Alma Mater Studiorum Università di Bologna (UNIBO)
Profile
UNIBO is the first Italian institution for attracting H2020 funding in the agrifood and bioeconomy sector and among the top5 universities in Europe. UNIBO can bring cutting edge expertise in research and innovation and a broad knowledge and experience in education across the entire agrifood sectors thanks to its multi-campus structure and >2000 researchers active in agrifood in more than 11 different departments.
As a comprehensive research university, UNIBO invests in multidisciplinary cross-cultural approach and in connecting research and teaching. Being an active university leading and participating in EU research and academic cooperation projects, UNIBO has formed knowledge alliances with industries and public/private organisations and is a hub of international networks. Beyond its European links, it enjoys multiple connections with America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Competences & Capabilities
- Animal productions
- Aquaculture
- Bio-based products and processes
- Biomass feedstocks, environment and plant biotech
- Blue biotechnologies
- Climate and climate services
- Industrial symbiosis
- Raw materials
- Renewable energy
- Circular Economy
- Fisheries
- Food processing, preservation and packaging
- Food safety and traceability
- New technologies and digital innovations in agrifood
- Primary plant production
- Waste management
- Public engagement, social resilience and behaviour change
- Health and iHealth
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Reducing desertification, improving soils and increasing carbon sequestration through biological charcoal (biochar) and compost
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Using technology to fight food fraud
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Reversing the obesity epidemic by detecting risks in childhood
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Using waste and by-products to create a novel organic fertiliser
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Increasing the sustainability of European aquaculture
SPIN
2020
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This project is developing a nutritional supplement to support the immune system in the fight against infection by SARS-CoV-2
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Improving traceability of fish and olive oil
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Improving sustainability, animal welfare and productivity in dairy farming
Mapping of Soil Organic Matter (MOSOM)
2021 > 2022
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Assessing and tracking changes in soil quality remotely
PASS
2020
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PASS will design plasma-assisted sanitation systems for packaging, equipment and tools used in the processing and handling of food products as a barrier to viruses and bacteria
Safelivery
2020
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Safelivery will develop innovative food delivery services and protocols to reduce the risk of surface and packaging contamination of “Ready To Eat Foods” with the COVID-19 virus and other agents
Water AI Based Support Tool (WAIST)
2024 > 2025
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AI-Based Water Management for Sustainable Agriculture
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Call for Delivery Partner - TeamUp Programme
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EIT Food is looking for a partner to help us deliver TeamUp - a Startup Team Builder programme of EIT Food.