BioTech2Agri supported 26 Italian and Slovenian agri-food SMEs in adopting biotechnological solutions, from technical feasibility to market entry. The Interreg project mapped opportunities, tested four integrated services, and defined a replicable ten-point model. INFORMEST managed communication, dissemination of results, and cross-border networking among businesses, researchers, and innovation stakeholders across the participating territories in both countries.

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

In the evocative setting of Colloredo Castle, hosted by the Agrifood & Bioeconomy FVG Foundation, the BioTech project partners gathered to review the progress of activities.

The deadline to apply for the BioTech2Agri call, dedicated to small and medium-sized enterprises in the agrifood sector based in Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Slovenia, has been extended to October 15, 2025.

A new call has been published for the selection of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the agrifood sector based in Veneto, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, and Slovenia. Selected companies will benefit from a customized innovation support package worth €5,000, fully funded by the BioTech2Agri project.