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Innovative Chemistry and Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future

Project description

Training experts in sustainable chemistry and biotechnology

To implement the EU Green Deal, various initiatives have been established targeting different sectors and processes – from farm to fork – as well as the Green Deal Industrial Plan and others. Achieving these initiatives requires more specialists, researchers, engagement, and innovation. Supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions programme, the INNOCHEMBIO project will train future experts in sustainable chemistry and biotechnology, equipping them with the tools and preparation needed to help Europe advance its green transition. The project will conduct interdisciplinary research in collaboration with international and regional research organisations, as well as with actors from civil society and the public sector.

Objective

To sustain life and its quality on Earth, the EU has established several initiatives for the implementation of the Green Deal: Zero Pollution Action Plan, Farm to Fork and Green Deal Industrial Plan, among many others. All of these require significant innovation, based on new knowledge and skills – research, training and education – coupled with industry adaptation, civil society engagement and smart regulation, which is a challenge globally. More importantly, we need significantly more people who can carry out this innovation. The main objective of “Innovative Chemistry and Biotechnology for a Sustainable Future” (INNOCHEMBIO) is to train future experts of sustainable chemistry and biotechnology, helping Europe to take the next steps in the green transition. The solutions and trained experts can reduce the environmental impact of the chemical and agricultural industries, offer eco-friendly analytical techniques, and assess the safety of new materials. This will be achieved through interdisciplinary research projects in an international research environment, collaboration with the industry, the public sector and the civil society, via a comprehensive quadruple-helix based training programme. As a result, our graduates will not only become experts in their respective fields, but leaders and spokespersons. Eventually, through dedicated career planning, we provide skilled workforce to all 4 sectors of the helix. INNOCHEMBIO is an international consortium led by TalTech, with over 100 years of experience in chemistry and biotechnology research and training. INNOCHEMBIO will achieve its objectives by recruiting 15 PhD candidates in up to two calls offering fellowships for 48 months. During this period, the candidates will receive discipline specific training both in Estonia and abroad by working on their research project; broader training through courses offered at TalTech and by our partners; and experience working in the private sector.

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HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-Cofund-D - HORIZON TMA MSCA Cofund Doctoral programme

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(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2024-COFUND-01

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Coordinator

TALLINNA TEHNIKAÜLIKOOL
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€ 2 376 000,00
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EHITAJATE TEE 5
12616 Tallinn
Estonia

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Region
Eesti Eesti Põhja-Eesti
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
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