Mission to the United Kingdom

Join us from March 23 to 25!

The Recherche & Innovation department of WBI and Wagralim co-organise a 3 days FoodTech R&I mission to United Kingdom.

Objectives of the mission

• Explore collaborations in the fields of alternative proteins, microbial fermentation, microbiome, bioactive peptides, etc.
• Identify potential avenues for joint participation in Horizon Europe, including upcoming calls.
• Identifying potential partners to develop collaborations within the Erasmus+ program.

Programme

March 23 - London:

• Microbial Food Hub: https://microbialfoodhub.co.uk/
• The Bezos Centre: https://bezoscentre.co.uk/

March 24 - Leeds:

• Napic: https://napic.ac.uk/about/ 
• University of Leeds:https://environment.leeds.ac.uk/food-nutrition

March 25 - Sheffield:

• University of Sheffield:https://sheffield.ac.uk/
• School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering:https://sheffield.ac.uk/cmbe
  

Practical information

• Dates: From Monday, March 23 to Wednesday, March 25, 2026 (departure either Sunday, March 22, or Monday, March 23: first Eurostar train).
• Locations: London, Leeds, Sheffield.
• Program: visits to research centers and universities, networking, European projects, and other international programs.

Inscription

To register for this mission, please complete this FORM before Tuesday, January 20, 2025 (mentioning that you wish to participate in the action: Food Sciences Technology UK).

WBI will be able to support the mobility and housing of Universities, Research Centers, Colleges, Clusters, Institutions, and Non-Profit Organizations 

Des questions ? Contactez : 

Paul Hyvernat, Project Manager, WBI R&I:p.hyvernat@wbi.be