E1-E4 (MULTIPLICATION EVENTS). One event was delivered per partner country (M24), to reach 150 participants in-face and other 150 virtually. Were involve students, professors, tutors, mentors in the field of Biotech and economics, as well as biotech business and green NGOs.
E1. The event was organized as blended type event (virtual combined with physical presence) in the last implementation month in Bucharest (February 23rd 2024), by CBM with support from UASVMB and RAU. To insure the presence of participants belonging to other institutions than the partners, after we notified the National agency, the event was organised in Brasov, in the Faculty of Food Industry and Tourism of Transylvania University of Brasov. Its duration was of one day, and it was organized in two sections with a finger-food type break. As working language was Romanian.
Objectives of the event: (1) To multiply project results R1-R4. (2) Foster discussion and communication among Biotech and Economic higher education professors and students with different stakeholders like Biotech professionals, Biotech owners and CEOs, green entrepreneurs and green mentors.
Agenda: Registration and Welcome; Presentation of the project and funding program (objective, activities, potential impact); Presentation of project results R1-R4; Practical workshops (simulations in the portal); Networking sessions; Feedback session; Final discussions and conclusions.
The target groups of the event (73 physical presence and 58 virtually) included Life Sciences and Economics higher education professors and students, completed by Biotech Green entrepreneurs and Life Sciences researchers.
E2. The Multiplication event was organised on Friday, February 16, 2024, at the Assembly Hall of the School of Agricultural Engineering and Environment (ETSIAMN), Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), Vera Campus, Building 3P, according to the attached Agenda. - The multiplication event had a hybrid format, was on-site, and was transmitted simultaneously by Team. We had 73 registered online participants .The online participation was highly varied, including people belonging to different organisations and institutions, such as several universities (University of Valencia, Catholic University of Valencia, University of Zaragoza, Polytechnic University of Madrid, Polytechnic University of Cartagena), research institutes (e.g., IBMCP, of the Spanish Research Council; IRTA, in Lleida), private companies, public institutions (Valencia City Council, Provincial Council of Valencia), students and free- lancer. There were 46 physical participants, most of them students and professors of two High Schools from localities close to the city of Valencia, the IES de Massamagrell in Museros and the IES La Patacona in Alboraya.
We considered the target audience particularly suitable since the students, who must decide shortly on their chosen university studies, received information about the possibilities of pursuing an academic career in (green) biotechnology, life sciences, (circular) economy and related fields.
Due to budgetary restriction, in the financial section was reported as planned, 30 virtual participants, and 30 in presence. As working language was Spanish-Catalan. Objectives of the event: (1) To multiply project results R1-R4. (2) Foster discussion and communication among different stakeholders. Agenda: Registration and Welcome; Presentation of the project and funding program (objective, activities, potential impact); Presentation of project results R1-R4; Practical workshops (simulations in the portal); Networking sessions; Feedback session; Final discussions and conclusions.
The Multiplication event was very successful, according to feedback provided by the on-site participants during and after the event and later on by some online participants.
E3. The Multiplication event was organized on Friday, February 26, 2024, at the great hall of the Tucep in Perugia - Italy, with participation of people attending the meeting directly on-site and other online, according to the following Agenda: Registration and Welcome; Presentation of the project and funding program (objective, activities, potential impact); Presentation of project results R1-R4; Practical workshops (simulations in the portal); Networking sessions; Feedback session; Final discussions and conclusions.
We guest 18 participants online and other 31 attended on-site. The group of participants turned out to be made up of people from different social backgrounds, made up of students, disabled people, ordinary citizens, and professionals from private activities, all potentially connected to activities also relating to biotechnology, life sciences, economics circular, green and environmental policies. The virtual interface was insured by Zoom communication tool.
Objectives of the event: (1) To multiply project results R1-R4. (2) Foster discussion and communication among Biotech and Economic higher education professors and students with different stakeholders. All the online participants participated in the meeting by remaining connected for the entire duration of the event which was divided into a general introduction program of the project objectives, with the presentation of the project results in all its different subdivisions, the description of the portals and of data dissemination methods and finally with a practical simulation and compilation of related specialist forms.
The Multiplication event was a significant success, and, at the end, it also sparked an interesting debate between participants and members of the project, which featured a question-and-answer talk show from which positive feedback also emerged from the entire meeting, both from those present and from the online participants.
E4. Two separate events were organized, one physical and one virtual on the 5th and on the 6th of February respectively. The events focused on multiplying the results of the project (R1-R4) and fostering collaborative discussions among the participants.
The physical event was held in one of the auditoriums of the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Chania (MAICh) and the virtual held via zoom.
The two events targeted a total of 62 participants (32 for the physical event, 30 for the virtual). Both events brought together a diverse range of participants and stakeholders such as professors, researchers and students from Higher Education Institutes, biotech, agrifood, retail business and financial institution representatives.
The events kicked off with registration, followed by a welcome speech and a presentation on the funding program and project objectives. After a short coffee break followed the presentations on GreenBE's results (R4, R2, R1, and R3). After lunch break, participants engaged in a practical simulation in the GreenBE portal, followed by a networking session. The events wraped up with a feedback/evaluation session and final discussions and conclusions, offering a dynamic interaction among all the participants and stakeholders involved.
Another key was to foster collaboration among participants. The intention was to create a conducive environment by bringing together Biotech professionals, educators, students, leaders from the Biotech industry, green entrepreneurs, and mentors. The event served as a platform for extensive knowledge sharing, not only in terms of project outcomes but also in broader subject areas. For both educators and industry professionals, the multiplier events aimed to provide a forum for professional development.
Attendees could gain insights into emerging trends, best practices, and the latest advancements in Biotech and Economic Higher Education.
Both events successfully achieved their goals of disseminating the project, multiplying its results and generating interest and potential collaborations for future projects. The participants acknowledged the project’s partners effort in developing an innovative and comprehensive framework for green mentorship and education in the biotech sector. Moreover, discussions were sparked among the different stakeholders, issues were raised and points were heard regarding the current state of green entrepreneurship, the potential of the biotech sector and the overall impact a greener approach might have on the future of business. Lastly the networking sessions were a great opportunity for the participants to exchange their views and experiences.