SUAVE | Urban Agriculture’s Post

📣 Yesterday we successfully held our 𝗦𝗨𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟#𝟮 Training & Internationalization webinar for SMEs. We were proud of the many participants. Thank you all for joining us! The discussion was friendly. Participants showed a strong team spirit and professionalism towards each other. During the webinar, our presenters provided an extensive overview of SUAVE, including the roles of project leaders, the support available for SME partners, and details on supported activities and SUAVE Lump Sums.📊 We also talked about #SUAVECOMMUNITY and upcoming events. Stay tuned for more details in upcoming posts ❗ Video of the webinar will be shared on youtube soon. 🎉 [https://lnkd.in/dsni9BMT] VEGEPOLYS VALLEY International| UNIMOS Alliance | Clúster FEMAC | AgriFood Lithuania | Innoskart Digital Cluster | European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) | European Commission #suaveeuroclusters #suaveurbanagriculture #suavegreenanddigital #sustainable #resilient #circular #urbangreenspaces #innovation #internalisation #upskilling #training #networking #EISMEA #DgGrow #ECCP #SMEs #entrepreneurship #urbanagriculture #greentransition #digital #innovation #project #urbanfarming #european

🌿 Exciting Opportunity for European SMEs in Urban Agriculture! 🌿   We are thrilled to announce a new initiative funded by the European Union 🇪🇺 under the #SUAVE Eurocluster project. This initiative is designed to boost urban agriculture by creating an online casebook showcasing innovative solutions across Europe and beyond.   💡 Benefits for Eligible SMEs:   🆓 Complimentary Participation: Join the casebook at no cost. 👀 Enhanced Visibility: Showcase your company's profile and pitch to a broad international audience. 🌐 Global Exposure: The casebook will be distributed at key events and through online platforms, reaching potential clients and partners worldwide.   If you are an SME offering products, services, or technologies for urban agriculture, we invite you to be featured in our casebook. 📘   Submit your one-pager, including your company details and a royalty-free image, via the link below by August 15th. 🗓️   🔗 Application Form: https://bit.ly/3zKRiAb   Your participation is not only a great opportunity for your business but also crucial for the success of our mission to innovate and sustain urban agriculture globally.  🌾   Join us in this exciting venture, and let's grow the future of urban agriculture together!    VEGEPOLYS VALLEY International | UNIMOS Alliance | Clúster FEMAC | AgriFood Lithuania | Innoskart Digital Cluster | European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) | European Commission #suaveeuroclusters #suaveurbanagriculture #suavegreenanddigital #sustainable #resilient #circular #urbangreenspaces #innovation #internalisation #upskilling #training #networking #EISMEA #DgGrow #ECCP #SMEs #entrepreneurship #urbanagriculture #greentransition #digital #innovation #project #urbanfarming #european

🌱 Check out the highlights from the Agri-food Digital Transition & Sustainability Bootcamp  👇

The Clúster FEMAC, representing Catalonia's agricultural machinery and production means sector, participated in the Expo AgroAlimentaria Guanajuato 2024, held from November 12 to 15 in Irapuato, Mexico.This event is recognized as one of the most significant in Latin America, attracting over 126,000 visitors and representatives from 52 countries.    During the expo, Clúster FEMAC led a commercial mission under the SUAVE | Urban Agriculture project (Stimulating SMEs in the new Urban Agriculture Value Chain for sustainable growth in Europe), an EU-funded initiative aimed at promoting sustainable urban agriculture. This mission facilitated the participation of various European SMEs, providing them with a platform to showcase their innovations and establish strategic partnerships within the global agro-industrial sector.   The Expo AgroAlimentaria Guanajuato featured a comprehensive array of activities, including a technological pavilion focused on advanced water management, a field experimental area with 23 high-tech greenhouses, and 185 plots demonstrating technified cultivation of fruits, vegetables, and grains. These offerings provided an ideal environment for Clúster FEMAC and the participating SMEs to engage with international stakeholders and explore opportunities for collaboration and growth in the urban agriculture value chain. #suaveeuroclusters #suaveurbanagriculture #suavegreenanddigital #sustainable #resilient #circular #urbangreenspaces #innovation #internalisation #upskilling #training #networking #EISMEA #DgGrow #ECCP #SMEs #entrepreneurship #urbanagriculture #greentransition #digital #innovation #project #urbanfarming #european

🌱 Check out the highlights from the Agri-food Digital Transition & Sustainability Bootcamp  👇

👀 Our colleagues are already working on the evaluation of the applications. Stay tuned to know more about who applied and about the winners! 🌱 Let's boost European #UrbanAgriculture towards #sustainable and #resilient urban food systems, #green and #digital transition, and #internationalization! VEGEPOLYS VALLEY International | UNIMOS Alliance | Clúster FEMAC | AgriFood Lithuania | Innoskart Digital Cluster #suaveeuroclusters #suaveurbanagriculture #suavegreenanddigital #sustainable #resilient #circular #urbangreenspaces #innovation #internalisation #upskilling #training #networking #EISMEA #DgGrow #ECCP #SMEs #entrepreneurship #urbanagriculture #greentransition #digital #innovation #project #urbanfarming #european

CIHEAM Bari Youth Innovation Award 2024 Call open until 15 August The CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award for Green and Blue Transformation in the Mediterranean is now open for applications! This award aims to promote innovative solutions that contribute to greening Mediterranean food systems, improving human well-being and social equity, reducing environmental risks and scarcities, and achieving zero climate impact. Launched for the first time in 2022, in celebration of CIHEAM's 60th anniversary, the Youth Innovation Award seeks to address emerging challenges and mobilize young people as key actors in innovation and sustainability in the Mediterranean. The inaugural edition awarded the project "INSPOT Innovation" by Mr. Ezzudeen Eisawi, which enhances waste management through insect recycling technology, contributing to food security in Egypt. In 2024, CIHEAM, in partnership with Union for the Mediterranean, Unimed, and BUSINESSMED - Union of Mediterranean Confederations of Enterprises, will select three winners based on the innovative and disruptive nature of their projects, contributions to environmental, social, and economic sustainability, feasibility, scale-up potential, reproducibility, and readiness of the solution. The award ceremony will be held during the Ecomondo event in Rimini, Italy, from 5 to 8 November. Prizes include: - 1st Prize: €10,000 grant, CIHEAM medal, and certificate. - 2nd Prize: One-year scholarship for a Master's degree in Open Innovation and Youth Entrepreneurship at CIHEAM Bari. - 3rd Prize: Internship with one of the partner companies. Eligibility: - Under 40 years old - Living in a Mediterranean country - Presenting an innovative solution, at least in the pilot stage, for the Mediterranean food systems' sustainability Apply here: https://rb.gy/adeaco #mediterraneaninnovation #SustainableSolutions #YouthInAction #Sustainability #FoodSystems #climateimpact #YouthAwards #InnovationForChange #mediterraneanyouth #greenfuture #environmentalsustainability #SocialEquity #InnovationAward #sustainablemediterranean

Moldova's agriculture sector has excellent natural conditions with fertile soil and a mild and sunny climate. It made the country an agricultural hub in the region, with the wine industry gaining international recognition. 🌍 Recently, the digital sector has also been growing fast, which makes it the perfect match for developing new technologies addressing EIT Food's mission of implementing positive changes to the European food system. Moldova's potential is crucial for the EIT Community and the broader European #innovation ecosystem. The EIT Community 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐨𝐯𝐚 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐃𝐚𝐲 will showcase Moldova's emerging innovation landscape and its potential contributions to regional and European innovation agendas. This event is a platform to foster collaborations and partnerships among Moldovan #startups, #researchers, #innovators, and the wider European community, promoting knowledge exchange and technology transfer. 🔎 Join us to find out more about #EITInfraBooster and other initiatives of the EIT Community for Moldova. 📅 Date: June 13, 2024 🕒 Time: 9:00 - 15.30 GMT +3  📍 Location: Tekwill, Chisinau, Moldova We warmly invite you to join us at this pivotal event. 🤝 Let's collaborate to drive innovation and economic growth in Moldova and beyond! REGISTER NOW 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dYPb3NtQ #EITCommunity #Innovation #MoldovaEcosystemDay #Collaboration #Entrepreneurship #EconomicGrowth #TechnologyTransfer Marta Kaczmarek Patricia Paulina Karrer Adam Strzelecki Milda Kraużlis Morten Kildahl Sorensen Marja-Liisa Meurice Pihlstrom Luke Incorvaja Krzysztof Klincewicz Katarzyna Kotowska Martine Van Veelen Anna Kubiak Malgorzata Kowalinska EIT Health EIT RawMaterials EIT Climate-KIC CEE EIT Digital EIT InnoEnergy EIT Manufacturing EIT Urban Mobility EIT Culture & Creativity

I'm excited to share with you why Lyon, France is a powerhouse in the agribusiness world! As a foodie, I've always known Lyon as the gastronomic capital of France. But beyond its culinary delights, Lyon plays a vital role in feeding the world. Located in the heart of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, Lyon is a strategic hub for agricultural production, processing, and trade. It's home to a diverse range of players, from international agribusiness companies to innovative startups and renowned research institutions. So, what makes Lyon so important in agribusiness? Here are just a few reasons: - Unbeatable access to European markets - World-class logistics and transportation infrastructure - A highly skilled and specialized workforce - A thriving ecosystem of innovation and entrepreneurship As we face the challenges of sustainable food production, Lyon is poised to play an increasingly important role in shaping the future of agribusiness. Let's celebrate Lyon's significance in the global agribusiness landscape! #Lyon #Agribusiness #Sustainability #FoodProduction #Innovation #Entrepreneurship

Tatiana Fernandez is the Head of Economic Strategy at the Government of Catalonia where she leads the development of Catalonia’s smart specialization strategy. She is also a new friend of World Climate Corps. I have found that her bold visioning and close attention to detail result in great questions and transformative ideas. Here are three excerpts from the interview that I found particularly inspiring, and I recommend reading the whole interview: "For many, smart specialization strategies are about competitiveness. And they are in a way, but in my understanding, competitiveness is only possible in a context of a green and just transition. If a smart specialization strategy does not create value for the people, for nature, then it is not competitive." {One of the test cases of Catalonia's smart specialization strategy is taking place in Terres de Lleida, Pirineiu i Aran with local farmers.} "As a result, 150 families joined forces to create a company (Alcarràs Bioproductors SAT). They bought 17 hectares of land to install a composting plant and a biogas plant to process farmyard manure and other agricultural waste, in an area that has eventually become the first specialised bio-polygon in Spain and will host other added-value businesses related to organic waste.” “It is worth mentioning that very often the prevailing view within governments and public administrations is that public sector should not engage in experimentation or in exploring new opportunities entailing some risk of failure. My answer is always the same: what is extremely risky and costly is to continue doing business as usual. Opening new pathways, and generating alternatives is the most effective way of decreasing the risk for our economy, it is the most effective way to increase its resilience and its capacity to adapt to climate change and to the turbulent times ahead of us."