UCCCB Paves the Way for Biotechnological Breakthroughs at Inovação@UC 2024

UCCCB – University of Coimbra Bacteria Culture Collection took part at the highly anticipated Inovação@UC 2024. This is an annual showcase of the latest advancements in science, technology, and innovation at the University of Coimbra.

UCCCB’s participation underscored its key role in cutting-edge microbiological research and its contributions to a wide range of scientific fields, including biotechnology, environmental sustainability, materials science, and health. During the technology showcase, UCCCB highlighted its diverse catalogue of bacterial strains, showcasing cutting-edge bio-tools with applications in, for instance, biomining, biocementation, biopolymers, environmental conservation, antimicrobial activity, and regenerative agriculture.

Moreover, UCCCB’s participation opened new doors for collaboration with both academic researchers and industry stakeholders. UCCCB researchers emphasized how the collection’s bacterial strains can boost innovation and product development, aligning their work with sustainable development goals — a key focus of the event’s themes of technological progress and societal impact.

Inovação@UC 2024 successfully spotlighted UCCCB’s growing role in shaping the future of microbiology, with its groundbreaking contributions paving the way for future technological breakthroughs.