is the BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge?
The BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge (OIC) is a collaborative initiative, and a unique platform designed to accelerate bioeconomy innovation across the BIOEAST macro-region in key bioeconomy sectors.
The BIOEAST OIC brings together bioeconomy hubs and clusters, leading companies and start-ups, universities, researchers, students and talented individuals to drive meaningful impact.
How does it work?
The BIOEAST HUBs – national collaborative platforms that gather key bioeconomy stakeholders – have identified key problems to overcome, and opportunities to realise for the development of a sustainable bioeconomy in Central and Eastern Europe. These have been grouped into eight key themes, each focusing on specific issues that need to be addressed. Innovators from the BIOEAST countries are invited to submit their solutions to help close these innovation gaps.
BIOEAST HUBs, acting as challenge owners, will evaluate and select the most suitable solutions for their concrete context. Selected innovators will have the opportunity to pitch their solutions at the BIOEAST pitching events to identify suitable partnerships for their further development.
Why participate?
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:
- Pitch their solutions to relevant investors
- Meet key bioeconomy stakeholders from the BIOEAST HUBs and BIOEAST Thematic Working Groups and explore collaborations
- Engage with like-minded professionals, researchers, and organisations
- Expand their personal network
- Gain wide recognition
- Receive additional benefits
