Imagine a small family farm that wants to use high-tech tools but doesn't know where to start or can't afford expensive systems. This project creates a 'one-stop-shop' like a local tech help desk and a set of affordable gadgets to help them. It's like giving a small business a digital starter kit so they can farm more sustainably without needing a massive corporate budget.
Small and medium farms face a widening technology gap compared to large industrial farms. They lack the budget and technical support to adopt precision agriculture, making them less resilient and less sustainable.
A set of 9 digital tools (software, drones, sensors) and a 'one-stop-shop' support model for farming cooperatives.
If you are a software developer dealing with low adoption rates among small farmers — this project developed 9 digital innovative solutions that are cost-effective and human-centric. These tools bridge the gap between large and small operations, making your software accessible to a wider market of 89 farmers during the rollout phase.
If you are a cooperative dealing with fragmented technology use among members — this project developed a one-stop-shop model. This acts as a local innovation center that binds together technology, business models, and financial schemes to support member farms.
If you are a hardware manufacturer dealing with products that are too complex for small-scale users — this project developed customized hardware including drones and sensors. These were tested in 4 testbeds across different crop and livestock types to ensure they meet actual farmer needs.
Based on available project data, the project focuses on creating 'cost-effective' solutions, but specific pricing or licensing costs are not listed.
The project scales through a rollout and replication phase targeting a total of 89 farmers across Europe, utilizing 6 pilots and 4 testbeds.
Based on available project data, the specific IP or licensing terms are not provided, though the project involves 12 industry partners and 7 SMEs.
Integration is managed through a co-creation process and 'one-stop-shops' hosted by existing cooperatives to provide local support and knowledge.
The project runs from June 1, 2023, to May 31, 2027, covering the development, testing, and rollout phases.
The consortium is heavily industry-weighted with 12 industry partners (52% ratio), including 7 SMEs, which suggests a strong focus on commercial viability. With 23 partners across 9 countries, the project has a broad European reach, balancing 7 research entities and 1 university to ensure the technical tools are grounded in practical agricultural needs.
Contact FUNDACION CTIC in Spain for details on the co-creation methodology.
Contact us to identify which of the 9 digital solutions fits your agricultural business model.
