Launch of the project: "Consolidation of the integration of the Romanian node METROFOOD-RO in the European research infrastructure METROFOOD-RI" (Acronym: METROFOOD-RO Evolve)
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FOR FOOD BIORESOURCES - IBA BUCHAREST, together with its partners, announces the launch of the project "Consolidation of the integration of the Romanian node METROFOOD-RO in the European research infrastructure METROFOOD-RI (METROFOOD-RO Evolve)" .
With a duration of 36 months (11/2024 – 10/2027), the project aims to develop and modernize the national research infrastructure to support integration into the European METROFOOD-RI network, thus strengthening Romania's ability to contribute to the advancement of knowledge in what concerns food quality and safety.
The value of the project
The total value of the financing contract is 15,430,903.00 lei, of which:
- 8,605,000.00 lei represents the non-refundable contribution from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF);
- 6,045,000.00 lei come from the national budget.
Strategic partnership
The project is implemented by a consortium formed by the following research institutions and prestigious universities in Romania:
- INSTITUTUL NAȚIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU BIORESURSE ALIMENTARE – IBA BUCUREȘTI (lider de parteneriat);
- INSTITUTUL NAȚIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU OPTOELECTRONICĂ – INOE 2000;
- INSTITUTUL NAȚIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU TEHNOLOGII IZOTOPICE ȘI MOLECULARE – INCDTIM;
- UNIVERSITATEA DE ȘTIINTELE VIEȚII "REGELE MIHAI I" DIN TIMIȘOARA;
- INSTITUTUL NAȚIONAL DE CERCETARE-DEZVOLTARE PENTRU MAȘINI ȘI INSTALAȚII DESTINATE AGRICULTURII ȘI INDUSTRIEI ALIMENTARE – INMA;
- UNIVERSITATEA DE ȘTIINȚE AGRONOMICE ȘI MEDICINĂ VETERINARĂ DIN BUCUREȘTI;
- UNIVERSITATEA "DUNĂREA DE JOS";
- UNIVERSITATEA DIN BUCUREȘTI.
Main activities
The project focuses on the following main components:
- Consolidation of the METROFOOD-RO national node (A1): improving research and innovation capacities by adopting advanced technologies;
- Implementation of activities, evaluation and impact of the project (A2): ensuring a transparent and efficient implementation process;
- Exploratory research (A3): generating new knowledge to support innovation in the agri-food sector;
- Publicity and management (A4): promoting project results and ensuring good management of resources.
The impact of the project
Through this project, METROFOOD-RO will become a reference point in the European research infrastructure, supporting:
- Development of innovative technologies in the field of food bioresources;
- Inter-institutional collaboration at national and European level;
- Increasing the impact of Romanian research in the European scientific community.
Additional Information
For more details about the project and its activities, please contact:
NATIONAL RESEARCH-DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE FOR FOOD BIORESOURCES – IBA BUCHAREST
Email: office@bioresurse.ro