Biomed+ wanted to support new career paths for youths in the biomedical industry, particularly focusing on microbiota segment. Thanks to the project Biomed+ it was possible to acquire information and data on the microbiota segment; design solutions to strengthen the set of skills and competences required by the industry ; facilitate the youths’ uptake of a career in the industry;; explore further means of cooperation.
Understanding the level of awareness of Microbiota stakeholders, particularly students and industry is crucial to plan and design a strategy for further developing this promising sector. Deepening the legal and the operational context for Microbiota, especially in Europe, was needed to better understand what response could be drawn, particularly in terms of training to be provided and competences to be required. The project has addressed the needs identified in the application of providing the foundations for new career opportunities in the sector as well as for new training courses and to support the expansion of the sector.