FORCE REPAIR Partners Explore New Research Synergies at Biogipuzkoa Bioengineering Day

The FORCE REPAIR project partners, Biogipuzkoa Health Research Institute (BIOG), Vicomtech and CIDETEC, took part in the Bioengineering Day, an event organised by the Bioengineering Department at Biogipuzkoa to strengthen connections between different research areas and research organisations and explore opportunities for future collaboration.

The main objective of the event was to bring together researchers from different fields within Biogipuzkoa, as well as representatives of research centres such as Vicomtech and CIDETEC, to exchange knowledge, identify common research interests and establish new connections. The initiative aimed to encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and explore opportunities to jointly address future research calls and emerging research and innovation needs.

The programme featured presentations by research group leaders showcasing their research activities and areas of expertise, as well as insights into technology transfer opportunities from Esther Paguey (BIC Gipuzkoa), the Biogipuzkoa Innovation Support Unit and Patxi Gil (Miranmoon Pharma).

Participants also presented their ongoing work during a poster session, while a dedicated speed-dating activity encouraged networking and direct exchanges between researchers. The event concluded with a joint reflection session focused on identifying potential synergies, discussing common interests and defining possible next steps for future collaboration.

For FORCE REPAIR, such networking opportunities are particularly valuable in strengthening connections across research disciplines and fostering collaboration between partners working on innovative solutions for wound care. Bringing together complementary expertise in biomedical research, biomaterials and advanced technologies can help identify new approaches and opportunities to maximise the impact of research results.

The Bioengineering Day provided a valuable starting point for new connections and potential collaborative initiatives, reinforcing the importance of interdisciplinary cooperation in addressing emerging healthcare challenges.