Translational Research · Project detail
SilGen, H2020
A Horizon 2020 research and innovation project translating sustainable European catfish farming and processing into commercial technology and a premium consumer product.
01 · The research context
A decade of R&D directed toward practical market use.
SilGen brought together research, farming practice and product development to commercialise a complex European catfish farming and processing method. Its approach was grounded in sustainable agriculture, care for animal welfare and access to healthy food.
02 · Translation pathway
From biological know-how to two practical outputs.
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Farming technology
A complex farming method developed for European catfish.
Research output · sustainable aquaculture
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Premium product
A consumer-facing product pathway based on firmly textured, boneless European catfish fillet.
Commercial output · food innovation
03
European partnership
Coordination alongside five leading European SMEs under the Horizon 2020 programme.
Grant agreement · 950964
03 · Bulkai contribution
Making research credible, collaborative and ready for use.
01
Research framing
A complex technical programme articulated through a coherent research and innovation purpose.
02
Partnership logic
Coordination across research, farming, processing and the participating European SME network.
03
Route to use
Technology and product outcomes positioned for a practical commercial next step.
Field note
Translation is not a final communication step. It is the continuous work of making research credible, collaborative and ready for use.
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04 · Professional relevance
From research to application.
Research-to-market work in complex technology programmes depends on aligning technical development, collaboration, exploitation planning and communication.