Information Session – IPCEI Food & Feed, Biochemicals & Biomaterials
Sint-Joost-Ten-Node, Belgium
Fevia warmly invites its members, together with the members of Agoria and Essenscia, to an information session on Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI), with a focus on Food & Feed, Biochemicals and Biomaterials. This information session is organised in collaboration with Flanders’ FOOD and Wagralim, and takes place in the context of Flemish and Belgian participation in the European IPCEI initiatives.
What is an IPCEI?
An IPCEI (Important Project of Common European Interest) is a European cooperation framework that allows Member States to support exceptional innovative projects that are of strategic importance to Europe. These projects contribute to the development of strong European value chains and address major societal challenges such as sustainability, food security, circularity and strategic autonomy.
For companies, participation in an IPCEI offers the opportunity to:
- take part in large-scale European innovation ecosystems;
- position themselves within future strategic value chains;
- accelerate innovation and scale‑up through cross‑border collaboration.
Why attend this information session?
With this information session, Fevia and its partners aim to:
- clearly and accessibly explain what IPCEIs are and how they work;
- provide insight into the opportunities and relevance of IPCEIs for food companies and related sectors;
- explain how companies can become involved in IPCEI initiatives, including as an associated partner;
- inspire participants through practical experience and lessons learned from previous IPCEI trajectories.
The session is intended for companies wishing to explore whether and how IPCEI can fit into their innovation or growth strategy, regardless of their size or level of maturity.
Programme
15:30 – 16:00
Welcome with coffee
16:00 – 17:15 | Information session
- Welcome – Nadia Lapage (Fevia)
- FPS Economy –European framework and Belgian approach – Jean Hugues Baudoin
- SPW – Walloon participation and opportunities for companies – Cédric Morana
- VLAIO – Flemish participation and opportunities for companies – Maarten Sileghem
- Testimony & experience from Agoria – practical insights – Anje Van Vlierberghe
17:15 – 17:30
Questions & Answers
From 17:30 onwards
Networking reception