BIOBUSINESS
"Training in Research, Product Developement, Marketing and Sales in Biobusiness"
| Coordinatore | KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN
Organization address
address: Oude Markt 13 contact info |
| Nazionalità Coordinatore | Belgium [BE] |
| Totale costo | 2˙468˙200 € |
| EC contributo | 2˙468˙200 € |
| Programma | FP7-PEOPLE
Specific programme "People" implementing the Seventh Framework Programme of the European Community for research, technological development and demonstration activities (2007 to 2013) |
| Code Call | FP7-PEOPLE-ITN-2008 |
| Funding Scheme | MC-ITN |
| Anno di inizio | 2009 |
| Periodo (anno-mese-giorno) | 2009-12-01 - 2013-11-30 |
Partecipanti
| # | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN
Organization address
address: Oude Markt 13 contact info |
BE (LEUVEN) | coordinator | 649˙318.00 |
| 2 |
AGENCE NATIONALE DE SECURITE SANITAIRE DE L'ALIMENTATION, DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT ET DU TRAVAIL
Organization address
address: 14 RUE PIERRE ET MARIE CURIE contact info |
FR (Maisons Alfort) | participant | 208˙652.00 |
| 3 |
UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MILANO
Organization address
address: Via Festa Del Perdono 7 contact info |
IT (MILANO) | participant | 207˙953.00 |
| 4 |
THE AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION OF ISRAEL - THE VOLCANI CENTRE
Organization address
address: Derech Hamcabim 68 contact info |
IL (BET DAGAN) | participant | 206˙010.00 |
| 5 |
THE ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGE
Organization address
address: Royal College Street contact info |
UK (LONDON) | participant | 205˙452.00 |
| 6 |
DeLaval International AB
Organization address
city: Tumba contact info |
SE (Tumba) | participant | 205˙032.00 |
| 7 |
STIFTUNG TIERAERZTLICHE HOCHSCHULE HANNOVER
Organization address
address: BUNTEWEG 2 contact info |
DE (HANNOVER) | participant | 204˙604.00 |
| 8 |
STICHTING DIENST LANDBOUWKUNDIG ONDERZOEK
Organization address
address: Costerweg 50 contact info |
NL (WAGENINGEN) | participant | 194˙285.00 |
| 9 |
Fancom B.V.
Organization address
address: Industrieterrein 34 contact info |
NL (Panningen) | participant | 194˙284.00 |
| 10 |
Petersime NV
Organization address
address: Centrumstraat 125 contact info |
BE (Olsene) | participant | 192˙610.00 |
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Obiettivo del progetto (Objective)
'The combination of new technology with biology offers high opportunities for EU in terms of realising and implementing directives in different applications as well as economic terms. The main problem however is that people educated in biology are not aware of the possibilities of modern technology. At the same time technical people developing technology are not participating to the world of bio-processes. The objective is to train biologically educated people to collaborate with technology driven people. In this regard, they will be trained in research, product definition and development, marketing and sales for bio-business in EU. Our goal is to fill the gap of the education that veterinarians, animal scientists and bio-engineers receive introducing them to emerging technologies and lead them to the practical use of their science. This is achieved by making them work as part of a team that is realising a new product for biological processes. Also, the fellows that will be affiliated with academic partners will be encouraged to obtain a PhD and follow the necessary courses by the affiliated doctoral schools. Finally, additional training events have been foreseen to cover the topics that are considered of significant importance. The network will focus on research that will enhance animal welfare and health management. The main areas of interest are behaviour monitoring, disease detection and monitoring, growth monitoring and management. The research outcome will lead to new knowledge in concepts and understanding. Also, mathematical modelling techniques will be used that allow for the results to be quantified whilst providing insight of the biological process. The results of the individual fellows will then be evaluated by the industry and valorised. Researchers that will successfully complete the training program will be able to continue their career skills in different sectors of EU such as industry, civil service, academia, teaching or research institutions.'
Introduzione (Teaser)
Thanks to an EU-funded boost in capacity, scientists are now better equipped to develop and improve livestock farming technologies.
Descrizione progetto (Article)
A growing population and changing diets mean that the global consumption of animal products could rise by over 40 % within the next 15 years. With this expected increase in production, the industry will be under pressure to maximise animal health and welfare while minimising environmental impacts.
The 'Training in research, product development, marketing and sales in biobusiness' (BIOBUSINESS) project focused on technological breakthroughs that would address these pressures. Specifically, it ensured that biological and veterinarian scientists received training and exposure to new technologies and expertise in order to create novel products for bioprocessing.
BIOBUSINESS introduced the scientists to precision livestock farming, which makes use of sensors to continuously monitor animal health, welfare, environmental conditions and productivity. Mathematical algorithms were also developed to optimise yields through facilitating the early detection of poor health and negative behaviour in chickens, pigs and cows.
In addition to research training, the project up-skilled researchers in product development, marketing, sales and animal ethics. To date, they have published 20 peer-reviewed articles and given a large number of poster presentations and talks at conferences.
The work of BIOBUSINESS will equip farmers with technological tools to make improved management decisions, thus enhancing both livestock health and production. Furthermore, these technologies will contribute to improved animal welfare and housing conditions, as well as a reduced ecological footprint of the European food production industry.