PRISM-LT is excited to report its participation in the First Annual Meeting for the Engineered Living Material (ELM) Portfolio, held in Brussels on January 17. This event brought together representatives from all six projects funded under the 2021 Pathfinder Challenge Call in ELMs to discuss progress and promote collaboration.

The meeting, skillfully chaired by Programme Manager Iordanis Arzimanoglou with essential support from Project Officer Barbara Gerratana, featured keynote speakers from SynBioBeta, eureKARE, and Potter Clarkson, offering valuable insights on market perspectives, investor viewpoints, and IP protection.

Special recognition is extended to the new EIC Pathfinder projects Open Enlight, CyGenTiG, and Bio-Host, whose contributions enhanced the depth of discussions. The in-person attendance reached an impressive 32 participants, creating a vibrant atmosphere. Simultaneously, online engagement remained strong, with a consistent 29-32 participants throughout the meeting, experiencing only a slight decrease in the final hour.

Notably, the event drew the attention of staff from the European Medicines Agency, highlighting the growing interest in ELMs, especially in their potential applications in the healthcare sector. Overall, the event showcased the enthusiasm and collaborative spirit within the emerging and promising field of Engineered Living Materials.