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The projects have concrete objectives as proposed by VIB researchers, with as </span><a href="/en/research-and-impact/grand-challenges-program/modalities"><span>mandatory features</span></a><span>:</span></p><ul><li><span>Joining forces beyond borders: interdisciplinarity</span></li><li><span>Projects are translational with a clear value creation potential</span></li><li><span>Striving for shared societal impact </span></li><li><span>Committing to (multi)stakeholder engagement & involvement</span></li></ul><p>Together, the project teams will build the foundations that will enable them to implement their discoveries for the benefit of patients, customers, other stakeholders and society at large. In the initial phase, the researchers will also develop plans to ensure that the projects will translate into long-term implementation strategies with continued involvement of various stakeholders from the start.</p><p lang="en-GB"><span>These challenges fit within 5 of the sustainable development goals of the United Nations, more specifically Zero Hunger, Good Health and Well-Being, Climate Action, Partnerships and Responsible Consumption & production.</span></p><p lang="en-GB"> </p></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="block block--layout-builder block--inline-blockvideo-with-text media-position--full-width media-width-- has-no-text has-full-width-bg no-background" id="video-with-text-18d"> <div class="layout"> <div class="layout__item layout__item-video aos-init" data-aos=fade-down> <div class="field field--name-field-video field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden field__item"> <article class="media media--video-remote media--video-remote--default"> <div class="field 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