Author: Alec AMARIEI

The AGRITECH-HU-HUB is a professional cooperation platform established within the framework of the Erasmus+ AGRITECH project, which aims to enable stakeholders in agriculture, education and consultancy to think together about what knowledge and skills will be needed in the coming years.

The HUB focuses on the most important agricultural trends: digitalization, artificial intelligence, precision solutions, and sustainability. The goal is not to discuss these only on a theoretical level, but to jointly determine what is really worth teaching and how to create training courses that provide knowledge that can be used in practice.

The opening event, which will be held in Gödöllő on March 27, 2026 (Friday), aims to initiate a professional dialogue on the agricultural competencies of the future and to lay the foundation for the pilot Digital Agricultural Systems Management training course to be launched in 2026. 

During the program, discussions with the participants will cover:

• which competencies are most important in everyday practice,
• what obstacles hinder development and spread,
• what kind of collaborations could really work between education and professional actors.

The event will be held in a hybrid format. Interested parties can participate in person at the MATE Szent István Campus in Gödöllő, or online via Microsoft Teams. The information required for online participation will be sent after registration.
 

EVENT PROGRAM

AGRITECH project was successfully presented at the stand of project partner OECON Group of Companies during the 31st AGROTICA 2026 exhibition. The event also marked launching of the Greek AGRITECH Hub.

At the presentation attended representatives of the four Greek AGRITECH project partners and three associated partners, including ΕΛΓΟ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ (ELGO-DIMITRA), the project coordinator, ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI (AUTH), SCIENTACT, and OECON GROUP OF COMPANIES, as well as the MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD, GEOTEE, and EKAGEM. Their participation reflected the strong interest in the project and the close collaboration within the consortium.

This milestone marks the official launch and operation of the Greek educational AGRITECH Hub, laying the groundwork for farmer education and for the promotion of innovative and sustainable practices in the agri-food sector.The Hub will provide a wide range of activities for relevant stakeholders, including workshops, hackathons, mentoring sessions, and enterprise visits.

On International Women’s Day, the AGRITECH project proudly celebrates the achievements, strength, and contribution of women in agriculture, innovation, research, and entrepreneurship.

We recognise the women who drive progress, inspire change, and help shape a more sustainable and inclusive future.

With appreciation,
AGRITECH Project

The first AGRITECH Newsletter has been officially released. Discover the progress made in defining the AgriTech Manager profile, developing innovative learning structures, and preparing Educational HUBs for pilot implementation. The project now moves confidently into its next phase.

We are glad to share that three key AGRITECH deliverables are now finalised and publicly available. These outputs mark an important step in building the AGRITECH learning and recognition pathway for the AgriTech Manager profile, connecting curriculum design, delivery, and certification.

What’s been published

D2.2 Report on Learning Ecosystem Design
A blueprint for how the AGRITECH learning ecosystem is structured and how it can be implemented and scaled across different education and training settings.

D2.3 AGRITECH Curriculum
The curriculum that translates the AgriTech Manager competency needs into teachable modules and learning outcomes, ready for use and adaptation by education and training providers.

D3.1 AGRITECH Certification Framework
The framework that defines how competences can be validated and recognised, supporting credible certification and future integration into training pathways.

We thank to all our partners and stakeholders for your trust, energy, and contributions throughout the year. Every meeting, review, pilot activity, and piece of feedback helped strengthen the project and its outcomes.

We wish you and your teams health, progress, and good news in 2026. See you in the new year with fresh updates and next steps.

AGRITECH Team

On 4 November 2025 we will present AGRITECH during the AGORA at the 12th Danube Participation Day in Sarajevo, organized by EUSDR Priority Area 10 and the Danube Civil Society Forum, in collaboration with other local partners and the EUSDR Presidencies, as an official side event of the 14th Annual Forum of the EU Strategy for the Danube Region, exploring the theme: “Local Voices, European Future – The Crucial Role of Communities in Shaping EU Policy and Driving Enlargement”

What we are sharing:
• Early findings on programs that support digital transformation and competitiveness in agriculture, with examples from Hungary, Romania, and Greece
• The first outline of an AGRITECH Manager competence profile, designed to bridge tech, advisory, and farm management
• Next steps for pilots and partnerships across the Danube region

Where to find us:
AGORA marketplace: 12:00–13:30 at Hotel Holiday, Sarajevo. There is also an Online Agora entry with key materials and contact info: https://danubestrategy.eu/online-agora .

Why AGORA?
The AGORA is the Participation Day’s open marketplace where projects and local actors connect, compare notes, and build collaborations before and after the event. It’s the right place to test ideas, find partners, and get quick feedback from people doing the work on the ground.

Who should connect
Public authorities, producer groups, advisory services, universities, agri-tech SMEs, and anyone working on training, digital tools, or farm data use. If you want to co-design the competence profile or run pilots, let’s talk.

Contact
For meetings in Sarajevo or follow-up online, reach us at Dr.Eng. Daniel AMARIEI, pamea.experts@gmail.com, Tel. +43 6763109359 and keep an eye on the Online Agora: https://danubestrategy.eu/online-agora.