Project Kick-off Meeting
We’re delighted to kick off the Twinn4MicroUp project, a groundbreaking Horizon Europe initiative aimed at addressing the global challenge of plastic pollution. With a focus on leveraging microbial technologies, this project seeks to transform plastic waste into valuable bioproducts, offering a sustainable and innovative solution to a pressing environmental issue.
The official kick-off meeting brought together all participating partners, setting the foundation for a highly collaborative and impactful project. This event was a significant milestone, as it provided an opportunity for the consortium to align on goals, define key deliverables, and strategize on how best to achieve our vision of sustainable plastic waste upcycling.
Throughout the meeting, the spotlight was on fostering collaboration, strengthening partnerships, and laying out a clear roadmap for success. Partners explored how cutting-edge microbial processes could be utilized to convert waste into materials and resources that can feed into a circular economy. With each partner bringing their expertise to the table, the discussions were dynamic, forward-looking, and driven by a shared commitment to making a difference.
Evangelos Topakas (NTUA), the coordinator of our project, welcoming aboard all members of the consortium
Gennaro Agrimi (UNIBA)
Marija Mojicevic (TUS)
Jasmina Nikodinovic-Runic (IMGGE)
This project represents a step forward in redefining how we approach plastic waste—not as a problem to be discarded but as an untapped resource with vast potential. By combining scientific innovation, teamwork, and a clear vision for sustainability, Twinn4MicroUp aims to deliver impactful solutions that will benefit both industry and the environment.
This is just the beginning of an exciting journey. Over the coming months and years, we’ll be sharing updates, breakthroughs, and ways for you to engage with this transformative project. Together, we can turn today’s challenges into tomorrow’s opportunities.
Stay tuned as we work towards a cleaner future, powered by science and collaboration.
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Team building with a guided tour to the Acropolis and the slopes