As part of the Robocoop-EU Project General Assembly, supporting circular bio-based innovation across Europe, a team from CIHEAM Bari carried out a mission from 1st to 3rd July 2025, with key engagements in Kozani and Thessaloniki.
Main Activities: (1–2 July, Kozani)
CIHEAM Bari delegates, Dr M. El Moujabber, Dr N. Driouech, and Dr F. Bottalico, presented and illustrated the current state of play and future direction of their respective leading tasks:
Strategic discussions and meaningful exchanges took place among all project partners — involving approximately 50 participants, including work package and task leaders — to align forthcoming project activities and strengthen collaborative efforts.
Key highlights
Panelist role: Greece, Italy and Spain HUBS (3 July, Thessaloniki),
In the framework of the 7th International Summer School on Bio-Circular Economy and Sustainable Development, Dr N. Driouech participated as a panellist in the International Workshop, where he shared the experience of the Apulia-HUB, with its regional workshops and Living Lab acting as innovation platforms for the development of scalable solutions in line with the EU Green Deal. He further emphasised the relevance of promoting and supporting territorial bioeconomy with a focus on olive and wine value chains.
The 7th edition of the Summer School this year marks a special milestone, bringing together leading researchers, policymakers, innovators, and students from across Europe for an inspiring week of knowledge-sharing, field visits, and community-building!
The mission highlighted promising avenues to strengthen CIHEAM Bari’s active involvement in international EU-funded projects, particularly those supporting sustainable, circular, and cooperative agri-food systems.
