The TRANSCOLAB PLUS project arises from the need to give continuity to the successful results of the TRANSCOLAB project, (2nd call POCTEP) whose objective was the promotion of a Sustainable Agri-food Cross-border Collaborative Laboratory.
The creation of a collaborative agenda has laid the foundations for the thematic research network on Innovation in the Cereal Agri-Food Sector. Thanks to this collaborative network, needs and opportunities for improving research and innovation capabilities have been detected, as well as the implementation of advanced technologies in the cereal industry, mainly related to the valorization of by-products and waste from the food sector, leading the sector towards practices based on a greener and more circular economy.
Food waste has increased concern about reducing or reusing it, since one third of the food produced is wasted throughout the chain. There is a lack of information on the distribution and reuse of this waste in the cross-border cooperation area.
Most of the waste is used for digestion or as animal feed, but it would be preferable to reintroduce it into human food. The cereal industries generate a lot of waste, but they also have useful technologies for its transformation. It is necessary to strengthen the transboundary network to develop new techniques and improve business competitiveness through sustainable practices.
Leverage the potential of cooperation to consolidate the innovation, scientific and technological ecosystem, promote the creation of knowledge and business networks, foster digitalization and improve business competitiveness, especially of SMEs and micro-SMEs.
A more competitive and intelligent Europe, promoting innovative and intelligent economic transformation and regional connectivity to information and communication technologies.
Develop and improve research and innovation capabilities and assimilate advanced technologies.
A.1.1 Study of food waste generated in agriculture, processing industry and distribution in the transboundary area and its use
A.1.2 Valorization of food by-products and wastes
A.1.3 Transfer of knowledge between the research sector and the market.
A.2.1 Training of researchers
A.2.2 Researcher mobility and internships in companies
A.2.3 Circular economy training plan in the food and beverage sector
A.3.1 Cross-border collaborative R&D projects
A.3.2 Development of new products from by-products or wastes from the non-cereal agri-food industry.
A.3.3 Development of new products from by-products/waste from the cereal processing industry and/or more sustainable proximity MMPPs
A.4.1 TRANSCOLAB PLUS Demolabs
A.4.2 Sustainability analysis (social, economic and environmental) of new process and product designs
A.4.3 Corporate Sustainability Master Plan
A.5.1 Technical-administrative management
A.5.2 Financial management
A.5.3 Monitoring and evaluation. Risk management
A.6.1 Online dissemination: website and social networks
A.6.2 Presence in the press, publications and dissemination materials
A.6.3 Conferences, Workshops and Summits
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