TRUSTFOOD in “Funding, Networking and Technology Transfer Opportunities for Mature Research Groups of the Agricultural University”

Smart Agro Hub had the chance to present our Digital Europe-funded project TrustFood at the “Funding, Networking and Technology Transfer Opportunities for Mature Research Groups of the Agricultural University” organized by the National Documentation Centre in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens on February 13th, 2024.

The event focused on the services provided by the National Documentation Center and the Agricultural University of Athens to young researchers, spinoffs and startups, while presentations were given by the Agricultural University of Athens technologists.

Specifically from the National Documentation Center, Dr Nikos Karampekios, Head of the Innovation and Networking Unit, and Angelos Angelidis, Coordinator Enterprise Europe Network-Hellas, presented NDC’s services to the research, academic and business community in the country, while George Megas, Principal National Contact Point for Horizon Europe and coordinator of the EITHealth Hub, Dr Sofia Xesfingi, Varvara Vasilaki and Marios Roides, National Contact Points for Horizon Europe, presentED funding opportunities through the clusters of the Horizon EU.

TRUSTFOOD Project Kicks Off in Patra, Greece

The TRUSTFOOD project recently commenced its three-year journey with a highly productive kickoff meeting in Patras, Greece. This meeting laid the foundation for a promising EU-funded project that is set to address vital challenges in the food supply chain security and trustworthiness sectors. The significance of this event can be summarized in a few key points.

Foundation Building: The Patras meeting allowed project partners to plan, strategize, and establish a clear roadmap for the project’s future. It marked a crucial phase in aligning visions and defining strategies.

Relationship Strengthening: Face-to-face interactions during the kickoff meeting facilitated relationship building among project partners, fostering trust and unity. These relationships will play a pivotal role in the project’s success.

EU-Funded Promise: TRUSTFOOD’s EU funding highlights its potential and the importance of its mission in enhancing the security and transparency of food supply chains.

With a strong start, TRUSTFOOD is set to make substantial contributions to the food supply chain’s security and trustworthiness by upskilling the labour force, addressing contemporary European and global needs. The project’s success is now eagerly anticipated as it continues its journey to revolutionize the field.