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
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
What happens to trust when citizens get time, context and honest answers Most people do not arrive at a conversation about biotechnology as blank sheets. They bring fragments of news, supermarket impressions, social media debates and past controversies. By the time they walk into a room
Inside the room: emotions, hopes and red lines from exploratory co-creation with citizens Most people do not meet biotechnology in a lab or a policy paper. They meet it in the supermarket, on social media or in headlines about crises and controversies. That is
From lab concepts to real-world conversations, why context changes the trust conversation in biotechnology Biotechnology does not live in a vacuum. The same innovation can look like a promising solution, a potential risk
Why the order of conversations matters when talking about biotechnology When people think about engagement in technology development, they often picture a single workshop where “all stakeholders” are invited to the same room. It
What extended risk-benefit mappings reveal about people’s hopes and concerns Most debates around biotechnology start with lists of risks and benefits. On paper, these lists look neutral and manageable. In real life, they collide with
Capacity Building Workshops – Join the conversation on trustworthy biotech B-Trust is launching a series of sector-specific online workshops to share key findings from the project and explore how its trust-building methodology can
A practical methodology to bring farmers, citizens and biotech innovators to the same table How do you feel when technologies that clearly spark controversy develop over your head and hit the shelves before
Biotechnology has the potential to reshape agri-food and bio-based systems, but too often promising innovations stall between demonstration and market uptake. Beyond technical or regulatory hurdles, a recurring challenge emerges: misalignment with real-world
The Horizon Europe project B-Trust, coordinated by Flanders’ FOOD, strengthens consumer trust in biotechnology through structured co-creation supported by systems thinking. Transparent, shared insights on risks and benefits feed dialogue and design choices.