Belupo and Ruđer Bošković Institute Sign Agreement on Scientific and Professional Cooperation

The leaders of the Ruđer Bošković Institute (IRB) and Belupo signed an Agreement on Scientific and Professional Cooperation on Friday, as announced by Belupo.

The agreement envisages cooperation in the fields of food, nutrition, health, innovative technologies, processing, quality control, and packaging of medicines and food, as well as environmental protection. Cooperation is also planned in development-research projects that offer innovative solutions and meet the needs of Belupo, the announcement states.

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– As one of the leading industrial export sectors of pharmaceuticals, and thus Belupo, we base our strategic position on research and development projects and collaboration between the academic community and the economy. Research and innovation in creating new products and opening new markets are the hallmarks of our business strategy. It is precisely because of this approach that we are one of the most modern and efficient companies in Croatia, said Hrvoje Kolarić, CEO of Belupo, after the signing.

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– I am extremely proud that, thanks to the extensive experience of the IRB in conducting fundamental and applied research in the fields of natural and biomedical sciences, we have established cooperation with one of the most recognized Croatian pharmaceutical brands. By connecting top science, expertise, and the rich experience of our scientists with successful companies like Belupo, we will work together on the development of new and innovative products, thereby making a strong contribution to the overall economic development of our country, which is also one of the key missions of the IRB, said David Matthew Smith, director of the IRB.