On June 12, 2025, Odesa State Agrarian University, in partnership with the National Contact Point of the European Union\u2019s Framework Programme \u201cHorizon Europe,\u201d hosted a round table titled \u201cEuropean Innovation Council and European Innovation Ecosystems: Instruments for Implementing R&D in the B2B Sector.\u201d<\/p>\n
The event brought together representatives from business, academia, innovation communities, project managers, and public sector institutions interested in the implementation of scientific and innovative projects in applied research, technology transfer, and the development of European innovation ecosystems.<\/p>\n
The primary goal of the round table was to promote science-business cooperation in the development and implementation of R&D projects in industrial and applied sectors. Special focus was given to the tools and open calls within the \u201cHorizon Europe\u201d Programme \u2013 the European Union\u2019s key funding programme for research and innovation \u2014 with particular emphasis on opportunities for the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n
During the event, participants explored success stories of Ukrainian organizations implementing projects under the EIC Accelerator instrument. Attendees received practical guidance on preparing project proposals, learned about the structure of project applications, evaluation criteria, and participated in group work to develop concepts for future initiatives.<\/p>\n
Speakers included:<\/p>\n
Oleh Rubel \u2013 Head of the National Contact Point (NCP) \u201cEuropean Innovation Council and European Innovation Ecosystems\u201d<\/p>\n
Serhii Sizonenko \u2013 Research Associate at the NCP<\/p>\n
Ivan Kulchytskyi \u2013 President of the NGO \u201cAgency of European Innovations\u201d<\/p>\n
Mykola Oseiko \u2013 Founder of the company \u201cCARBOMINER\u201d<\/p>\n
as well as other leading experts in the field.<\/p>\n
The round table was conducted in a hybrid format \u2013 offline at OSAU and online via Zoom \u2013 which enabled broader participation from various regions of Ukraine. All registered participants received electronic certificates of attendance.<\/p>\n
OSAU representatives played an active role in the event, sharing experience in implementing project initiatives and participating in all sessions and group work aimed at gaining practical knowledge and skills needed for successful proposal preparation. This involvement marks an important step toward strengthening the university\u2019s project activities and increasing its competitiveness within European programmes.<\/p>\n
The organizers expressed their gratitude to OSAU for providing the venue and expressed hope for continued mutually beneficial cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\t\t