Project description
A better understanding of the microbiomes associated with the food system
In 2016, the European Commission launched the International Bioeconomy Forum (IBF). The aim of this multilateral platform was to connect European and global R&I partners to discuss and act on common challenges in the field of bioeconomy. Today, IBF is used as a platform to share ideas and experiences on bioeconomy policies, strategies and actions, fostering collaboration and joint activities. In this context, the EU-funded MicrobiomeSupport project will support the European Commission in implementing the IBF working group on ‘Food Systems Microbiome’. MicrobiomeSupport is tasked with establishing an international network of experts and stakeholders in the field of microbiome food system research. It will be one of the main proponents of implementing the EU’s FOOD 2030 strategy. It will integrate know how in plant, terrestrial, animal, human and aquatic microbiome research and innovation.
Objective
The proposed Coordination and Support Action (CSA) has the overall objective to establish an international network of experts and stakeholders in the field of microbiome food system research, elaborating microbiomes from various environments such as terrestrial, plant, aquatic, food and human/animal and assess their applicability and impact on the food system. MICROBIOMESUPPORT will follow the approach of food system and integrate actors and experts from all stages in this circular economy of food. The food system approach is part of the FOOD 2030 concept to promote a systems approach to research and innovation (R&I). MICROBIOMESUPPORT will be one of the key drivers to implement FOOD 2030 strategies, will facilitate multi-actor engagement to align, structure and boost R&I in microbiome and will support the European Commission by coordinating the activities, meetings, workshops and results from the International Bioeconomy Forum (IBF) working group ‘Food Systems Microbiome’. The main concept behind MICROBIOMESUPPORT IS to boost the bioeconomy and the FOOD 2030 strategy, by focusing on the new avenues generated by microbiome R&I efforts. MICROBIOMESUPPORT WILL have a main impact on the coordination of commonly defined R&I agendas which will be incorporated into regional, national, European but also global funding programmes related to microbiomes in food systems. MICROBIOMESUPPORT will create a collaborative international network and integrate know-how in plant, terrestrial, animal, human and aquatic microbiome R&I as well as expertise in bioeconomy applications. MICROBIOMESUPPORT has integrated international partners form Brazil, Canada, South Africa, China, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, India and USA in order to improve the international cooperation and coordination of common bioeconomy research programmes and set a basis for common microbiome R&I agendas.
Fields of science
Programme(s)
- H2020-EU.3.2. - SOCIETAL CHALLENGES - Food security, sustainable agriculture and forestry, marine, maritime and inland water research, and the bioeconomy Main Programme
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.1. - Increasing production efficiency and coping with climate change, while ensuring sustainability and resilience
- H2020-EU.3.2.3.2. - Developing competitive and environmentally-friendly European aquaculture
- H2020-EU.3.2.5.3. - Cross-cutting concepts and technologies enabling maritime growth
- H2020-EU.3.2.3.3. - Boosting marine and maritime innovation through biotechnology
- H2020-EU.3.2.5.2. - Develop the potential of marine resources through an integrated approach
- H2020-EU.3.2.2.2. - Healthy and safe foods and diets for all
- H2020-EU.3.2.3.1. - Developing sustainable and environmentally-friendly fisheries
- H2020-EU.3.2.1.4. - Sustainable forestry
- H2020-EU.3.2.5.1. - Climate change impact on marine ecosystems and maritime economy
Funding Scheme
CSA - Coordination and support actionCoordinator
1210 Wien
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Participants (28)
Legal entity established in a non-associated third country that is not eligible for funding under Article 10 of the Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020.
43201 Columbus
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Legal entity established in a non-associated third country that is not eligible for funding under Article 10 of the Regulation (EU) No 1290/2013 laying down the rules for participation and dissemination in Horizon 2020.
3046 ROTORUA
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75007 Paris
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28006 Madrid
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1000 Bruxelles / Brussel
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52428 Julich
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R93 Carlow
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12616 Tallinn
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11855 ATHINA
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10124 Torino
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10748 Olsztyn
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1040 BRUXELLES
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85764 Neuherberg
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OX10 8DE Wallingford
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6708 PB Wageningen
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51147 Koln
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6020 Innsbruck
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The organization defined itself as SME (small and medium-sized enterprise) at the time the Grant Agreement was signed.
3430 Tulln
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8010 Graz
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13083 875 Campinas Sp
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N2L 3G1 Waterloo
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0002 Pretoria
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100101 Beijing
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2747 Werrington Nsw
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605014 Punducherry
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6708 PB Wageningen
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1425 CIUDAD AUTONOMA DE BUENOS AIRES
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