The B-Trust project has been recognised with the award “Best Biotechnology Trust & Co-Creation Governance Initiative 2026 – Europe” at the GHP Biotechnology & Lifesciences Awards 2026.
This recognition highlights the work carried out by the B-Trust consortium over the course of the project to explore how trust around biotechnology can be strengthened through dialogue, transparency and stakeholder participation.
Since its launch in December 2023, B-Trust has brought together partners from across Europe to work with citizens, farmers, industry representatives, researchers and policymakers. Through a series of co-creation and co-design activities, the project has explored how different actors perceive biotechnology and what conditions are needed for innovation to be considered trustworthy and socially robust.
A central outcome of the project is the development of a structured co-creation programme designed to help stakeholders identify trust barriers, better understand concerns and expectations, and work collaboratively on practical responses. The programme follows four phases – Explore, Involve, Assess and Co-design – guiding stakeholders from the initial mapping of risks, benefits and perceptions through to the joint development of governance measures and good practices.
These activities have generated valuable insights into how biotechnology is perceived across different contexts and how inclusive engagement processes can support more transparent decision-making and innovation pathways. The work has also contributed to the creation of the B-Trust Forum, an open space where stakeholders can access project resources, training materials and recordings of webinars and masterclasses, while continuing the dialogue around biotechnology and trust.
The award recognises not only the outcomes of the project, but also the collaborative effort behind them. The B-Trust consortium brings together expertise in agri-food and bio-based innovation, life sciences, social innovation, communication and evaluation, including partners Flanders’ FOOD, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark, FOOD+i, Biovia, VIB, Alice down the rabbit hole and LAMA.
As the project approaches its conclusion in May 2026, the focus is increasingly on its legacy: ensuring that the methodologies, tools and insights developed through B-Trust continue to support stakeholders working on biotechnology innovation and governance across Europe.
B-Trust recognised as “Best Biotechnology Trust & Co-Creation Governance Initiative 2026 – Europe”
The B-Trust project has been recognised with the award “Best Biotechnology Trust & Co-Creation Governance Initiative 2026 – Europe” at the GHP Biotechnology & Lifesciences Awards 2026.
This recognition highlights the work carried out by the B-Trust consortium over the course of the project to explore how trust around biotechnology can be strengthened through dialogue, transparency and stakeholder participation.
Since its launch in December 2023, B-Trust has brought together partners from across Europe to work with citizens, farmers, industry representatives, researchers and policymakers. Through a series of co-creation and co-design activities, the project has explored how different actors perceive biotechnology and what conditions are needed for innovation to be considered trustworthy and socially robust.
A central outcome of the project is the development of a structured co-creation programme designed to help stakeholders identify trust barriers, better understand concerns and expectations, and work collaboratively on practical responses. The programme follows four phases – Explore, Involve, Assess and Co-design – guiding stakeholders from the initial mapping of risks, benefits and perceptions through to the joint development of governance measures and good practices.
These activities have generated valuable insights into how biotechnology is perceived across different contexts and how inclusive engagement processes can support more transparent decision-making and innovation pathways. The work has also contributed to the creation of the B-Trust Forum, an open space where stakeholders can access project resources, training materials and recordings of webinars and masterclasses, while continuing the dialogue around biotechnology and trust.
The award recognises not only the outcomes of the project, but also the collaborative effort behind them. The B-Trust consortium brings together expertise in agri-food and bio-based innovation, life sciences, social innovation, communication and evaluation, including partners Flanders’ FOOD, Food & Bio Cluster Denmark, FOOD+i, Biovia, VIB, Alice down the rabbit hole and LAMA.
As the project approaches its conclusion in May 2026, the focus is increasingly on its legacy: ensuring that the methodologies, tools and insights developed through B-Trust continue to support stakeholders working on biotechnology innovation and governance across Europe.
More information about the award can be found here:
https://ghpnews.digital/issues/biotechnology-and-lifesciences-awards-2026/8/
B-Trust is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe programme under Grant Agreement No. 101134847.
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Th B-Trust project aims to develop a transparent governance model that promotes the application of biotechnology in the agri-food and bio-based sectors. This model works towards improving industrial competitiveness and contribute to environmental, economic, and social sustainability, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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