D2.1. Report on research capacity building and knowledge transfer

The Know4Nano project is funded under the HORIZON-WIDERA-2023-ACCESS-02 programme Grant
Agreement No. 101159710, and it aims to strengthen knowledge and skills transfer for the applications of
nanotechnology in biosensors development for pathogen detection in food safety. The Know4Nano project
brings together BioSense Institute (BIOS) and three leading EU research institutions, whose complementary
expertise in the field of bionanotechnology (BnT) will be leveraged to develop cutting-edge biosensing
platforms for practical applications along the farm-to-fork food chain. By establishing a knowledge transfer
platform based on carefully designed mobilities, trainings and novel approaches in mutual collaboration,
trainings and research and development activities, the project will improve the excellence capacities of
BIOS, while enhancing strategic networking activities between all partners. Know4Nano will enable BIOS
researchers to acquire essential expertise, competencies, and skills in nanomaterials, biosensors,
microfluidics, and food safety. This development will expand their individual research portfolios, thereby
boosting the institution's research reputation. Furthermore, the strategically designed collaboration will
enhance BIOS’s research management and administrative capacities, unlocking the full potential of existing
research and increasing the applicability of its results.
The deliverable D2.1. Report on research capacity building and knowledge transfer provide the 1st version
of the progress report on research capacity building and knowledge transfer within the project and present
the report of WP2. Research capacity building and knowledge transfer in BnT. The report is designed to
track the development and dissemination of expertise among project members and within the consortium.
It will detail the implementation of training programs, workshops, and mentorship activities aimed at
enhancing the skills and competencies of the involved researcher, teams and all project members.
Furthermore, the document will highlight the transfer of knowledge through internal seminars, shared
resources, publications, and presentations carried out by project members.
The deliverable is containing report from Know4Nano workshops organized at the beginning of the project,
training and lecturers both at home and host institution, online lectures, workshops, and presentations,
participation at conferences, training on equipment, etc. By documenting these activities, the report ensures
transparency and accountability in the project’s capacity-building efforts and establishes a clear framework
for monitoring progress in knowledge transfer. This scope sets the foundation for evaluating how effectively
the project strengthens research capacity and promotes the dissemination of expertise across the
consortium.