Bulgarian National Science Program "Healthy foods for a strong bioeconomy and quality of life"


Title: Healthy foods for a strong bioeconomy and quality of life

Funding source: Horizon 2020

Implementation period: 11/2018 - 07/2023

Country: Bulgaria

Target groups: Scientific organizations, universities, business, society and citizens, NGOs

Description: 

The program aims to provide conditions for conducting fundamental and applied scientific research to create adapted modern models and technologies for the production of healthy foods for a strong regional bioeconomy and to improve the quality of life of the population of the Republic of Bulgaria.

The program is focused on the research in the following areas:

  • development of innovative bio-products such as functional foods and nutritional supplements with proven health claims for beneficial effects for consumers;
  • development of innovative technologies and processes for the production of food products with added value, stabilized only with natural substances;
  • development of methods for identification and proof of safety, quality and authenticity of traditional and innovative food and organic products;
  • development of innovative bio-preparations with application in the food industry for the control and production of safe and harmless foods;
  • research and development of bio-preparations for biocontrol of pathogens and increasing yields of pure food raw materials in agriculture.

Link to the website: https://www.agriacad.bg/en/science-and-education/programs/nnphrani-2