The delegation of the Belgorod world-class REC will take part in the Congress of Young Scientists at Sirius

From December 1 to 3, 2022, the II Congress of Young Scientists will be held in the Sirius Science and Art Park, which will bring together representatives of Russia's leading scientific schools, scientific and educational organizations, government authorities, and industrial partners, bright leaders of Russian science, and most importantly — young scientists, winners of grant competitions, students and schoolchildren.

Belgorod Region will be represented in the exhibition program of the Congress by the delegation of the world-class scientific and educational center "Innovative solutions in agriculture".

To demonstrate the achievements of the region in the scientific field, the REC participants will present the best developments created as part of the implementation of full-cycle technological projects.

EFKO Group of Companies, one of the leading participants of the REC, will present developments in the field of biotechnology at the Congress site. Visitors of the REC stand

they will be able to see vegetable meat, which is successfully sold in stores in the country.

Demonstration samples of sweets with protein sweetener, which is 11 thousand times sweeter than ordinary sugar and does not cause an insulin response, will also be presented at the stand. They are not yet available to the general consumer, but the Congress gives a unique opportunity to learn about this technology right now.

In addition, at the stand it will be possible to get acquainted with samples of animal protein and lipid concentrate from the larvae of the Black Lion fly (Hermetia illucens), which in the future will be used by Agroacademy LLC in the manufacture of protein flour, lipids and organic fertilizers. CJSC Premix Plant No. 1 will present samples of domestic synthesized amino acids L – threonine and L – lysine used in the manufacture of feed for the needs of the agro-industrial complex.

Specialists in the field of breeding and gene technologies in plant growing may be interested in the exposition of the Belgorod REC with samples of plants propagated in vitro within the framework of the Belgorod Lilac project implemented by the Botanical Garden of the National Research University "BelSU". Health-saving technologies will be presented by the developments of LLC "AgroVi", including the first domestic dental drills for veterinary medicine.

For the Belgorod world—class REC "Innovative solutions in the agro-industrial complex", the Congress is not only a platform for demonstrating innovative developments

and outstanding achievements of the center, but also the opportunity to find like-minded people, partners and colleagues. The delegation of the Belgorod REC is always open to cooperation and expansion of the geography of its activities.

"We are looking for scientists, entrepreneurs, industrialists and activists who share our values and strive to introduce innovations into the agro—industrial complex," said Maxim Sergeevich Gusev, Deputy Minister of Economic Development and Industry of the Belgorod Region, who will lead the delegation of the Belgorod REC. "We are ready to provide comprehensive assistance to those who want to join our REC, organize and take part in joint events within the framework of the Open Program of the Congress for the exchange of experience and contacts."

If you are interested in science and innovation, but there is no opportunity to participate in the Congress of Young Scientists personally, you can always contact the Belgorod REC

world-class "Innovative solutions in agriculture" for more information and assistance in the implementation of your initiatives.

Contact phone number of the REC project office: (4722) 400-511, ext. 6