European Network for integrating novel technologies for food processing

Project Information

HIGHTECH EUROPE

Grant agreement ID: 222824

Project closed

Start date 1 May 2009

End date 31 December 2013

Funded under

• Specific Programme "Cooperation": Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology

Total cost € 6 805 600,60

EU contribution € 5 865 354,00

Coordinated by

DIL DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUR LEBENSMITTELTECHNIK EV
Germany

Objective

The Network of Excellence HighTech Europe facilitates the implementation of high-tech processing at industrial scale via strongly connected regional knowledge transfer chains consisting of basic-applied science centres (12 in total), industry federations (4), Innovation Relay Centre (1) and SMEs (5). Its main aim is to identify, develop and demonstrate potential, cost-efficient, innovations to be used by SMEs via a Science Cube approach and availability of high-tech pilot facilities. This approach links innovation sources (bio-, nano- and information and communication technologies), scientific principles and food engineering operations. In addition, industrial needs are mapped and linked with the results from the Science Cube approach, using a novel Lighthouse Watcher concept. New routes for implementation are developed such as a Knowledge Auction and an Implementation Award honouring full chain innovations. Next, knowledge transfer schemes elucidate feasibility studies and business cases based on unique patent portfolios convincing entrepreneurs and early adopters to acquire ‘lead market’ positions. Here, ethical, legal, social aspects and consumer perception regarding high-tech food processing are taken into account in order to set up a first, well-balanced Agenda of the White Book on high-tech food processing for policy and regulatory bodies. Dissemination of European findings and training & career development, especially for young scientists sharing spirit and enthusiasm with their senior colleagues in the Network of Excellence, allow attracting new stakeholders and next generations for a durable network finally merging into the future European Institute for Food Processing. Herein, critical mass and joint initiatives at the interface of the Food Manufacturers and Technology Providers substantially increase the innovation rate and competitiveness of the European Agro-Food sector.

Fields of science

• social sciences › economics and business › business and management › entrepreneurship

Keywords

• biotechnology
• consumers
• food processing
• innovation
• knowledge transfer
• nanotechnology
• novel processes

Programme(s)

• FP7-KBBE - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Food, Agriculture and Biotechnology

Topic(s)

• KBBE-2007-2-3-06 - Network for facilitating the implementation of high-tech processing at industrial scale

Call for proposal

FP7-KBBE-2007-2A
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Funding Scheme

NoE - Network of Excellence

Coordinator

DIL DEUTSCHES INSTITUT FUR LEBENSMITTELTECHNIK EV

Administrative Contact

Volker Heinz (Dr.)

• EU contribution: € 1 501 009,90
• Address: PROF VON KLITZING STRASSE 7 ; 49610 Quakenbruck ; Germany
• Region: Niedersachsen › Weser-Ems › Osnabrück, Landkreis
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: No data

Participants (22)

KOZPONTI ELELMISZER-TUDOMANYI KUTATOINTEZET

Participation ended

Hungary

Administrative Contact

András Székács (Prof.)

• EU contribution: No data
• Address: HERMAN OTTO UT 15 ; H-1022 BUDAPEST
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: No data

VEREIN ZUR FORDERUNG DES TECHNOLOGIETRANSFERS AN DER HOCHSCHULE BREMERHAVEN EV

Germany

Administrative Contact

Werner Mlodzianowski (Dr.)

• EU contribution: € 608 771,00
• Address: AM LUNEDEICH 12 ; 27572 Bremerhaven
• Region: Bremen › Bremen › Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: No data

NEMZETI AGRARKUTATASI ES INNOVACIOS KOZPONT

Hungary

Administrative Contact

Zsuzsanna Farkas (Prof.)

• EU contribution: € 103 360,00
• Address: SZENT GYORGYI ALBERT UTCA 4 ; 2100 Godollo
• Region: Közép-Magyarország › Pest › Pest
• Activity type: Other
• Total cost: No data

UNIVERSITATEA TEHNICA CLUJ-NAPOCA

Romania

Administrative Contact

Vlaicu Aurel (Prof.)

• EU contribution: € 64 419,00
• Address: STR MEMORANDUMULUI 28 ; 400114 Cluj Napoca
• Region: Macroregiunea Unu › Nord-Vest › Cluj
• Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Total cost: No data

INSTITUT DE RECERCA I TECNOLOGIA AGROALIMENTARIES

Spain

Administrative Contact

David Badia I Prat (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 314 831,10
• Address: CTRA C-59 KM 12 TORRE MARIMON ; 08140 Caldes De Montbui Barcelona
• Region: Este › Cataluña › Barcelona
• Activity type: Other
• Total cost: No data

KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT LEUVEN

Belgium

Administrative Contact

Sofie Heroes (Ms.)

• EU contribution: € 461 738,00
• Address: OUDE MARKT 13 ; 3000 Leuven
• Region: Vlaams Gewest › Prov. Vlaams-Brabant › Arr. Leuven
• Activity type: Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
• Total cost: No data

ZENIT ZENTRUM FUR INNOVATION UND TECHNIK IN NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN GMBH

Germany

Administrative Contact

Peter Wolfmeyer (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 48 626,00
• Address: BISMARCKSTRASSE 28 ; 45470 Mulheim An Der Ruhr
• Region: Nordrhein-Westfalen › Düsseldorf › Mülheim an der Ruhr
• Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Total cost: No data

CENTIV GMBH

Germany

Administrative Contact

Malte Bethke (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 341 572,00
• Address: BOSCHSTRASSE 8-10 ; 28857 Syke
• Region: Niedersachsen › Hannover › Diepholz
• Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Total cost: No data

NUTRITION SCIENCES

Belgium

Administrative Contact

Geert Bruggeman (Dr.)

• EU contribution: € 63 900,00
• Address: BOOIEBOS 5 ; 9031 Drongen
• Region: Vlaams Gewest › Prov. Oost-Vlaanderen › Arr. Gent
• Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Total cost: No data

TRITECC SRL

Romania

Administrative Contact

Aurel Pop (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 75 881,00
• Address: STR COSMINULUI 8 ; 400642 Cluj Napoca
• Region: Macroregiunea Unu › Nord-Vest › Cluj
• Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Total cost: No data

BIOZOON GMBH

Germany

Administrative Contact

Matthias Kück (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 81 650,00
• Address: NANSENSTR. 8 ; 27572 Bremerhaven
• Region: Bremen › Bremen › Bremerhaven, Kreisfreie Stadt
• Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Total cost: No data

COMMONWEALTH SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH ORGANISATION

Australia

Administrative Contact

Debbie Ash (Ms.)

• EU contribution: € 122 250,00
• Address: CLUNIES ROSS STREET CSIRO BLACK MOUNTAIN SCIENCE AND INNOVATION PARK ; 2601 Acton Act
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: No data

SIK - INSTITUTET FOER LIVSMEDEL OCH BIOTEKNIK AB

Sweden

Administrative Contact

Lilia Ahrné (Dr.)

• EU contribution: € 475 911,96
• Address: BOX 5401 ; 402 29 GOETEBORG
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: No data

VYZKUMNY USTAV POTRAVINARSKY PRAHA

Czechia

Administrative Contact

Vaclav Divis (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 172 926,00
• Address: Radiova 7/1285 ; 102 31 Praha
• Region: Česko › Praha › Hlavní město Praha
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: No data

Q@LI-MEDITERRANEE - SYSTEMES ALIMENTAIRES ET QUALITE DE VIE EN MEDITERRANEE

France

Administrative Contact

Ghislain Grevy (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 56 775,00
• Address: AGROPILIS INTERNATIONAL, AVENUE AGROPOLIS ; 34394 MONTPELLIER
• Activity type: Public bodies (excluding Research Organisations and Secondary or Higher Education Establishments)
• Total cost: No data

AGROPOLIS INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION

France

Administrative Contact

Paul Luu (Dr.)

• EU contribution: € 169 800,00
• Address: AVENUE AGROPOLIS ; 34394 MONTPELLIER
• Region: Occitanie › Languedoc-Roussillon › Hérault
• Activity type: Other
• Total cost: No data

Asociatia Romana a Carnii

Romania

Administrative Contact

Mihai Visan (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 59 112,00
• Address: Bd. Bucurestii Noi 118 ; 012358 Bucharest
• Activity type: Other
• Total cost: No data

Technologie a Inovace

Czechia

Administrative Contact

Josef Drahorád (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 84 837,00
• Address: Davidkova 123/987 ; 18200 Praha
• Activity type: Other
• Total cost: No data

DLG EV

Germany

Administrative Contact

Herbert J. Buckenhueskes (Prof.)

• EU contribution: € 46 025,04
• Address: ESCHBORNER LANDSTRASSE 122 ; 60489 Frankfurt Am Main
• Region: Hessen › Darmstadt › Frankfurt am Main, Kreisfreie Stadt
• Activity type: Other
• Total cost: No data

PERVATECH BV

Netherlands

Administrative Contact

Frans Velterop (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 64 640,00
• Address: HELIUMSTRAAT 11 ; 7463 PL Rijssen
• Region: Oost-Nederland › Overijssel › Twente
• Activity type: Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments)
• Total cost: No data

INSTITUT NATIONAL DE RECHERCHE POUR L'AGRICULTURE, L'ALIMENTATION ET L'ENVIRONNEMENT

France

Administrative Contact

Dominique Ottomani (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 190 135,00
• Address: 147 RUE DE L'UNIVERSITE ; 75007 Paris
• Region: Ile-de-France › Ile-de-France › Paris
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: No data

STICHTING WAGENINGEN RESEARCH

Netherlands

Administrative Contact

Robert Teuben (Mr.)

• EU contribution: € 757 184,00
• Address: DROEVENDAALSESTEEG 4 ; 6708 PB Wageningen
• Region: Oost-Nederland › Gelderland › Veluwe
• Activity type: Research Organisations
• Total cost: No data