Technology transfer of research results (The 2xtra project)

End of Project ReportThe 2XTRA project (Technology Transfer Research Results Atlantic Area) was carried out with the aim of promoting economic activity based on research results and technologies developed within universities, research and technology institutes and companies in the European Atlantic Area. This collaborative work was carried out by a strong partnership of 13 entities across this region and included universities, research and technology institutes, private consultants and TBC (technology-based company) incubators. The specific goals of the project were: ● The exchange of information and experiences on technology transfer (TT) with a view to assisting project partners directly and feeding into their regional innovation systems. ● The promotion of new technology-based companies by drawing on collective experiences and developing methodologies relating to - identification and evaluation of business ideas - production of business plans, and - support of early stage companies internationalising. ● The creation of an Atlantic Area Network to support and promote technology-based companies (TBCs) and the technology transfer process. These objectives were achieved through defined activities carried out in three separate stages of this project.European Union (EU)INTERREG IIIB Atlantic Area Programm

Producing food ingredients by extrusion cooking

End of Project ReportThe objective of the project was to improve the quality and acceptability of convenience foods produced by extrusion cooking. A range of acceptable, quality ingredients and food products was produced by extrusion cooking. These products had acceptable textural properties and were received favourably in consumer pre-test studies. However, a trade and consumer market analysis suggests that it would be difficult to develop a market for extruded meat products