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#37 | September 2023

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The monthly Newsletter of the S3 Partnership on Traceability and Big Data aims to provide information regarding opportunities for improving and promoting the digitalisation of the agrifood value chain in Europe, in the context of the regional smart specialisation strategies of each partner.

 
Articles

Main results of Horizon 2020 Project FAIRShare


[ Iratxe Díez Delgado & Juan Pedro Romero Trueba. Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food ]


The Spanish Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAPA) is one of the 22 members of the FAIRShare consortium. FAIRShare (Farm Advisory Digital Innovation Tools Realised and Shared) is a Horizon 2020 project that focuses on overcoming the digital divide by promoting digitalisation in the agricultural sector through a strategic approach: strengthening the digital skills of farm advisors and producers…

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DEMOFARM Andalusia: applying digital solutions in real farms for a wider spread


[ Ricardo Alarcón. Andalusian Regional Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development ]


DEMOFARM is an initiative based on the application of digital solutions in real farms run by collaborating farmers and livestock breeders. The aim is to share the benefits and advantages of farm digitization with other farmers and breeders based on their experiences.

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News


Kick-off meeting of new Interoperability Working Group

 
The group aims to enhance competitiveness and support innovation in agrifood sector through integrated data collection solutions.
 
 


European Innovation Scoreboard Performance 2023

 
The National and Regional Scoreboards published showcase that, despite the recent crises, EU Member States and their regions keep improving their innovation performance.
 
 
Announcements


S3 CoP Expression of Interest in New Partnerships 2023


The call focused on regions that are looking to set up a new Thematic Smart Specialisation Partnership (TSSP) on smart specialisation priorities that are not covered yet. New Partnerships can participate through the existing S3 Thematic Platforms on Agri-food, Industrial Modernisation, Energy and Sustainable Blue Economy.
Deadline: September 30th, 2023.
   


iFAB Call for Reviewers


The International Foundation Big Data and Artificial Intelligence for Human Development (iFAB) is seeking qualified reviewers to evaluate project proposals in the areas of data analytics, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing or quantum technologies.
Submissions: until October 16th, 2023.
   


MOOC - Smart Specialisation in EU Enlargement and Neighbourhood Region and the new trends in the Smart Specialisation approach


Created by the Joint Research Centre, this MOOC analyses the main phases of designing a Smart Specialisation Strategy while considering the specificity of each territory. The MOOC includes 7 modules aimed at disseminating the guidance and methodological approach, as well as practical examples, lessons and experiences.
   
Calls
 

GREEN ERA-HUB: Contributions towards a sustainable and resilient agri-food system


GREEN ERA-HUB is seeking research proposals that focus on enhancing the sustainability and resilience of the agri-food system. From climate-smart agriculture and precision farming to circular economies and sustainable supply chains, it welcomes contributions across various areas which can unlock new solutions, technologies, or practices that benefit farmers, consumers, and the environment.

Submission: 7 September 2023, 12:00h CEST

 

Implementing co-funded action plans for connected regional innovation valleys


This action is intended to create connected regional innovation valleys across the European Union, involving regions with lower innovation performances, by building on strategic areas of regional strength and specialisation (defined in their smart specialisation strategies), in support of key EU priorities. Successful applicant regions under this call topic will be recognised as “regional innovation valleys”.

Deadline: 17 October 2023, 17:00 CET

 

Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Strand 1 and Strand 2a


The overall objective of the Strand 1 call is to provide financial and advisory support for interregional innovation investments in shared and complementary smart specialisation areas along European value chains on the following thematic priorities: digital transition, green transition or smart manufacturing. Regarding Strand 2a, the overall objective is to provide financial and advisory support for interregional innovation investments in shared and complementary smart specialisation areas along European value chains.

Deadline: 17 October 2023, 17:00 CET

Events and workshops

6-8

September 2023

Seinäjoki (Finland)

 





Food Days Seinäjoki


RDI organisations in Southern Ostrobothnia are jointly organising Food Days. Within its framework, Into Seinäjoki will host an "Innovative Food Business" event on Wednesday, September 6, themed on the role of businesses and cities in the sustainability transformation of the food system. On Thursday and Friday a great InnoFood event organised by Ruralia Institute (University of Helsinki) with many exciting international speakers.

21

September 2023

Online

 




Matchmaking Event. Regional Innovation Valleys


This event aims at creating opportunities for participants to meet and connect with a view of either responding to the call for expression interest to become a Regional Innovation Valley or finding partners for prospective applications to calls launched under the EIE and I3 instruments.Registration until 6 September.

21

September 2023

Online

 


Innovation Procurement for European Digital Innovation Hubs


This webinar will introduce innovation procurement and explain how the European Assistance For Innovation Procurement can help EDIHs harness it to speed up digital transformation.

4-5

October 2023

Thessaloniki (Greece)

 


SmartAgriHubs Synergy Days 2023


SmartAgriHubs continue the legacy of the project with the Synergy Days. An event to meet, debate and exchange knowledge connecting the digital innovators of the European agri-food sector. Expected workshops organised by several EU projects and networking opportunities.

10

October 2023

Brussels (Belgium)

 




Plants: the solution for a sustainable and healthy future of Europe


A consortium of complementary skills, partners, regions (ERIAFF), clusters (PIC) and an ETP (Plants 4 the Future) will discuss cooperation and networking. This event is organised within the European Week of Regions and Cities.

11

October 2023

Brussels (Belgium)

 










Innovation through Interregional Cooperation: Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument


Organised as part of the agenda of the 21st European Week of Regions and Cities, a dedicated session on the I3 Instrument will take place on 11th October 2023 from 09:30 to 10:30 CET at the SQUARE Brussels Meeting Centre. The workshop on the I3 Instrument will feature high-profile Commission speakers from the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) and Directorate-General for EU Regional and Urban Policy (DG REGIO).

16-17

October 2023

Naples (Italy)

 


Data Spaces Discovery Day


Organised by the International Data Spaces Association (IDSA), the Data Spaces Discovery Day will deep into the business value of sovereign data sharing and why trusted data sharing ecosystems are key to crafting an effective data economy aligned with the IDS standard

28-29

November 2023

Barcelona (Spain)

 





S3 Forum 2023


The S3 Community of Practice has announced that the upcoming S3 Forum will take place on 28 November at La Llotja de Mar, Barcelona. An event dedicated to EU S3 practitioners, experts and stakeholders to attend. There will be a set of side events on the next day: the Steering committee meeting for the S3 Thematic Platforms and the meetings of the working groups on innovation diffusion, interregional collaboration, and industrial transitions.
Documents & multimedia

Fostering agricultural and rural policy dialogue.

OECD

JRC Annual Report 2022.

Joint Research Centre (European Commission)

European Innovation Scoreboard 2023.

Directorate-General for Research and Innovation (European Commission)

Capacities for transformative innovation in public administrations and governance systems.

Joint Research Centre (European Commission)

Synopsis report. Looking into the R&I future priorities 2025-2027.

European Commission

The role of youth in transforming the food system.

The Food Fight Podcast by EIT Food

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