Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture: Key Programs of the Agrifood4Future Project

Welcome to the webinar “Driving Innovation and Sustainability in Agriculture: Key Programs of the Agrifood4Future Project” (January 23, 2025), organized by AgriFood4Future CoVE France (Valorial).

In this session, a diverse group of partners and participants came together to present groundbreaking programs inside the project that can that reshape the future of agriculture and the agri-food industry across Europe.

This webinar features contributions from various sectors, including startups (Zeni, Anzar, Photonix Open Projects and Spotizi), agricultural cooperatives (France CUMA Ouest), higher education institutions (AgroParisTech, Institut Agro and ESA Rennes Angers) and applied research centers (Arvalis), all united by a shared goal of accelerating digital and ecological transitions in agriculture. During this session, you will discover three pivotal initiatives:

1. The Acceleration Program: A unique opportunity for startups to gain personalized coaching, mentorship, and financial support, with the chance to showcase their projects at a pitch event in Portugal.
2. Open Innovation in Pilot Farms: A program that enables startups to trial their innovative technologies in real-world farm environments, working directly with cooperatives and receiving valuable user feedback to fine-tune their solutions.
3. The Mobility Platform: A platform aimed at connecting students to internships and job placements in the agri-food sector across Europe, fostering international collaboration and career development.

Throughout the webinar, participants shared key insights into how these programs are contributing to the advancement of sustainable, innovative agriculture, and how they are paving the way for a more interconnected and forward-thinking agricultural ecosystem.

Stay tuned for more details on how you can get involved in these exciting opportunities, and make sure to explore the resources provided to help you take the next step in this transformative journey!