The objective of our project is to strengthen European competitiveness through the advancement of innovation in the agri-food sector. We intend to achieve this objective by adding value to the Italian-Slovenian agri-food chains through the transfer of biotechnological solutions activating cross-border collaboration between the public and private partnership and to create synergetic developments throughout the duration of the project and certainly beyond by setting up medium and long-term development.
The final conference of the BioTech2Agri project will take place on 23 September 2026 at Villa Russiz in Capriva del Friuli. The event will showcase project results and bioeconomy innovations supporting sustainable agriculture. Institutions, researchers and businesses will discuss trends, investments and European partnerships, followed by networking opportunities, interpretation services and a closing dinner.
The 12th Bioeconomy Report highlights the sector’s growth across the EU27 and Italy’s leading position. Innovation, biotechnology and circular economy models are driving sustainable development. Through the BioTech2Agri project, Informest and Cluster Agrifood FVG supported Italian and Slovenian SMEs, strengthening competitiveness, collaboration and the sustainable valorisation of biological resources throughout the cooperation area.
On 10 July 2026 in Udine, the BioTech2Agri event concluded the Innovation Coin support programme, presenting results on technical feasibility, business model development and funding opportunities. Universities, companies, experts and Italian and Slovenian partners shared experiences, financial tools and collaboration opportunities, confirming the value of cross-border cooperation for sustainable and competitive agri-food innovation.
Friuli Venezia Giulia, thanks to its rich and diversified agricultural heritage, offers significant potential for the development of biotechnologies applied to food, nutraceutical and cosmetic value chains. However, many SMEs in the region struggle to access technology transfer and to fully exploit research results.
The deadline to apply for the BioTech2Agri call, dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agrifood sector based in Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Slovenia, has been extended to January 9, 2026
Start date: 15/04/2024
End date: 14/10/2026
Role: Partner
