Specialized Thematic Training "Agri-Food Ecosystem Masterclass"
Following an overview of the agri-food ecosystem, it became apparent that there is a lack of ambitious startups in Lithuania that address global issues in the agri-food sector and also align with the smart specialization theme "Safe Food and Sustainable Agrobiological Resources." To facilitate the agri-food ecosystem, specialized thematic training is being organized to enhance competencies in this field. The training focuses on the Central and Western Lithuanian regions.
The specialized thematic training is designed for researchers, PhD students, and young, innovative companies developing ideas in the agri-food sector, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of companies in this sector. More information about the event can be found here.
AGENDA 25.10.2024
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Topic |
Presentation Guidelines |
Speaker |
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9:00 – 9:20 |
Introduction. The Future of the Agri-Food Sector in Lithuania: Trends and Innovations. |
Overview of trends. Latest Dealroom and AgFunder review. Present examples of what is funded by the Innovation Agency, LMT projects, Horizon Europe, national and international projects, INOPAžanga, INOBrand, FEASTS project. |
Dr. Karolina Trakšelytė-Rupšienė, Smart Specialization Coordinator, BioTech Lab, Innovation Agency |
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9:20 – 10:00 |
Relevant EU Regulations. Novel Food Regulation and Application Preparation. |
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Agnė Vilkoicaitė, Chief Specialist, State Food and Veterinary Service, and VMVT Food Safety Specialist |
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10:00 – 10:20 |
Coffee Break |
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10:20 – 11:05 |
The Path from Science-Based Idea to First Revenue. The Nuances of Startup Creation, Scaling, and Market Integration in the Agro-Food Sector. |
Idea generation and validation. Team formation specifics. Business plan development. Pricing. Market entry strategy and competitor analysis. Scaling the business. |
Simon Maas Chairman of the Smart 4 Agri-food S3-partnership (European Cluster Partnership of the Year 2022)
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11:05 – 12:00 |
Attracting Investors |
How to make a science-based agri-food sector idea attractive to investors? (Theory behind pitching) |
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12:00 – 13:00 |
Lunch Break |
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13:00 – 13:45 |
Collaboration with Universities: International Practice |
How to share IP |
Foreign lecturer, Polish professor |
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13:45 – 14:30 |
Practical Example of University Collaboration in Lithuania |
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Dr. Alvija Šalaševičienė, Director, KTU Food Institute |
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14:30 – 14:50 |
Coffee Break |
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14:50 – 15:35 |
How to Launch Innovative Food into Space? |
Practical example of how to develop innovations in the agri-food sector. Supergarden CEO will share practical experience in developing innovations in the agri-food sector and, of course, how to launch those innovations into space. |
Laura Kaziukonienė, CEO, Supergarden |
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15:35 – 15:55 |
Funding Opportunities and Promotion of Internationalization |
Funding tools map |
Dovilė Maruškaitė, Key Client Manager, Innovation Agency |
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15:55 – 16:15 |
International Opportunities in Horizon Europe Cluster 6 Program |
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Lina Liepytė, National Contact Person, Lithuanian Science Council, Action Group "Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment" |