ACTT4Cosmetics aims at fostering the creation of a more efficient, open, inclusive, and interconnected innovation ecosystem in the field of cosmetics across Europe by drawing on the strengths of existing ecosystems and by pulling in new, less well-represented stakeholders and less advanced innovation territories. By implementing joint activities (between R&I actors, public authorities, and the private sector) towards innovation deployment, ACTT4Cosmetics aims to integrate the entire value chain of the cosmetic industry to implement structural changes such as digital and ecological transitions, but also innovation as a lever for sustainable growth to respond to the main local and EU challenges in the field of cosmetics for the benefit of the society. To improve the digital and sustainability maturity and to find innovative sustainable solutions, the consortium will use ACTT4Cosmetics to inform the stakeholders, train the entire ecosystem through capacity building actions, boost sectorial and cross sectorial collaborations and share funding opportunities. ACTT4Cosmetics has 3 ambitious general objectives in line with the HORIZON-EIE-2022-CONNECT-02 call expectations: (i) Innovation deployment through digital transition in the Cosmetic sector, (ii) Reinforcing Green Transition in the cosmetic sector in order to fight climate change, (iii) Create consumer/citizen awareness of, implication in, and sensibilization on cosmetic industry. ACTT4Cosmetics gathers 8 partners and 2 associated partners from 6 countries. The partners are very complementary as they have both common assets and separate key competences. An implementation plan is presented in the form of 7 work packages. Synergy in communication and dissemination by the partners and stakeholders will permit to maximize the ACTT4Cosmetics project impact. Solutions to overcome the fundamental barriers by creating an open, inclusive, efficient cosmetic ecosystem to go towards Digital, Green and Societal Transition all over Europe.

"<< Background >>The BIO-ALL project was created taking into consideration the lack of instruments to boost entrepreneurial skills inserted in the education curricula of schools and universities, customized and adjusted to the Biohealth sector. This Knowledge Alliance emerged to gather European forces that can accelerate the learning of knowledge and competencies, boosting efficient innovation and entrepreneurial processes, specifically targeted at the Biohealth sector.<< Objectives >>Aiming to promote new skills and competencies for professionals in the BIOHEALTH sector, and give them the opportunity to engage in several programmes such as an International Joint Post Graduation, or an International Joint Accelerator. With these tools, the intention was to reinforce the cooperation between Academia and Business, as well as target new graduates and professionals in this sector, develop ideas, modernise education and training, create a blueprint and disseminate good practices.<< Implementation >>The implementation of the BIO-ALL project was made by all 13 partners through 8 WP. This took place through cooperation between all partners (and also relevant participant stakeholders), taking into consideration a collaborative network. In this sense, the participation of the partners also looked to the high standards of quality, regarding the implementation of the activities throughout the project, as well as delivering all information on time to better execute all the activities planned.<< Results >>Results of BIO-ALL include the creation of a Good Practices Report, a Blueprint for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Biohealth, the creation of an International Joint Post-Graduation in ""Advanced Skills for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in the Biohealth Sector"" (which occurred in the 3 countries - Portugal, Spain, and Italy), the International Joint Acceleration Programme, the International Hub, and several events such as Sparkathons, Unconferences, Igniting Events, and GearBox Labs."