Event
BioBoosters Network - Key to Circular Transition!
The BioBoosters network reveals new developments after the end of the project that launched numerous joint projects and new applications of the shared open innovation excellence from Canada to Eastern Europe.
Join us in open webinar 15 April 2026 at 13.00 - 15.00 CEST | 14.00 - 16.00 EEST
Webinar is organised in collaboration with EUSBSR PA Bioeconomy & the BioBoosters Network.
English
13.00 Introduction – Launching the BioBoosters Network!
13.10 Panel discussion – BioBoosters on Stage
Lessons on new applications of the BioBoosters Hackathon model. Scaling the process with precision to match a targeted approach to the need.
- Steered by Paper Province - Stelumar Hackathon connected solution providers from Nordic Countries to match their offers to Canadian markets. Can the BioBoosters hackathon be used as an effective Cross-Atlantic innovation bridge?
Panellists: Gry Lenschow Andersen, Project Manager - Estonian University of Life Sciences introduced the hackathon knowhow to BIOEAST initiative. What was the impact of the BIOEAST open innovation challenge that discovered 8 promising solutions to accelerate bioeconomy in Eastern Europe?
Panellist: Head of the Department of Innovation and Knowledge Transfer, Katrin Kepp - Jamk University of Applied Sciences has expanded hackathon service sales with scaled-to-fit models and a modular approach. With 40 hackathons delivered what is the outlook for future hackathon demand?
Panellist: Senior Advisor, Eija Iso-Ahola
Panel discussion is moderated by Anna Aalto.
13.50 Commentary Note
Insights on inter-regional projects empowering green growth in the Baltic Sea Region from EUSBSR PA Bioeconomy, Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Lithuania
14.00 Impact Stories
A research team from Poland tackling a challenge of soil contamination in Lithuania – Behind the scenes of Toksika Hackathon. Presented by Katarzyna Zimowska from Jerzy Haber Institute of Catalysis and Surface Chemistry
From multiple solutions provided to new-coming organiser – hackathon journey of IFN Schoenow Presented by Prof. Dr. Daniel Pleissner
14.30 Rethinking Textile Waste - Wendre Hackathon by BioBoosters Network
Presented by Toomas Toodu, Head of Green Cluster at Pärnu County Innovation Hub.
Wendre Hackathon call is already open, see more and apply by 19 April 2026.
14.45 Open floor for comments and questions
Please note the schedule is subject to change.
