BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge
BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge
The BIOEAST Open Innovation Challenge (OIC) is a collaborative initiative and a unique platform designed to accelerate bioeconomy innovation across the BIOEAST macro-region in key bioeconomy sectors.
The BIOEAST OIC brings together bioeconomy hubs and clusters, leading companies and start-ups, universities, researchers, students and talented individuals to drive meaningful impact.
Why participate?
Successful applicants will have the opportunity to:
- Pitch their solutions to relevant investors
- Meet key bioeconomy stakeholders from the BIOEAST HUBs and BIOEAST Thematic Working Groups and explore collaborations
- Engage with like-minded professionals, researchers, and organisations
- Expand their personal network
- Gain wide recognition
- Receive additional benefits
Type of solutions we are looking for
We welcome solutions at any stage of development, from early ideas to market-ready products. Whether you’re just shaping a new concept or have a proven solution ready to scale, we want to hear from you.
Who can apply?
Nationals and residents of Bulgaria, Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia with a great idea or solution are welcome to join the BIOEAST OIC.