From 3 to 5 December, the Convent of São Francisco in Coimbra hosted the 2nd edition of the European Funds Exhibition, a national initiative of Portugal 2030, organised by the Regional Coordination and Development Commission of the Centre (CCDR Centro), with the support of Coimbra City Council.
GreenCoLab participated in the event with an exhibition stand, represented by Fátima Pereira, communications specialist, and Bernardo Carvalho, PhD student from Biorefinary WG, to demonstrate the organization’s algae-based solutions, services, and main lines of research to the public.
As part of the event, Bernardo Carvalho gave an institutional presentation on showcasing GreenCoLab during the “Research and Health” Pitch Session, highlighting the role of algae biotechnology in promoting a more sustainable, innovative and future-oriented economy.
Over three days, the programme featured a diverse set of initiatives, including roundtables, presentations of beneficiary projects, and thematic sessions on areas such as Research and Health, Territory and Mobility, Green Innovation and Decarbonisation, and more. These moments provided opportunities to reflect, share experiences, and disseminate innovative solutions developed across the country.
The closing session was led by the Minister of Economy and Territorial Management, Manuel Castro Almeida, who delivered a message of confidence and hope for a greener, more sustainable, and socially cohesive future, highlighting the importance of collaboration among public, private, and scientific entities in building innovative solutions.
