FORKITS project – Realized study visit

Within the FORKITS project, a study visit of researchers from UniSMART-Foundation of the University of Padua, Italy was realized at Institute of Food Technology in Novi Sad on September 20-22, 2022. The heads of the Institute’s research centers and project managers presented current research work at FINS. During the visit, UniSMART presented the best practices in terms of technology transfer, competencies, education, and IP valorisation to a small delegation of researchers and staff from the project partners. A business tour was carried out to local innovative companies: Green House Food DOO, Baby Food Factory and Winery Deurić. An agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed during a meeting in Serbia. Future collaboration agreement includes thematic priorities, future activities and implemented collaboration agreements for the share of facilities and tools, as well as follow-up events.