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
From 26 to 28 November 2025, the AGRITECH partners met in Gödöllő and Budapest, Hungary, for the project’s second transnational meeting, hosted by DDTG (assisted by GK and MATE) under ELGOcoordination. The agenda centred on Work Package 2 and its core on-working outputs – the Learning Ecosystem Design and the AgriTech Curriculum (D2.3) – with dedicated time also reserved for accreditation, quality assurance and communication topics.
Day 1 – Focus on WP2
The first day in Gödöllő combined a short project progress update with working sessions on the structure of the AGRITECH learning ecosystem (DDTG) and curriculum (AGR). All participating Partners went through the planned pillars of the innovative learning environment, the overall curriculum layout and its modules, and touched on assessment aspects, data protection requirements and IPR in WP2 outputs, recalling the main points of the project’s Data Policy Guidelines and how datasets, visuals and survey data must be handled under GDPR (LAND) and a wrap-up of communication and visibility activities carried out from the start of the project up to the meeting, development of the project’s visual identity and social media presence, and the roll-out of the Communication Plan and monitoring approach for key indicators upcoming communication activities (PAMEA).
Day 2 – Accreditation, QA and pilots
On the second day, partners continued exchanges on curriculum content and implementation and then turned to the links with accreditation, quality (ACQUIN) and pilots. Sessions covered the planned ESG/EQF alignment process, steps towards external evaluation, internal quality assurance steps fofollowed by a short quality assurance block on the QA checklist for meetings and deliverables and the internal review process for D2.2 and D2.3. Then followed a presentation regarding the preparation of the platform (CARDET), and abrief update on ESCO and recognition pathways for the AgriTech Manager profile. The day closed with a block on next actions, timelines and responsibilities for the coming months.
The meeting also brought together members of the AGRITECH External Experts Panel, who shared their insights in a dedicated session and helped refine the next steps of the project.
Day 3 – Study visit and closing
The final day took place in Budapest and featured a study visit to the ELTE University Botanical Garden, followed by a short closing meeting to reflect on the discussions and look ahead to the next consortium milestones.
Overall, the meeting provided space for partners to review progress under WP2, compare perspectives on the design of the innovative learning environment and curriculum, and clarify where further work and coordination are needed as AGRITECH moves into the next phase.
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Today, AGRITECH proudly joined the 12th Danube Participation Day, a key event gathering stakeholders from across the Danube Region to strengthen cooperation, innovation, and sustainability.
Our participation is underlining AGRITECH’s commitment to fostering digital transformation and green innovation in agriculture, aligning with the Danube Strategy’s goals of smart, inclusive, and sustainable development.
Engaging with regional partners, policymakers, and experts, we explored new synergies for building resilient agri-food ecosystems and advancing the competencies of the future AGRITECH Managers.
Together, we’re shaping a more connected and sustainable Danube Region.
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.
OECON Group is actively participating in the AGRITECH project, which aims, among other things, to shape the new professional profile of the AGRITECH Manager:
🔹 a leader who combines technology, entrepreneurship & sustainability
🔹 a professional who will drive the agri-food sector through the digital and green transition
Through extensive research and collaboration with stakeholders from education, research, industry, and policy, the AGRITECH Manager Competency Framework has been created – a comprehensive tool outlining the skills, knowledge, and attitudes needed by the next generation of leaders in agriculture. 🌍💡
📖 Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eWXaXhv4
PAMEA’s acceptance into the European Alliance for Apprenticeships helps the AGRITECH consortium turn good training into real careers. It connects our competence profile and learning modules with a European community that knows how to build quality apprenticeships and make them stick.
What this unlocks for AGRITECH
Faster routes from classroom to workplace. Our curricula can be translated into apprenticeship pathways with VET providers and agri-food employers, not just pilot courses.
Shared quality standards. Access to proven tools for mentoring, assessment, and learner support raises the bar across the consortium.
A bigger circle of hosts and allies. The EAfA network brings in schools, chambers, cooperatives, and SMEs that are ready to co-design placements and adopt our materials.
Better recognition and uptake. Aligning with EU-level guidance helps our modules travel across borders and sit comfortably inside existing systems.
Stronger storytelling. Platforms for case studies and peer learning help us show how AGRITECH skills play out on farms, in labs, and inside data-driven advisory services.
What changes on the ground
Learners get real work environments to apply what they study. Educators gain mentor training, assessment rubrics, and clear progression routes. Employers receive ready-to-use learning plans and support for supervising apprentices without drowning in paperwork. Everyone speaks the same language about skills and outcomes.
What it means for the consortium
We move from “project results” to services that partners can run year after year. PAMEA’s role inside EAfA gives the team a front door to policy dialogue, good practices, and communities that keep improving apprenticeships. AGRITECH benefits from that momentum, turning a competence profile into a living pathway that serves people, organisations, and regions.
From AGRITECH to the Pact for Skills: Expanding Impact
By joining the Pact for Skills, PAMEA strengthens its ability to scale up the results of the AGRITECH project – our flagship initiative building the AgriTech Manager competence profile and innovative training models for agriculture. What AGRITECH brings:
✅ A competence framework linking deep tech, digital tools, and sustainable farming practices
✅ Modular curricula and micro-credentials for VET providers, universities, and professionals
✅ Strong cooperation between educators, SMEs, farmers, and policymakers to ensure labour market relevance
✅ A European-wide platform to upskill learners and professionals in agriculture and green innovation
Through the Pact for Skills, these outcomes will now be connected to a broader EU agenda on reskilling and upskilling, giving AGRITECH results greater visibility, stronger policy anchoring, and wider opportunities for replication in other sectors. For PAMEA, this is proof that our projects are not isolated efforts, but stepping stones toward a more skilled, innovative, and sustainable Europe.
AGRITECH consortium is glad to share highlights from the bilateral working meeting held in Nicosia from 16–18 September 2025, hosted by our partner CARDET. Together with PAMEA, the teams worked intensively on key aspects of our project, including:
✔ Advancing the international accreditation process with ACQUIN and aligning with EQF, ESG, and ENQA standards
✔ Refining quality assurance protocols and data protection guidelines
✔ Design, plan and review the AGRITECH eLearning platform and its integration with gamified learning materials
✔ Planning the pilot phase for certification, including digital badges and microcredentials linked to EU frameworks
✔ Strengthening engagement with universities and preparing for curricular integration at EQF 6/7
✔ Discussing AGRITECH’s positioning in EU initiatives such as the Pact for Skills and the European Alliance for Apprenticeships
✔ Shaping a joint strategy for the upcoming Erasmus+ 2026 call
This meeting marked an important step forward in ensuring that the AGRITECH project delivers lasting impact for agricultural education, learners, and stakeholders across Europe.
The traditional exhibition Země Živitelka in České Budějovice offered a space for the presentation of the interesting AGRITECH project, in which a number of European universities and research and educational centres participate. WIRELESSINFO, together with the Zemědělský svaz České republiky (ZSČR), contributed to the project on behalf of the Czech Republic.
Feel free to consult links in
CZ: https://lnkd.in/eVbSiaTb
EN: https://lnkd.in/etnbUpbr
on the focus of the presentation.
But there are many other recognised EU consortia members:
ΕΛΓΟ ΔΗΜΗΤΡΑ ELGO DΙΜITRA, CARDET CENTRE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT IN EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIMITED, Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης | Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), PAMEA EXPERTS, ACQUIN e.V., Politecnico di Torino
Faculty of Management and Rural Development – UASVM Bucharest – Slatina Branch, @DDTG Duna Fejlesztő Transznacionális Csoport Nonprofit Kft., @APOSTOLINA TSALTAMPASI KAI SIA EE OECON GROUP, LAND Impresa Sociale, Agricloud România, @AUTOMATION, Gazda Kontroll Kft., ScientAct
In such a team, I believe we could find the solution for transfer of skills and their alignment to a dynamically changing environment in agricultural practice.
AGRITECH at the Agriculture for Life 2025 Conference
We are proud to share that the AGRITECH project was prominently featured at the 2025 edition of the “AGRICULTURE FOR LIFE, LIFE FOR AGRICULTURE” conference, held in Bucharest, Romania between June 5-7. Hosted by our project partner USAMV, this international event brought together experts, researchers, and innovators under the theme:
“Agroecology and biodiversity: nurturing ecosystems for thriving agriculture.”
AGRITECH presented a key scientific contribution:
“Digital Transformation in Agriculture: A Comparative Analysis of Hungary, Romania and Greece and the Role of Competence Profiling in the AgriTech Manager Framework”
Authored by a cross-institutional team from MATE, USAMV, ELGO, and PAMEA, the paper outlined national digitalisation strategies and introduced the AgriTech Manager profile – a competence-based model to upskill the workforce in smart, green agriculture.
The conference also served as a vibrant platform for cross-border knowledge exchange. Representatives from all four core partners present – USAMV (host), PAMEA, MATE, and AGRICLOUD – connected ideas and mapped out collaborative paths forward for:
– advancing smart farming education,
– reinforcing digital agriculture ecosystems,
– embedding lifelong learning in rural innovation frameworks.
AGRITECH initiative, supported by the ERASMUS+ “Partnerships for Innovation” programme, continues to push the boundaries of competence-based learning in agriculture – blending deep tech, sustainability, and entrepreneurship into a new European profile: the AgriTech Manager.
Published in: Scientific Papers Series “Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development”, Vol. 25, Issue 2, 2025
