Excellence Hubs | Plant Proteins | Advanced Foods Excel4Pro is a Horizon Europe project aiming to transform the agri-food sector by supporting cross-border collaboration and stimulating scientific excellence in Türkiye, Greece and Ukraine.https://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mwnrsemmes2u#Excel4Pro was represented at the XII IBA in Braga, Portugal, by Buse Bıyıklı, an MSc student from the GTU LabbioFood Team, supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Müge İşleten Hoşoğlu, presented research on machine learning & sunflower meal proteins 👉Read the full article: https://excel4pro.eu/excel4pro-at-xii-international-forum-on-industrial-bioprocesses-xii-iba/29 Sep 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwnrsemmes2uhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mwndj4kov22q🌱Less Waste, More Value! Today, on the International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste, we highlight the importance of making better use of the food and resources we already produce. 📅Join the #IDAFLW 2026 Global Event: https://www.fao.org/platform-food-loss-waste/flw-events/international-day-food-loss-and-waste/en 🔎 https://excel4pro.eu/mission-vision/ #Excel4Pro29 Sep 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwndj4kov22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mw42trgwzc2z#Excel4Pro is excited to announce a new #synergy with @dxhub.bsky.social, a Center of Excellence fostering innovation by connecting academia, businesses, government and society. 🌍Together, we’ll foster knowledge exchange, joint activities & stronger connections. 👉Learn more here: dx-hub.eu22 Sep 2026 10:55 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw42trgwzc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mu2gk56t2s26🌱From plant-based proteins to real-world bioprocessing! #Excel4Pro’s 1st #SummerSchool brought together 29 participants from 8 countries for five days of learning, hands-on training & collaboration on plant-based protein bioprocessing. 📲Read more: https://excel4pro.eu/excel4pros-1st-summer-school-bioprocessing-approaches-for-plant-based-protein-systems/27 Aug 2026 08:28 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu2gk56t2s26https://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3msdko3hbwk2b🔬We are excited to announce our second scientific publication, "Microbial Bioprocessing of Sunflower Protein Extracts: Nutritional, Techno-Functional and Bioactive Outcomes of Lactobacillus helveticus and Bacillus subtilis Fermentation Products". 📲Read here: excel4pro.eu/publications/ #Excel4Pro05 Aug 2026 12:46 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3msdko3hbwk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mrp2ey32ic2y🌱On 6–7 May, #Excel4Pro’s partner NTUA, represented by Prof. Magdalini Krokida, presented the newly established NTUA Plant-based Protein HUB in Greece, a platform designed to connect research, industry, and stakeholders across the #plantbased #protein value chain. 📲 https://excel4pro.eu/excel4pro-at-the-convert2green-project-final-review-meeting/28 Jul 2026 09:01 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrp2ey32ic2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mr7y6x6l4k2o🎉We are proud to announce the first scientific publication from the #Excel4Pro Project, "Comparative Effects of Bacterial and Yeast Fermentation on Nutritional & Bioactive Properties in Chickpea Protein Isolate" has been published in Food Science & Nutrition. 📲 excel4pro.eu/publications/22 Jul 2026 09:12 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr7y6x6l4k2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mr3awv6k6c2z📍On 17 July 2026, the #Excel4Pro consortium met in Thessaloniki for its 3rd Project Meeting, reviewing progress and preparing next steps. The meeting also featured "Taste Forward Thessaloniki" event, exploring the future of #sustainablefood and #alternativeproteins. 📲 https://excel4pro.eu/excel4pros-3rd-project-meeting-thessaloniki-greece/20 Jul 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mr3awv6k6c2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mqta7fktt22x📍Excel4Pro’s Journey Continues: 3rd Project Meeting in Thessaloniki is happening now! Today, the #Excel4Pro consortium is gathering at the Thessaloniki Innovation Zone for a day of collaboration, knowledge exchange and innovation. 🚀More updates are coming soon!17 Jul 2026 07:31 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqta7fktt22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mqohi4z7622i⏰Just a few days to go! Join us at Taste Forward Thessaloniki and discover how alternative #proteins and #sustainable #food #innovation are reshaping what's on our plates! 👉There's still time to register: luma.com/kwaw7tb7 ℹ️Learn more: https://excel4pro.eu/event/excel4pro-taste-forward-thessaloniki/ #Excel4Pro15 Jul 2026 09:58 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqohi4z7622ihttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mqbp3ip6qs24🚀Fresh insights are here! The 3rd #Excel4Pro #Newsletter has just been released! 📥Download it to explore the latest project updates, achievements, and upcoming activities: https://mailchi.mp/bf9088f59bf1/excel4pros-3rd-newsletter 🔔Not subscribed yet? Sign up today & be the first to receive Excel4Pro news directly in your inbox.10 Jul 2026 08:09 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqbp3ip6qs24https://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mq2fdn42w22g🌱What will the future of food look like? Join us on 17 July at Alexander Innovation Zone, Thessaloniki, to discover alternative proteins, taste innovative products & connect with food innovators. 👉Register: luma.com/kwaw7tb7 ℹ️Find more here: https://excel4pro.eu/event/excel4pro-taste-forward-thessaloniki/ #Excel4Pro07 Jul 2026 10:26 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mq2fdn42w22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mpg2w62gzc22🚨Last call! Applications for the #Excel4Pro Summer School close TOMORROW (30 June 2026). PhD students & early-stage researchers, join us 10–14 August at Gebze Technical University for training in fermentation, bioprocessing & plant-based proteins. ✅Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8pBmBqaoiUiFLhJDcdy9b_F71UWtHgNKnft-D11s8mVUMkFRNFFSSTZaUVpZM0Y3NFhEMThQTVdZOSQlQCN0PWcu29 Jun 2026 08:26 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpg2w62gzc22https://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mozhp6nkgs24🚀Ready to take your #research skills to the next level? Join the #Excel4Pro Summer School (10–14 August 2026) on fermentation, bioprocessing & plant-based proteins at Gebze Technical University. ⏳Apply by 30 June: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8pBmBqaoiUiFLhJDcdy9b_F71UWtHgNKnft-D11s8mVUMkFRNFFSSTZaUVpZM0Y3NFhEMThQTVdZOSQlQCN0PWcu ℹ️ https://excel4pro.eu/event/excel4pros-summer-school-on-bioprocessing-approaches-for-plant-based-protein-systems/24 Jun 2026 08:10 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mozhp6nkgs24https://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mokfyc7yt22k🌱Stay connected with the #Excel4Pro journey! Our 3rd #Newsletter is almost ready to land in your inbox, featuring updates, achievements, and news from across our growing #innovation ecosystem! 📌Subscribe today at excel4pro.eu & discover the latest trends in #agrifood and #plantproteins.18 Jun 2026 08:30 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mokfyc7yt22khttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mnw4arfrv22b📌We are pleased to announce the #Excel4Pro Summer School on “Bioprocessing Approaches for Plant-Based Protein Systems”, taking place at the Institute of Biotechnology, Gebze Technical University, from 10–14 August 2026. 📲Find more information about the program here: https://excel4pro.eu/event/excel4pros-summer-school-on-bioprocessing-approaches-for-plant-based-protein-systems/10 Jun 2026 06:42 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnw4arfrv22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mnjqoycwck2iAt #Excel4Pro, we support the message of World Environment Day 2026: every action counts. From #sustainable #innovation to everyday choices, together we can help build a more #resilient future.🌱 👉Join the UN Environment Programme’s global campaign & act #NowForClimate! 🔎 https://www.un.org/en/observances/environment-day05 Jun 2026 08:44 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnjqoycwck2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mnh3fwwcis27🎬Curious about how Europe can build more #sustainable and #resilient #foodsystems? Watch our synergy project's @vision4foodeu.bsky.social video and discover how the project is fostering collaboration and innovation across five European regions. 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zp0DTQVYVI #Excel4Pro04 Jun 2026 07:17 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mnh3fwwcis27https://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mm6wi4kcak2q📣We’re glad to highlight the upcoming event of our synergy project, @rosettaprojecteu.bsky.social, the ROSETTA International Roundtable on #FoodWaste Linked to Marketing Standards taking place on 3 June 2026 in Brussels! 🔗More info & registration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdmX6zaG-X-daJHWhbAmT80AEpzabnqNFC1v1e4Uj5neU1qEw/viewform #Excel4Pro [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 May 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mm6wi4kcak2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mlseo45ye22o💡The #Excel4Pro #OpenCall attracted 53 applications from #startups and #SMEs across Türkiye, Greece, and Ukraine, highlighting growing interest in #plantbased #protein technologies and cross-border collaboration in the #agrifood sector. 📖Read the full article here: https://excel4pro.eu/excel4pro-open-call-attracts-strong-regional-participation/14 May 2026 08:12 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlseo45ye22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mln65ibbzs2n🌱May 12 marks a global moment to reflect on the vital role of #plants in our lives! Healthy plants are more than just part of #nature, they are the foundation of #foodsecurity, #biodiversity, and sustainable growth. 📝Read more: https://www.fao.org/plant-health-day/en #Excel4Pro #HorizonEurope #planthealthday12 May 2026 06:32 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mln65ibbzs2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3ml67dkpabk2eThe #Excel4Pro LinkedIn Newsletter is here📩 Stay connected with what’s next in #plantbased #protein #innovation across Europe! Every 6 months, we share key project updates, progress on cross-border collaboration, and industry news. 👉Subscribe here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/excel4pro-newsletter-7455255681999331328/06 May 2026 07:43 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml67dkpabk2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mkpcwyfrd22p🤝 #Excel4Pro x #GreenFit: Partnering for a Smarter and More Resilient Agri-Food Future We’re happy to announce another important synergy with the GreenFit Project, strengthening our shared commitment to advancing climate-smart agriculture & digital innovation in farming. 👉 www.greenfit-project.eu30 Apr 2026 09:38 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkpcwyfrd22phttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mka27nyzvs2h⏳3 days left for our #Excel4Pro #OpenCall! If you’re a #startup or #SME in Türkiye, Greece, or Ukraine working on #plantbased #proteins or #sustainable #food innovation👉this is your final chance to apply! 📅Deadline: April 27, 2026 | 17:00 CET 👉Proposal submission: https://opencalls.fund/open-call/excel4pro24 Apr 2026 07:52 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mka27nyzvs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mjyyda3was2v🎥Experience the #Excel4Pro Vision: Our promo video is live! We’re transforming the #agrifood sector by connecting innovation hubs in Türkiye, Greece & Ukraine, boosting #plantbased protein ecosystems & empowering researchers and entrepreneurs. 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73iNatmvrBA&t=1s21 Apr 2026 12:29 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjyyda3was2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mjvzt64xxk2g⏳Final Countdown for the #Excel4Pro #OpenCall! 📅Deadline: April 27, 2026 | 17:00 CET (Brussels time) 👉Submit your proposal digitally here: https://opencalls.fund/open-call/excel4pro ℹ️For more information, visit our page: excel4pro.eu/open-call/ 📩Questions? Reach out at excel4pro@opencalls.fund20 Apr 2026 08:18 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjvzt64xxk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mjji44f66k2d#Excel4Pro & #PROTWIN brought together experts, policymakers, and researchers to explore how regulation, science, and innovation are shaping the next generation of #novelfoods and #alternative #proteins. 👉Read more: https://excel4pro.eu/excel4pro-protwin-joint-webinar-explores-the-future-of-food-safety-in-europe/ 🎥Full webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xL4693vv-Fs&t=4s15 Apr 2026 08:29 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjji44f66k2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mj2f6naqvs2kWatch our #Excel4Pro #OpenCall Webinar & discover how startups and SMEs in Greece, Türkiye, and Ukraine can get financial support to bring their ideas to life. 🎥Full webinar here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgFvxJyNVsE 👉Find more information: excel4pro.eu/open-call/09 Apr 2026 08:27 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2f6naqvs2khttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3mivbvespis2n🌱Innovation meets entrepreneurship at #Excel4Pro Meetups: Chat & Taste with Koolseed! On April 2, researchers and agrifood innovators gathered at Yıldız Technopark to explore the future of sustainable #foodsystems, alternative #proteins, and #startup innovation. 👉 https://excel4pro.eu/excel4pro-meetups-chat-taste-with-koolseed-yildiz-technopark/07 Apr 2026 07:45 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivbvespis2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/excel4pro.bsky.social/post/3migmb2aie22eOn March 25, #Excel4Pro joined Uludağ University Food Summit in Bursa to discuss “Plant-Based Proteins & the Innovation Ecosystem.” Our coordinator, Dr. Aytunga Arık Kibar, and Cansu Çelik shared insights on healthier diets & sustainable food innovation. Read more here👉 https://excel4pro.eu/excel4pro-at-uludag-university-food-summit-exploring-plant-based-proteins-and-the-innovation-ecosystem-bursa/01 Apr 2026 11:40 +0000at://did:plc:ublvfairlywtwvrhprkm4wl2/app.bsky.feed.post/3migmb2aie22e