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Outcomes
The CROSSPATHS project aims to achieve several key outcomes that will benefit the general public and contribute to advancements in food, health, and bioeconomy research. The expected outcomes are:
1. Enhanced International Collaboration and Visibility
- Development of a joint internationalization strategy to increase cross-border collaboration and visibility within the European Research Area (ERA).
- Enhancing access to and participation in European R&I networks to boost global recognition and competitiveness of research institutions, particularly from widening countries like Estonia, Poland, and Portugal.
2. Strengthened Human Resources and Skills
- Implementation of comprehensive training programs covering grant writing, international project management, science communication, and diplomacy for researchers and administrative staff.
- Organization of summer schools and mobility programs aimed at fostering skill development and international collaboration among young researchers.
3. Sustainable and Innovative Research Practices
- Research on advanced food processing techniques that valorize side streams to produce sustainable and healthier food products.
- Development of eco-friendly extraction techniques to identify bioactive compounds in plants, enhancing food products and promoting health.
- Validation of health-promoting effects of bioactive compounds through in vivo studies to improve public health outcomes.
4. Long-Term Impact and Sustainability
- Production of high-quality scientific publications and active participation in international conferences to disseminate new knowledge effectively.
- Enhanced research performance in food, health, and bioeconomy fields, demonstrated through high-quality publications and successful acquisition of competitive funding.
- Sustainable utilization of ERDF-funded research infrastructures to maximize long-term impact and operational efficiency.
5. Community and Economic Benefits
- Development of healthier food products and validation of their benefits to contribute to improved public health outcomes.
- Strengthening the bioeconomy sector through innovative research and commercialization pathways, fostering economic growth and job creation in the participating regions.
Work packages
WP1 - Joint internationalisation strategy
Develop a joint internationalization strategy for CROSSPATHS Group to enhance cross-border collaborations and visibility within the ERA. Leveraging ERDF funds and member expertise, we will create a collaborative portfolio of R&I offerings to attract leading ERA consortia. This strategy will align with RIS3 and EU-level programs, addressing Food2030 policy, Horizon priorities, and UN Sustainable Development Goals. Implementation will connect us to elite European R&I networks, increase our participation in international projects, and enhance visibility through clear contact points, fostering cross-border collaborations.
WP2 - Human Resources and skills capacity building
Enhance Human Resources capacity and skills to boost competitiveness and reputation in ERA research funding applications. Empower our research community with essential non-scientific skills through cross-border training programs. Strengthen competitiveness in securing European and international research funding by organizing training and secondments focused on consortium building, grant application crafting, and science diplomacy. Develop research management skills among administrative staff to bolster our research support structure.
WP3 - Boosting the use of ERDF-funded infrastructure
This work package aims to leverage partners' existing ERDF-supported assets—commercially relevant research infrastructures, skills, and knowledge of research teams. Achievements include promoting regional investments to European and international stakeholders, implementing cross-border capacity-building programs, engaging agri-food stakeholders, and identifying best practices, tools, and techniques to enhance the commercial use and visibility of research infrastructures.
WP4 - Strategy for sustainability of the partnership
Ensure the sustainability of CROSSPATHS activities beyond project funding by identifying and implementing best practices to continue utilizing established pathways. This will enhance competitiveness and reputation in European food, health, and bioeconomy contexts. Increase visibility of our facilities to secure inclusion on National Research Infrastructure Roadmaps and attract national funding. Foster innovation in the European food sector through collaboration with the business sector, focusing on areas that complement existing programs like Horizon Europe Work Programs and other partnerships.
WP5 - Dissemination, exploitation, and communication
Implement the dissemination, exploitation, and communication (DEC) plan.
WP6 - Project Management and Coordination
Ensure the project is implemented as planned. Maintain strong communication between the partners. Collect information and report financial and work-related items to the EC. Manage risks, quality, and ethical issues.
Discover our project
Discover our project
Learn more about our project's expected outcomes and its structure (work packages and tasks).
Work packages
WP1 - Joint internationalisation strategy
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WP2 - Human Resources and skills capacity building
WP3 - Boosting the use of ERDF-funded infrastructure
WP4 - Strategy for sustainability of the partnership
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WP5 - Dissemination, exploitation, and communication
WP6 - Project Management and Coordination
This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101160325.
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This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement number 101160325.
This website reflects only the author's view and the Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.
