SECRETed H2020 project - 8th Press Release

8th PRESS RELEASE The SECRETed project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Grant Agreement No. 101000794. This publication reflects only the author’s views and the European Union is not liable for any use that may be made of the information contained therein. Sustainable Exploitation of bio-based Compounds Revealed and Engineered from naTural sources © copyright SECRETed – Gold Sponsor of BIOKET 2025 11 - 13 March, Brussels, Belgium SECRETed Project Final Event The Final Event of the SECRETed project was successfully held alongside the BIOKET Conference-Exhibition, which took place from March 11–13, 2025 in Brussels. The event provided an ideal platform to highlight the project’s results and foster strategic connections across the bioeconomy sector. BIOKET 2025 demonstrated strong industry engagement, attracting: • 619 participants • 58 sponsors and exhibitors • 16 start-ups • 20 pitch presentations • 1290 B2B meetings PRESS RELEASE 8: SECRETed - Gold Sponsor of BIOKET 2025 11 - 13 March, Brussels, Belgium SECRETed gained substantial visibility, engaging directly with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including SMEs, large corporations, investors, academic institutions, and researchers. The project facilitated meaningful exchanges, reinforcing its outreach and impact in the bioeconomy sectors. Highlights and Contributions at BIOKET 2025 SECRETed, as a Gold Sponsor of BIOKET event participated and contributed through a series of high-impact activities: • Exhibition Booth: The SECRETed booth attracted considerable attention, offering insights into project findings and sparking interest in post-project collaboration opportunities. • Conference Bag: All attendees received the SECRETed material (folder, flyer, program, and pen), which was included in the conference bag, ensuring consistent project visibility throughout the event. • Dedicated KET-8 Session: “Unlocking the potential of marine biotechnology for bioactive compounds production” featured six key project partners presenting the project outcomes and results, future challenges, and opportunities. Presenting partners: IDENER R&D, MATIS, University of Sevilla, Sphera Encapsulation, University of Athens, and Bio Base Europe Pilot Plant. • KET-6 Session Contribution: SECRETed was also represented in the session “Innovating Bio-Based Solutions for Cosmetics, Personal Care & Healthcare” by a presentation from Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen; partner of SECRETed. • Poster Session: Two technical posters from project partners, Blue Synergy and Lund University, showcased detailed findings on biosurfactants and sustainability assessments. PRESS RELEASE 8: SECRETed - Gold Sponsor of BIOKET 2025 11 - 13 March, Brussels, Belgium © copyright