The UNLOCK project networking event was held in Warsaw, Poland on 15th October 2024 within the Mazovia Development Forum and 20th anniversary of Poland in the European Union.
The main objective of the event led by UNIMOS was to showcase the UNLOCK project innovative solutions, cross-fertilize with projects and initiatives related to circularity, sustainable innovations and bioeconomy developments. The networking event – embedded within Forum´s featured debates, presentations, meetings with experts and partners zones´ open to visitors – intended to gather better understanding of the specific target customer segments, identify early adopters, benchmark on alternative solutions and gather first-hand insights on UNLOCK developments.
UNIMOS Alliance organized a collaborative zone for quadruple helix stakeholders from agrifood and connected sectors,where UNLOCK innovations, such a:
- nonwoven geotextiles,
- mulch films,
- seed trays and
- hydroponic foams
were presented to attendees from public (regional and national policymakers), private (SMEs, startups and entrepreneurs), academia (technology centers, R&D and scientific parks) and networks (clusters, DIH, technological platforms), among others educational and knowledge organizations.
The networking event was also an opportunity to identify funding opportunities and to connect with relevant projects and initiatives related to circularity, such as SCALE-UP, SUAVE and BIO-Boost, as well as identify others that can support UNLOCK project implementation.