BIOTECHNICA is Europe's leading annual event for biotechnology and the life sciences. It covers the entire spectrum of biotechnology, including fundamentals and equipment, bio-informatics and services, and addresses all five major fields of applicati on, i.e. pharmaceuticals/ medicine, industrial manufacturing, food, agriculture and the environment. The exhibition is being complemented by several conferences and other side events.
IncoNet EECA organised a specialised Eastern Europe and Central Asia Session within BIOTECHNICA's "Innovation Forum". Access to the forum was free for all visitors of BIOTECHNICA.
The eight experts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Romania, Russia, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan presented biotech activities in their countries and highlighted chances and challenges for international cooperation. They also used the opportunity to get an overview of the current state of European biotechnology and to exchange experiences with potential partners.
Their presentations can be downloaded in PDF format from the website linked above.
Apart from the participation in the Innovation Forum, IncoNet EECA was also present with an information stand, where the experts were available for further talks. Here visitors also found information about the project and about S&T cooperation between the European Reasearch Area and EECA in general.
For more information please contact:
Maria Josten
International Bureau of the
Federal Ministry of Education and Research at the Project Management Agency c/o German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Heinrich-Konen-Str. 1
53227 Bonn, Germany
Tel: +49 228–3821-1415
Fax: +49 228–3821-1400
E-Mail: Maria.Josten(at)dlr.de
