“Open Factories Piemonte” at the Bioindustry Park

“Inside the heart of Industrial Piemonte, to discover the value of those who create value” is the claim of the fifth edition of ''Open Factories'', the initiatives of the Region of Piemonte aimed at promoting the value of business culture and, in particular, the ''factory'' as an essential element of the social, entrepreneurial and professional wealth of Piemonte. 

Also this year, the Bioindustry Park, partner of NODES' Spoke 5, participated together with 140 facilities across the region, which were exceptionally opened their doors for the occasion. The initiative allowed visitors to gain direct insight into industrial production sites and to ''experience firsthand'' the ability to transform ideas and projects into outstanding processes and products. 

Over two afternoons, on October 24th and 25th, Colleretto Giacosa headquarters welcomed groups of visitors, predominantly young people interested in the reality of the Science and Technology Park. They were guided through an exploitation of the heart of biotechnological innovation, discovering advanced technologies for the health and life sciences sector. 

Over 11.000 visitors registered, and 150 school classes organized a company visit.

The reality of the PArk was presented togeher with companies : Merck Serono, AorticLab, Bridge4pharma and Fondazione ITS Biotecnologie e Nuove Scienze della Vita Piemonte which accompained the participants on a visit to the laboratory with the help of teachers and students. 

The event was co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), serving as an opportunity to showcase to citizens the various ways in which ERDF resources can be effectivaly utilized. It was organized in partnership with the NODES project - Innovation Ecosystem for a Digital and Sustainable Northwest, funded by the MUR - PNRR, D.D. n.1054.