AGROBIOTECH+ Multiplier Events Successfully Bridge Academia and Industry in AgroBiotechnology Sector
The European-funded AGROBIOTECH+ project, focusing on the “Smooth Transition from Academia to a Career in AgroBiotechnology: Designing Career Plan”, successfully hosted a series of Multiplier Events across several countries during the spring and summer of 2025. These events were crucial for widely disseminating the project’s key results and encouraging collaboration within the agro-biotechnology community, aiming to bridge the gap between academic education and employment. The events were spread across various dates and locations, including April 30th in Nitra, Slovakia, May 16th in Timisoara, Romania, May 25th in Çanakkale, Turkey, June 3rd and 16th in Cartagena (Spain) and Chimborazo (Ecuador), June 13th in Łomża, Poland, and two events on July 25th and 30th in Zlín, Czech Republic.
These dissemination activities engaged a highly diverse and targeted audience. Attendance at individual events occured 50 in Poland, 53 in Slovakia, 53 in the Czech Republic, 64 in Turkey, 50 in Romania, and 65 across the Spanish and Ecuadorian events. Participants consistently represented a broad group of stakeholders, including students (undergraduate and graduate), academic staff (lecturers, professors, researchers, and educators), and crucial representatives from the agro-biotechnology industry, local government, and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). The common program structure across most events ensured a comprehensive presentation of the project. The flow typically began with participant registration and an official opening, followed by an introduction to the AGROBIOTECH+ objectives and a detailed overview of the training program and materials.
Central to the agenda was the presentation of key project deliverables, such as the AGROBIOTECH+ curriculum, manual, and tutorial videos. Many events integrated sessions focusing on practical aspects, including career advancement, entrepreneurship, and the critical role of networking and social media in professional growth. The program flow consistently included dynamic Q&A sessions, open discussions, and dedicated networking opportunities. Feedback gathered via evaluation forms revealed high satisfaction across the board, with the materials and keynote speeches rated as highly useful and relevant. Furthermore, a large percentage of attendees across all reported events, including nearly 70% in Poland and most participants in the other locations, declared a definite intention to use the AGROBIOTECH+ results in their future work or studies.