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Mercè Balcells

Director of the UdL Foundation and the TECNIO DBA-UdL Center | DBA-UdL Lleida, Spain
Mercè Balcells

Biography

She has worked at ETSEAFIV since 1998, in different research groups on projects related, in an initial stage, to the analysis of mycotoxins in food and, subsequently, in a multidisciplinary group focused on agricultural pest control. Since 2005, she has been the director of the DBA – UdL Center, which develops and transfers technology in the field of bioeconomy, and since 2021, she has been the director of the UdL Foundation.

Sessions

11:30h
Roundtable | Innovation Hub

TECNIO Innovation Experience: Connecting Science and Industry in the Chemical Sector

Anna Bacardit
Anna Bacardit A3-UdL Director of the A3 Leather Innovation Center Speaker
Manuel Palacín
Manuel Palacín Associació TECNIO Director Moderator
Mercè Balcells
Mercè Balcells DBA-UdL Director of the UdL Foundation and the TECNIO DBA-UdL Center Speaker
Ricardo Micó
Ricardo Micó Cromogenia Technical and Commercial Director of the Tanning Division Speaker

#R&D, #technologytransfer

2026-06-04 11:30 2026-06-04 11:55 Europe/Madrid TECNIO Innovation Experience: Connecting Science and Industry in the Chemical Sector The TECNIO Innovation Experience interview will showcase a real collaboration between a TECNIO research group and a company from the chemical sector, highlighting how scientific knowledge can be effectively transferred into industrial applications. Through this conversation, attendees will gain insight into the challenges and opportunities of bridging academia and industry, from applied research to market implementation. The session will explore key success factors in technology transfer, including collaboration models, innovation processes, and the impact generated for both partners. Designed to inspire researchers, companies, and innovation stakeholders, this interview will illustrate the value of cooperation in driving competitiveness and advancing the chemical industry. Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció
Thu 4 11:30h - 11:55h Innovation Hub Area - Stand Acció Public access

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