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Update: AGRARIAN Call #1 is now open

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  • Agro-Food, Environment

AGRARIAN 1st Open Call aims to attract and engage SMEs/Universities/Research Centers/NGOs with expertise in developing innovative applications and services related to agriculture, which will be tested and validated within AGRARIAN framework.

This is a cascade call organised in the framework of a project funded by the EU’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under Grant Agreement no. 101134128. 

Proposals are expected to address innovative solutions/services, AI based applications and new IoTs, related to one of the three pilots (Livestock, Field Crops, and Viticulture).

The following types of Applications/Solutions (but not limited to) are expected to be funded:

  • Innovative Agricultural Tools
  • Sustainable Farming Solutions
  • Climate Resilience and Adaptation
  • Digital Solutions and Smart Farming

The proposed Applications/Solutions should:

  • be in line with AGRARIAN research topics and fall into one of the three Pilots (Livestock, Field Crops and Viticulture pilots).
  • be able to be tested and evaluated on one of the provided AGRARIAN testbeds (see below) or exploit the agricultural dataset provided by AGRARIAN
  • be edge based deployments, i.e. run at the edge nodes of the AGRARIAN testbeds infrastructure
  • address real-world agricultural problems
  • have high agricultural and social impact

Total funding available: 400 000,00 € (8 Potential Projects / 50,000 € per entity)

Application deadline: 31 January 2025. 

Please visit the dedicated website for more information and to apply for this call.  

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