- The event, organized by AseBio and the Government of Navarra through the public company Sodena, was held on Tuesday at the Baluarte Conference Center in Pamplona.
- The sessions analyzed and discussed how biotechnology is an indispensable tool for addressing the most pressing challenges of our time.
- The Green Innovation Forum provided a space for generating new business and investment opportunities, thanks to its partnering platform, which facilitated more than 200 one-to-one meetings.
On November 19, the Baluarte Conference Center in Pamplona (Navarre) hosted the fifth edition of the Green Innovation Forum. Organized by AseBio and the Government of Navarra through the public company Sodena, the Green Innovation Forum brought together more than 200 professionals from 120 companies from eight countries to discuss the opportunities offered by biotechnology as a key tool in the transition to a more sustainable, carbon-neutral, and greener economic model.
“A plan is currently being developed to develop synthetic biology in Navarre with an entrepreneurial vision. We have a clear objective of making Navarre one of the leading regions in this field, promoting an innovative, sustainable, and collaborative business ecosystem that fosters economic development, scientific advancement, and improved quality of life. We are convinced that it can be a valuable tool in the ecological transition,” said Mikel Irujo Amezaga, Minister of Industry, Ecological Transition, and Digital Business for the Government of Navarra and president of Sodena, during his welcome speech at the Green Innovation Forum.
The program for this edition focused throughout its seven sessions on key issues for the green transition, such as the role of OMICs applied to nutrition and food tech; the challenges facing synthetic biology and the horizon it presents; the role of biotechnology in protecting our soils; the regulatory challenges posed by new genome editing techniques; the keys to moving towards a carbon-neutral world; and the importance of concepts such as collaboration and transfer in the bioeconomy, among others.
Biotechnology is an indispensable tool for addressing the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. Climate change, resource scarcity, and biodiversity loss demand innovative and sustainable solutions. It is imperative that we develop biotechnological technologies that are not only effective but also respectful of ecosystems and communities. This platform, in which the exchange of ideas, collaboration, and the generation of synergies are fundamental, offers us a unique opportunity to join forces and build a more sustainable future,” said Adriana Casillas, Vice President of AseBio and CEO & Co-founder of Tebrio.
The Green Innovation Forum has provided a space for generating new business and investment opportunities, thanks to its partnering platform, which has facilitated more than 200 one-to-one meetings, as well as the opportunity for nearly a dozen companies to present their business plans to an audience of 16 professional investors.
This forum represents everyone’s commitment to a greener and more sustainable future. The passage of Storm Dana through the Valencian Community has led to a new natural disaster, which once again highlights the urgent need to react and take action. Europe must be alert and commit to sectors such as biotechnology, which plays a fundamental role in the search for innovative solutions that contribute significantly to the well-being of the planet,” concluded AseBio President Rocío Arroyo.
The day before, those registered for the event had the opportunity to visit CENER’s Biorefinery and Bioenergy Center (BIO2C) and attend the reception in the Armas Hall of the Citadel of Pamplona, where, in addition to Rocío Arroyo Arranz, president of Asebio, Juan Cruz Cigudosa, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation, and Universities, and Iñaki Larraya Garayalde, managing director of Sodena, also spoke.
