BIOVEGEN Session “Innovative companies and R&D financing” – Curriculum reviews

Moderate: Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna (BIOVEGEN)

Innovative Companies:

INCENTIA: A world of possibilities. DVA IBERIA. Andrés de La Cruz. Global Head of Crop Nutrition

Andres de la Cruz He is an Agricultural Engineer, with a doctorate in Agricultural Economics and Policy and an expert in international trade in fertilizers, biostimulants, ecological fertilizers, biocontrol, etc. Within the world of plant nutrition, he has international experience in the design, manufacturing, marketing, training and technical support of products for plant nutrition and biocontrol. He has been working in the agricultural world for almost 29 years, both in Spain and in other parts of the world.

MAFA BIOSCIENCE. Hanan El Bakkali. Regulatory Affairs Director

Hanan El Bakkali She has a degree in chemistry in 2005 from the Abdelmalek Essaadi University, Tetouan, Morocco, she has a master's degree in Advanced Chemistry in 2008 from the University of Malaga, she has a PhD in Bioinorganic Chemistry in 2014 from the University of Granada (Faculty of Pharmacy), His postdoctoral stays took place during the years 2014 and 2015 at the same university. During his stay of more than 7 years at the University of Granada he has worked in various areas and topics related to scientific research. He has held the position of professor giving practical classes in the subjects (Inorganic Chemistry, Basic Principles of Chemistry and Bioinorganic Chemistry) in the Pharmacy degree. He has worked on research techniques, such as preparation and characterization of compounds of various natures. His scientific production includes 7 articles published in international journals with a high impact index, 30 conferences participating in national and international conferences. He has extensive experience in the visibility and dissemination of scientific results as well as new products. She is currently responsible for the R&D and regulations department at the company MAFA Bioscience SA, a subsidiary of Aceites Sierra Sur SA. She is in charge of coordinating all the activities of the R&D projects, reviewing the results, preparing the registration dossiers. of products manufactured in accordance with the new regulations in force.

TricoPharming: From medicinal trichomes research to business. TRICOPHARMING. Luis Matias. CEO and co-founder

Luis Matias Hernandez He has a degree in Biochemistry from the University of Navarra, a Master in Plant Biotechnology from CIHEAM-Crete (International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies), a PhD in Plant Genetics from the University of Milan and a Master in International Health (Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland). ). Upon returning to Spain 8 years ago, he worked as a Post-doc at the Agrogenomics Research Center (CRAG), as a principal researcher at the company Sequentia Biotech and for two years he has been CEO and founding partner of the company. Biotech Tricopharming Research based in Barcelona and the Canary Islands. Additionally, he is a founding member of the group Big Van, scientists on wheels a group of scientists where science is disseminated in a very peculiar way.

Fertilosophy: the science behind sustainability. ANTONIO TARAZONA. Sergio Monzón. R&D&I Manager

Sergio Monzon He has a degree in chemistry (University of Zaragoza). MBA in management and international markets (Pompeu i Fabra University). Expert program in Biostimulants and Biocontrol (Official College of Agricultural Engineers) COIAL. More than 10 years of experience in the agri-food sector, of which 6 in agriculture, mainly in formulation processes and botanical extracts.

Management and financing:

Financing opportunities in R&D projects in the agri-food sector. CDTI. Carlos Sanchez. Biotechnology and Agri-Food Department

Carlos Sánchez Lafuente He is a Technician in the Department of Biotechnology, Health Technologies and Agri-Food, belonging to the Directorate of Technological Evaluation and Cooperation of the CDTI. Carlos is an Agricultural Engineer from the Polytechnic University of Madrid and has more than 20 years of experience in managing R&D programs, both national and international.

AEI-State Research Agency. Mª Ángeles Ferre. Scientific-Technical Thematic Programs

María Ángeles Ferre is a Mining Engineer from the ETS of Mining Engineers of Madrid. Specialist in Energy and Fuels. He began his professional career at OCICARBON managing the National Research and Development Program in its Clean Use of Coal area. Likewise, it participated in more than 40 projects for the Dissemination and Transfer of Technologies for the Clean Use of Fossil Fuels of the different Framework Programs of the European Union. Later at CIEMAT he carried out the Technical Coordination of the CIEMAT-El BIERZO Project “Center for Advanced Technologies for the Capture and Storage of CO2”. Likewise, he coordinated the “Singular Strategic Project” – Advanced Technologies for the Reduction, Capture and Storage of CO2”. She has been Director of International Relations of the CO2 Capture Program of the CIUDAD DE LA ENERGÍA FOUNDATION. She has served as Deputy Deputy Director of Public-Private Collaboration Strategies at the MINISTRY OF SCIENCE AND INNOVATION and subsequently as
Deputy Deputy Director General of Public-Private Collaboration at the MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITIVENESS in the period 2008-2012. From May 1, 2013 until June 2016, she held the position of Deputy Director General of Public-Private Collaboration in the MINISTRY OF ECONOMY AND COMPETITIVENESS. She currently holds the position of Head of the Subdivision of Scientific-Technical Thematic Programs, of the STATE RESEARCH AGENCY, (Ministry of Science and Innovation).

BIOVEGEN-Plant Biotechnology Technology Platform. Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna. Coordinator

Gonzaga Ruiz de Gauna Gutiérrez He is an agricultural engineer and has a Master's degree in Biotechnology Business Management from the Aliter International Business School. Currently, he works as manager and coordinator of the Association for the Promotion of R&D in Plant Genomics (INVEGEN) entity that brings together companies and research organizations in the agriculture and plant production sector, and that aims to improve the competitiveness of the sector through the incorporation of new technologies and the promotion of R&D activities related to Plant Biotechnology such as innovation engine.

Questions and discussion.