The 5 pillars of our strategy will be supported by practical activities, capable of creating value for the entire food chain. Meet our current and past projects:
A network-based initiative for interaction and knowledge transfer aimed at promoting the bioeconomy in the inland region.
We empower sustainable technologies by creating circular food systems with a low environmental footprint in Portugal.
It addresses the urgent challenges of food waste and aims to improve healthy food options by transforming food waste and by-products into nutritious and sustainable solutions.
Evaluates the potential use and valorization of co-products from the national agro-industry (brewing industry, fruit juices and pulps, olive groves, vineyards, and their bioactive substances) in the production of organic fertilizers.
Integrated valorization of acorns and their by-products as raw material for the development of new innovative food products.
Innovation for sustainable aquaponics systems — increases production while bringing together production and consumption.
A personalised biostimulants service, developed from a deep understanding of each soil, crop and environmental context.
Dedicated to testing, implementing, and disseminating new approaches to agricultural food systems for sustainability.
It aims to combat the spread of quarantine pests, particularly Clavibacter sepedonicus (Cs) and Ralstonia solanacearum (Rs), by developing early detection systems, bio-control solutions, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies to reduce pest incidence by 40–60%.
Establishes the benefits of regenerative agriculture practices on milk quality and soil health by implementing pilot projects on commercial farms.
Supports the development of resilient and competitive production systems and enhances the provisioning of ecosystem services in degraded and marginal soils by facilitating sustainable fiber value chains in European industries.
Improves value chains through innovative business models for small farmers.
This platform brings together all the organic operators. It promotes the sharing of contacts, knowledge and sustainable practices.
Dedicated to testing, implementing, and disseminating new approaches to agricultural food systems for economic, social, and environmental sustainability.
From Ash to Living Soil — a community-led journey to regenerate fire-affected land through science, art & collective action.
It aims to establish 5 living labs across 6 countries in the Mediterranean region, from Portugal to Israel, to promote agricultural practices that enhance soil carbon sequestration.
By examining the microbial communities present in the soils and their associated functions, farmers gain valuable insights on soil health and function.
Recovering ecosystems in semi-arid areas and promoting stands with more adapted ecological structure in Montado.
Design for simple and advanced biodiversity monitoring systems that combine classical indicator systems with new technology to measure field biodiversity.
Unleashes the structural transformation of the Portuguese forestry sector by promoting digital transitions, economic resilience, and carbon neutrality to strengthen forest sustainability.
Explores the relationship between food and climate change adaptation, proposing practical solutions to reduce the environmental impact of the food system.
Raise participant awareness on the importance of sustainably grown food and healthy eating while also promoting cultural exchange by sharing traditional salad recipes via digital tools.
Integrated approach to territorial food systems aiming to affect systemic change on food behavior and the valorization of the Mediterranean diet.
Territorial network that promotes and raises awareness among the community on how to obtain healthy and sustainable diets through food education sessions, events and capacity building materials.
Promotes a gradual transition to an agriculture and food system based predominantly on vegetable protein to reduce the ecological footprint.
The Collaborative Laboratories facilitate cooperation among professionals, researchers, students, entrepreneurs, and the community to tackle complex challenges, develop new products and services, and share knowledge and resources.
Deep Tech Innovation Programme for Agrifood. Accelerate capacity building in entrepreneurship and innovation of the higher education institutions involved, in domains of deep tech that enable agrifood by-product valorization.
Smart sustainable foods and trade — European Digital Innovation Hub. The digital innovation hub for the agri-food sector is the single point of access for digitizing the farm to fork sector.
Supports companies in making their new digital products and services commercially viable.
Combines artificial intelligence and remote sensing to create a technological solution to monitor grape leaves in vineyards.
Promotes the inland regions, their companies, and their products by demonstrating the quality of their products to entities in the national scientific system.
Develops an optimized and innovative methodology to measure the effectiveness and impact of EU support programs in Portugal.
It aims to develop vocational training skills and educational programmes that meet the needs of the agriculture of the future, transforming the agri-food sector towards digitalisation, decarbonisation and sustainability.
Food4Sustainability aims to put Portugal at the forefront of circular food production systems with low carbon emissions and reduced water use within 5 years.
Explore career pathways in the agri-food industry. Career Day aims to show secondary school students how higher education routes can lead to gratifying and inspiring careers that will drive innovation within the entire agrifood value chain.
An immersive experience specifically designed to nurture entrepreneurial skills and empower individuals who share a deep passion for agri-food and sustainability.
Startup market discovery programme. A 4–6 month programme aiming to transform science and technology-based innovations into market-validated businesses.
The Grow Workshops are educational sessions that debate emerging trends and technologies in the sustainable agricultural sector.
Unique, intensive, hands-on immersion on sustainable and regenerative agriculture and its impact on food production systems.
Contemporary workshop to develop and strengthen the communication between producers and consumers along short supply chains.
Immersion into methodologies and tools for sustainable agriculture with a focus on digital transformation and smart farming technologies.
Erasmus+ project aimed at creating a network of contacts between almond producers.
Implements and tests a pilot program of healthy eating habits across all school education cycles in the Idanha-a-Nova region.
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