In order to support ELIXIR's industry and innovation programme, the ELIXIR Hub is encouraging the Nodes to host Industry engagement days with the aim to connect with the national industry ecosystem and boost the open innovation ecosystem in the life sciences in the country.
Companies will have the chance to learn more about ELIXIR services and to forge strong links with the local ELIXIR representatives running these services, and consider building collaborative projects.
This scheme gives the opportunity to Nodes to explore the relevant national landscape, and define the Node’s motivation and focus for building an industry engagement strategy aligned with the Node’s strategic goals and priorities.
This scheme covers the costs of the venue, catering, travel expenses and salary costs up to a maximum of 1/2 person month per project.
See the detailed information about the 2023 Open call for how to apply.
Benefits of hosting an Industry Day
- To understand industry’s bioinformatics and bio-data needs in your country/region and be inspired for funding proposals.
- To showcase the Node’s resources and national infrastructure to funders and industry, therefore helping to increase long term sustainability for bioinformatics resources.
- To establish/strengthen relationships with local companies.
What could follow-up after the event
- Start a collaborative project with an industry partner through a Knowledge Exchange Scheme
- Work on a collaborative BioHackathon project
Relevant document: How to Engage with Industry