Vincenza Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert, and EDEN SHIFT
WE DRIVE BUSINESS SUCCESS THROUGH GREEN INNOVATION
Vincenza Faraco is a bioeconomy and sustainability expert with over 20 years of experience bridging science and business. She transforms bio-based ideas into real-world impact through innovation, training, dissemination, and EU funding.
Who we are
🔹EDEN SHIFT was originally founded in 2019 as CIAK SI SCIENZA, an initiative dedicated to scientific communication and sustainability. In 2024, it evolved into EDEN SHIFT to reflect its expanded mission and international impact
🔹At EDEN SHIFT, we are committed to driving the transition towards a sustainable and circular bioeconomy by integrating innovation, collaboration, training, and advocacy. We work at the intersection of science, industry, and policy, developing tailored solutions that align economic growth with planetary health.
🔹Our activities span from supporting industries in implementing eco-friendly biotechnological solutions, to upskilling professionals, and engaging decision-makers and society to promote systemic change.
Our founder
🔹EDEN SHIFT was founded by Professor Vincenza Faraco, a bioeconomy and sustainability expert ranked among the top 2% worldwide scientists, with over 20 years of experience in training, research, and industry collaboration.
🔹With deep expertise in biotechnology and sustainable innovation, she has built a strong network connecting industry, academia, and policymakers to drive impactful change.
🔹Her leadership has been instrumental in securing €20 million in European funding for industry-driven projects, fostering sustainable solutions and accelerating the green transition.
What we do
At EDEN SHIFT, guided by the vision of Vincenza Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert, we operate at the intersection of science, industry, and policy, fostering collaboration and delivering real impact. Our activities focus on four key areas:
🔹 Industrial Innovation – Developing sustainable biotechnological solutions to meet industrial needs.
🔹 Strategic Consulting – Supporting companies in innovation, securing EU grants for R&D projects, and implementing circular economy strategies.
🔹 Dissemination & Advocacy – Raising awareness and engaging policymakers to foster systemic change.
🔹 Education & Training – Equipping professionals with the skills needed for the ecological and digital transition.
Our impact & vision
At EDEN SHIFT, guided by the vision of Vincenza Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert, we believe that collaboration is the key to shaping a sustainable future. By connecting industry leaders, policymakers, and academia, we turn knowledge into action, driving the transition towards a truly circular and resilient economy through:
🔹 Driving systemic change – Engaging policymakers and stakeholders to influence strategic decisions.
🔹 Empowering industries – Providing sustainable solutions that create both environmental and economic value.
🔹 Advancing knowledge – Disseminating research and best practices to accelerate innovation.
🔹 Building a green workforce – Training professionals with the skills needed for the ecological and digital transition.
Partner with us to strengthen your business competitiveness through innovation, sustainability, and EU funding opportunities!
✓ ACHIEVE GREAT RESULTS FOR YOUR COMPANY THROUGH INNOVATION AND/OR EU FUNDING.
✓ SPECIALIZE YOUR SKILLS TO BECOME THE SUSTAINABILITY LEADER THAT COMPANIES NEED.
20+
Years of experience
In higher education, collaborative industrial research, dissemination, and fundraising.
10
Areas of expertise
such as waste upgrading, engineering biosystems for industrial processes, project management.
50+
Industrial partners
Engaged in collaborative activities within funded research, training, and networking projects.
15+
Countries
In Europe and beyond, where collaborative activities in research, and training, have taken place
Story and vision of EDEN SHIFT and Vincenza Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert
Why EDEN SHIFT was founded
🔹EDEN SHIFT was founded by Professor Vincenza Faraco, a bioeconomy and sustainability expert, to address the urgent environmental challenges of our time, focusing on the need for sustainable solutions in a world facing resource depletion, climate change, and environmental degradation.
🔹Originally known as CIAK SI SCIENZA, the organization evolved to better reflect its growing international impact and commitment to promoting a biobased and circular economy.
🔹Our mission is to promote biobased solutions and circular economy practices to support a sustainable future.
Vision of Vincenza Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert, for the future
We envision a world where science, innovation, and collaboration accelerate the transition to a biocircular economy.
Our goal is to create real, actionable solutions that drive change and build a more sustainable world for future generations.
EDEN SHIFT’s impact and growth
🔹Projects and collaborations: Vincenza Faraco is a bioeconomy and sustainability expert who has worked with companies, universities, and international organizations to develop projects that address concrete needs, such as the valorization of biobased materials and the creation of sustainable solutions.We excel at delivering exceptional corporate gatherings, unforgettable corporate holiday celebrations, high-profile conferences and impactful public announcements.
🔹Growth and future: Over the years, the association has built a strong network of experts, partners, and projects aimed at creating a more sustainable future. EDEN SHIFT remains committed to continuing its growth and expanding its impact on the global sustainability agenda.
Boost your business competitiveness with innovation, sustainability, and EU funding opportunities—let’s collaborate!
✓ ACHIEVE GREAT RESULTS FOR YOUR COMPANY THROUGH INNOVATION AND/OR EU FUNDING.
✓ SPECIALIZE YOUR SKILLS TO BECOME THE SUSTAINABILITY LEADER THAT COMPANIES NEED.
The professional journey of Vincenza Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert
Academic background and expertise
🔹A chemist with a Ph.D. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
🔹Professor at University of Naples Federico II, with over 20 years of experience in industrial biotechnology, specializing in biocatalysis, sustainable innovation, and bioeconomy.
🔹Extensive expertise in academic research and industry collaboration, driving bio-based solutions for sustainable applications.
🔹Author of over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles (H-index 40).
Professional experience of Vincenza Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert, in research and industry
Extensive experience in both academic research and industry collaboration, driving bio-based solutions for sustainable application.
Expertise in working on EU-funded projects, having secured €20 million in funding, and facilitating partnerships between research and industry.
Research leadership and coordination
🔹Coordinator of large industrial research projects involving companies.
🔹Coordinator of the Ecircular Expert-Enterprise Network on “(Eco)sustainability and (Bio)economy Circularity,” which includes over 50 private companies and approximately 150 researchers, and is expanding.
🔹Scientific coordinator of the Circular Bioeconomy Task Force at the University of Federico II, a group of multidisciplinary experts working to enhance research, development, training, and access to EU funds, while fostering technological transfer and strengthening partnerships with private companies in key areas like the Green Deal.
Major achievements and recognitions
🔹 Vincenza Faraco is a bioeconomy and sustainability expert listed among the top scientists worldwide.
🔹Winner of highly competitive grants for large, multidisciplinary industrial research projects, leading collaborations primarily with private companies to develop competitive and environmentally friendly products and processes.
🔹Established international collaborations with research centers and universities, expanding the global reach of her work.
Learn more about my academic and professional journey on the [official page of the University of Naples
Entrepreneurial endeavor
🔹”Leveraging her extensive background and a decade-long collaboration with over 50 companies, Dr. Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert, founded EDEN SHIFT to create a platform for innovation, where researchers, businesses, and entrepreneurs can collaborate to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future.
Success
EDEN SHIFT is proud to be a member of the Biobased Industries Consortium (BIC)
a non-profit organization established in Brussels in 2013 to represent the private sector in a public-private partnership with the European Commission, dedicated to strengthening the bio-based industries sector in Europe. Through this membership, with Vincenza Faraco, bioeconomy and sustainability expert, representing EDEN SHIFT, we are able to:
🔹 Access an exclusive network of experts, institutions, and leading companies, ensuring constant updates on the latest regulations and innovations.
🔹 Provide our clients with high-level consultancy in innovation, helping companies develop sustainable biotechnological solutions tailored to industrial needs.
🔹 Support businesses in securing EU funding, offering strategic guidance to maximize opportunities for research and development projects.
🔹 Enhance dissemination & advocacy efforts, raising awareness, engaging policymakers, and fostering systemic change in the transition towards a circular bioeconomy.
🔹 Deliver specialized training programs, equipping professionals with the skills needed for the ecological and digital transition.
Choosing EDEN SHIFT as your consultant and guide means partnering with a team that, through its integration with BIC, offers advanced expertise, valuable connections, and tailored solutions to support your business’s success in the bio-based sector.
If you want your company to become a protagonist of this green growth, start working with us today!
Our services
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Support to companies for innovation
We provide comprehensive support to companies, fostering innovation, sustainability, and growth through tailored strategies.
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Obtaining funding from European Commission
We help companies secure non-repayable funding from the European Commission, offering expertise in project design, consortium building, and proposal writing.
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Dissemination, communication, and advocacy
We support companies in effective dissemination and communication strategies, ensuring impactful outreach, stakeholder engagement, and visibility for innovative projects.
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Specialization of green skills
We provide tailored training programs to enhance green skills, empowering companies and professionals to lead the transition towards sustainability and the circular economy, aligning economic, social, and environmental values.
Boost your business competitiveness with innovation, sustainability, and EU funding opportunities—let’s collaborate!
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