On the 28th of January, the three winning teams of the 1st RefreSCAR Hackathon presented their solutions to the online protein-enthusiast community for the 6th RefreSCAR “Spotlight On” webinar titled “Protein Value Chains: Winning Solutions from the 1st RefreSCAR Hackathon”.
The webinar began with intros from the 2 keynote speakers Giulia Bizzo (DG RTD) and Francisco Castro Alves (DG AGRI) whom were also present at the in-person event.
🥇 Team Lucky Beans – First Place
The solution presented by Lucky Beans centred on improving the value chain for Irish faba beans, a promising source of sustainable plant protein, by creating a cooperative processing framework. This uses dry fractionation and thermal treatments to convert...
The SCAR ARCH Working Group has released the policy brief Quo vadis: lessons learned from 10 years of EU funded international R&I partnerships to foster the sustainability of globally connected agri-food systems.
Based on an analysis of 15 EU-funded projects (2014–2024) conducted by experts from the RefreSCAR project, the Portfolio Analysis (PA) highlights how international partnerships - particularly with Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) - have strengthened local...
On March 5 and 6, the Poly-crisis Workshop will bring together experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to explore how bioeconomy systems can better respond to complex and interconnected global challenges. The event aims to foster dialogue, identify critical knowledge gaps, and highlight research and innovation pathways that can strengthen resilience in the face of multiple, simultaneous crises.
We invite experts and stakeholders to participate in this workshop organised by the SCAR...
The SCAR Protein Task Force was invited to present its upcoming Policy Review & Analysis Report at the European Science Alliance for Agriculture and Food (ESAAF) Strategic Dialogue, “Diversifying Proteins for Sustainable Food Systems and Farmers,” held at the European Parliament in Brussels.
The report, titled “R&I for Alternative Protein Sources Towards Strategic Autonomy and Sustainability in EU Protein Production,” has been developed collaboratively by...
The 1st RefreSCAR Hackathon, held on 20-21 November 2025 in Vienna, Austria, brought together innovators, researchers, practitioners, SMEs, and policymakers from across Europe to co-develop practical, scalable solutions for strengthening protein value chains. Over two intense days of collaboration, nine interdisciplinary teams brainstormed, refined and presented ideas addressing key bottlenecks in Europe’s protein sector.
🚀 From ideas to impact: the Hackathon journey continues!
This session will host the 3 winning teams of the 1st RefreSCAR Hackathon, who will share their innovative concepts, walk us through their approaches and discuss how their ideas can strengthen protein value chains across Europe.
📅 Date: Wednesday, 28 January 2026
🕐 Time: 11.00-12.00 CET
📝 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eFJd2Fzz
For additional information, please contact:
2 October 2025, 10:00 CET (online)
Ahead of the 1st RefreSCAR Hackathon “Protein Value Chains: Global Demand, Local Challenges” (20–21 November 2025, Vienna), we are hosting an Info Webinar to support potential applicants and all interested parties.
The webinar will provide insights into the hackathon’s goals, expectations, and application process, helping interested teams prepare their proposals. Participation is highly recommended for anyone considering applying.
This...
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Socio-cultural and economic drivers and barriers of change for Sustainable Food Systems Transition AGENDA |
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| Meeting venue: SoZa Anna van Hannoverstraat 4, 2595 The Hague, The Netherlands |
Room: New York zaal |
Workshop Objectives:
The workshop on “Socio-cultural and economic drivers and...
🚀 Applications Now Open for the RefreSCAR Hackathon!
We're excited to announce that the Call for Applications is officially open for the RefreSCAR 1st Hackathon! This is your opportunity to collaborate with innovators, researchers, and policymakers to develop cutting-edge solutions for sustainable bioeconomy challenges.
Why Participate?
💡 Tackle real-world challenges identified by SCAR Working Groups.
🌍 Collaborate with experts across Europe.
🏆 Showcase your innovative ideas and make a...