Open Innovation Test Farm Program

Are you a forward-thinking startup eager to revolutionize agriculture? Do you have a passion for driving change and sustainability in the farming industry? If so, we invite you to join us in shaping the future through our Open Innovation Test Farm Program. Your innovative solution will not only drive farming industry progress but also directly address the needs of farmers, ensuring a more sustainable and efficient agriculture.

Before you begin, learn more about AgriFood4Future Project!

The Erasmus + AgriFood4Future project aims to develop vocational training skills and educational programmes that meet the needs of the “agriculture of the future” by contributing to the transformation of agri-food sector towards digitalisation, decarbonation and sustainability.

The open innovation test farm program brings together companies developing sustainable technologies and AF4F project partners offering real-life test platforms and knowledge exchange to assess and improve the technologies.

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How does it work?

1. Submission and Selection: Innovators submit their innovations through the application call and select the appropriate test farm to evaluate their technology. A panel selects the most relevant submissions based on the eligibility criteria.
2. Testing and Feedback: Innovations are tested under real-life conditions. Participants receive feedback to refine their solutions.
3. Showcase and Networking: The program will conclude with a Demo Day, where participants present their innovations to potential investors and partners, gaining valuable exposure and networking opportunities.

For more details about the selection process, please click here

🌟The Objective

The objective of the Open Innovation Test Farm Program is to foster innovation and sustainability in the farming industry by providing startups with access to test farms across Europe, allowing them to validate their concept under real-life conditions offering them guidance, resources, and support to help startups navigate the challenges of bringing their ideas to market.

The program seeks to catalyze positive change in the farming industry by encouraging the development and implementation of innovative solutions that address key challenges facing the agricultural sector, such as optimizing production practices, enhancing data management, and integrating digital technologies.

🎯 Who is it for?

The program welcomes all innovators who have developed a product, service or technology with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 4 to 5 or higher (Startups, VET Students or SMEs incorporated in Europe) in one or more of the following pillars :

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Why participate? Discover the advantages:

• Test farm programs provide a platform for participants to validate their ideas, products, or technologies under real-life conditions. They receive valuable feedback from both experts and end-users, helping them refine their offerings.
• Participants have the chance to showcase their innovations to a wide range of European partners and stakeholders. This exposure opens doors to potential collaborations, market expansion, and strategic partnerships within the European agricultural sector.

Call Opening

The call for applications will start on the 1st of September 2024. Stay tuned for further details!

To receive additional information and notifications regarding the program’s launch, kindly email Bochra Kammoun (b.kammoun@arvalis.fr), Stéphane Volant (stephane.volant@cuma.fr) and Aurélie Garcia-Velasco (aurelie.garciavelasco@cuma.fr).