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Kick-off Meeting – 20 April The official kick-off meeting  will take place on 20 April , bringing together all partners to align on the project’s vision, tools, and next steps. This marks the true operational start of SYSARM, where ideas begin transforming into concrete solutions.  Why SYSARM Matters Now Agriculture today sits at the intersection of multiple crises and transitions: Increasing climate variability and extreme weather events Rising pressure for sustainable and low-carbon production Rapid digitalisation and technological change Ongoing market and geopolitical instability Yet, the sector’s workforce often lacks access to modern, flexible, and forward-looking training. SYSARM addresses this gap by introducing a systems thinking approach to agricultural risk management , empowering learners to understand complex interdependencies and make strategic decisions. What SYSARM Will Deliver The project will develop a new generation of learning tools designed for real-world impact: A MOOC on systems-based agricultural risk management Simulation-based learning environments  reflecting real-life challenges A Trainer Toolbox  for educators and institutions Micro-credentials  aligned with EU frameworks Practical tools for lifelong learning and skills recognition These outputs aim to build green skills, transversal competences, and resilience , ensuring that learners are prepared for the complexity of modern agri-food systems.  A Strong European Partnership SYSARM brings together 9 partners from 4 European countries , combining expertise in education, sustainability, innovation, and digital technologies. As a key partner, Agriventures  contributes its expertise in agri-policy, entrepreneurship, and sustainability. The organisation will play an important role in policy engagement and governance integration , helping ensure that project results translate into real systemic impact.  The project is coordinated by Cosvitec , leading the overall implementation, quality assurance, and alignment with European frameworks and the Pact for Skills. “Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) onlyand do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Education and Culture Executive Agency. Neitherthe European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.” \n For Agriventures, participation in SYSARM is not an isolated initiative, but part of a broader mission: bridging innovation with real agricultural practice, reducing information asymmetry, and accelerating the adoption of solutions that already work . 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The project has officially launched its digital platform , creating a space where circular agricultural practices—from Bulgaria to Spain—can now be explored and shared in one place. From the very beginning, Circular voices mission has been clear: to take circular  concepts out of reports and turn them into visible practices for farmers and innovators . The new platform is a direct response to that ambition. It brings together...","Another milestone has been reached in the Circular Voices journey. The project has officially launched its digital platform , creating a space where circular agricultural practices—from Bulgaria to Spain—can now be explored and shared in one place. From the very beginning, Circular voices mission has been clear: to take circular  concepts out of reports and turn them into visible practices for farmers and innovators . The new platform is a direct response to that ambition. It brings together real examples of farms that are already: closing loops reducing waste regenerating soil creating value from by-products Through this platform, users can now explore and get inspired how circular practices are being implemented across different contexts, crops, and farming systems. From olive groves in Spain to livestock farms in Bulgaria, the initiative highlights one key idea: circularity is not theoretical—it is happening on the ground.   Making Circularity Visible One of the biggest challenges in sustainable agriculture is not the lack of solutions—but the lack of visibility.  By focusing on storytelling and real-life experience, this initiative ensures that circular practices are not only communicated—but trusted . Because in the end, sustainability is not just about systems. It is about people—and the decisions they make every day. 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What stood out clearly is that sustainability is not a data problem.  It is a people problem. Adoption depends on trust, clarity and relevance to real farm operations. The discussions brought together a strong mix of academia, practitioners and ecosystem builders. Contributions from Ana María Castillo-Clavero and Ingrid Mateo Manrique grounded the conversation in strategic and environmental frameworks, while initiatives like Vegaverde, Asociación Moscatel and Finca Kurandana demonstrated how circularity is already being implemented on the ground. These are not pilot ideas, they are working models. Equally important was the cultural and territorial dimension. Speakers such as Diego Rivas, Felicitas Flörchinger and the Exploramás team emphasized that circular agriculture is not only a technical transition. It is also about reconnecting farming with identity, local knowledge and purpose. This layer is often underestimated, yet it is critical for long-term adoption. The role of ecosystem enablers was also evident. BIOAZUL, IEAMED, Málaga TechPark and APTE are not just supporting actors. They are infrastructure for innovation diffusion. Without them, scaling circular practices across regions would remain fragmented. From workshop to platform: Circular Voices goes digital The Málaga workshop is part of a broader initiative that is now fully accessible through the new Circular Voices platform. The platform is structured around one core principle: make circular farming visible, understandable and actionable. Instead of theory-heavy content, the platform focuses on real cases from Spain and Bulgaria. Farmers demonstrate how they close loops in practice, whether through biomass reuse, digestate application, precision farming or by-product valorization. The emphasis is always on outcomes: reduced input costs, improved soil health and new income streams. A key component is VerAgro, a free self-assessment tool. In approximately 20 minutes, farmers and processors can evaluate their current practices across land use, operations and business resilience. The output is not generic scoring, it provides actionable insights that can guide immediate improvements. The platform also addresses one of the biggest structural gaps in European agriculture: fragmentation. By connecting stories, tools and stakeholders in one place, it creates a shared reference point for circular practices that are often isolated geographically. Opportunities you should not ignore Circular Voices is not only a communication initiative. It is also a gateway to concrete opportunities. First, participation. Farmers, startups and organizations can join the network to share practices, collaborate or replicate methodologies in their own regions. This is particularly relevant for actors in Southeast Europe where access to structured knowledge remains limited. Second, visibility. Through the AgriVentures Awards 2026, innovators working on circular solutions can position themselves in front of investors, policymakers and ecosystem partners. The deadline is 30 April 2026, with the awards taking place during the Green Transition Forum in Sofia. Third, funding. The platform aggregates active opportunities in circular economy and agri-food innovation. These range from early-stage support such as the EIT Food Accelerator Network to large-scale Horizon Europe calls reaching up to €6 million. There are also targeted instruments like EPIC-X for women-led deep tech startups and WFF funding for women in agrifood systems. For founders and operators, this is not just information. It is a pipeline. What comes next The key question raised during the workshop remains open and operational: how do we make circular practices more visible, understandable and applicable at scale. Circular Voices provides a working answer. Not through policy abstraction, but through farmer-led storytelling, practical tools and cross-regional collaboration between Bulgaria and Spain. This initiative is supported by the Circular Food Network, implemented by Alberizas & Agriventures. For AgriVentures, this is aligned with a broader mission reflected on https://agriventures.co/ . Bridging innovation and real agricultural practice, reducing information asymmetry and accelerating the adoption of solutions that already work. If you are building, farming or investing in the agri-food sector, the implication is straightforward. Circularity is no longer conceptual. It is operational. The only question is whether you are connected to it. The role of Agriventures in supporting agrifood innovation As the agritech startup ecosystem grows across Europe, initiatives such as Agriventures are helping connect entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers working in agriculture and food innovation. Agriventures focuses on supporting agrifood startups, biotechnology innovation, and access to European funding for agriculture, while also helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of startup financing, venture capital, and research commercialization. By strengthening connections between startups, research institutions, investors, and farmers, Agriventures contributes to building a stronger agricultural innovation ecosystem that can accelerate the transition toward sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems. Through knowledge sharing, events, and ecosystem building, Agriventures helps ensure that promising agritech innovations can scale and reach farmers, food producers, and global markets.",{"image":432},{"url":433,"altText":427},"wix:image://v1/1cd362_ebc83dcef0d847e680aa936d27ee6a22~mv2.png/image.png#originWidth=800&originHeight=450","2026-04-18T08:35:31.209Z",[],[437,438,439,440],{"_id":391,"label":392,"slug":393},{"_id":417,"label":418,"slug":419},{"_id":387,"label":388,"slug":389},{"_id":395,"label":396,"slug":397},"https://xpsc9qx4zmq8jvdz5c8j.agriventures.co/post/new-opportunity-for-circular-innovators-circular-voices-turning-circular-agriculture-into-real-op","1cd362a1-09ac-4de4-951b-bf76d96262ce",[],[],[],{"_id":447,"title":448,"slug":449,"excerpt":450,"contentText":451,"featuredMedia":452,"firstPublishedDate":455,"lastPublishedDate":455,"hashtags":456,"tags":457,"url":469,"language":367,"memberId":470,"pinned":369,"featured":369,"commentingEnabled":4,"translations":471,"categoryIds":472,"relatedPostIds":473},"c913d10d-e2fa-4273-9838-94016f38316a","Smart Farm Robotix named among Bulgaria’s most promising startups to watch in 2026","smart-farm-robotix-named-among-bulgaria-s-most-promising-startups-to-watch-in-2026","Bulgarian agritech startup Smart Farm Robotix  has been recognized by EU-Startups as one of the country’s 10 most promising startups to watch in 2026 and beyond, highlighting the growing international visibility of Bulgaria’s innovation ecosystem. \tIn its feature, EU-Startups placed the Sofia-based company among a new generation of local ventures building impactful technologies with strong global potential. \tFounded in 2022 , Smart Farm Robotix is developing autonomous agricultural robots...","Bulgarian agritech startup Smart Farm Robotix  has been recognized by EU-Startups as one of the country’s 10 most promising startups to watch in 2026 and beyond, highlighting the growing international visibility of Bulgaria’s innovation ecosystem. \tIn its feature, EU-Startups placed the Sofia-based company among a new generation of local ventures building impactful technologies with strong global potential. \tFounded in 2022 , Smart Farm Robotix is developing autonomous agricultural robots designed to improve weed control in a more sustainable and efficient way. Its flagship solution, RoboAiWeeder , is a fully solar-powered robot that uses AI image recognition, GPS, sensors, and smart navigation to identify and remove weeds without herbicides. According to EU-Startups, the company has already secured €2.4 million  to advance its technology and support wider adoption among farmers. \tThe startup is gaining attention for addressing some of agriculture’s biggest challenges, including rising labor costs, workforce shortages, and the need for more environmentally responsible farming practices. With its lightweight design and ability to operate in hilly or rocky terrain, RoboAiWeeder offers a practical alternative to traditional chemical and mechanical weed control, helping farmers reduce costs while supporting cleaner production methods. Smart Farm Robotix  is also part of the AgriVentures innovation community , a platform focused on accelerating agrifood and agri-tech innovation across Europe. AgriVentures supports startups, researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors by improving access to funding opportunities, strengthening collaboration, and helping innovative ideas move closer to real-world adoption . \tOn its official website https://agriventures.co/ , AgriVentures lists Smart Farm Robotix among its community members, describing the company as a robotics business developing autonomous, AI-driven solutions for small and medium-sized farms. \tAs agrifood innovation continues to expand across Europe, initiatives like AgriVentures play an increasingly important role in connecting startups with research institutions, investors, and farmers. Through ecosystem building, knowledge sharing, and support for commercialization, platforms like this help promising technologies such as Smart Farm Robotix scale faster and contribute to the transition toward more sustainable and resilient food systems. 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The event is designed as a meeting point for people building solutions in agriculture and those investing in the future of food systems. Due to strong interest, tickets for the event are now officially sold out . The conference will open at 16:00, with doors opening at 15:15 for registration...","On 19 March 2026 Sofia will bring together farmers, investors, scientists and technology companies for Agriventures Connect 2026 , a conference dedicated to practical innovation in the agrifood sector. The event is designed as a meeting point for people building solutions in agriculture and those investing in the future of food systems. Due to strong interest, tickets for the event are now officially sold out . The conference will open at 16:00, with doors opening at 15:15 for registration and networking. Full information about the speakers and program can be found here: Agriventures Connect 2026 event page . Agriventures is a mission-driven organisation supporting innovation in agriculture and food systems by connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, farmers and investors while helping them access funding and partnerships. Agriventures platform  supports innovators in identifying funding opportunities, building partnerships and scaling agrifood projects internationally. The opening remarks will be delivered by Boyko Takov from the Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency, highlighting the role of public institutions in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. The Agriventures team, represented by farmer Ivaylo Yankov and international projects expert Dilyana Kutsarova, will outline new opportunities for strengthening the agrifood ecosystem and improving access to capital for agricultural innovators. One of the first discussions will focus on digitalisation and emerging agri-technologies . Kaloyan Kumanov from NIK will explore trends in precision agriculture, data management and digital farm tools that can improve decision making and reduce input costs. A dedicated panel on institutional and public funding  will feature Svetlana Ormanova from the Institute for Agristrategies and Innovations, AgroHub and AgroDigiRise, Dimitar Vasilev from Innowave and Ralitsa Zhekova from RAPIV Varna. The discussion will address European innovation instruments such as EIC and EIT and how agricultural innovators can access specialised funding streams beyond traditional CAP programmes. The conference will also host a discussion with investors. Semi Hakim from Kök Projekt and Max Gurvits from Vitosha Venture Partners will share how investors evaluate agri-business opportunities, what makes a venture investment-ready and how agricultural companies can prepare for international growth. The panel will be moderated by Mariya Hristova. Practical farming experience will be at the centre of the session on sustainability and innovation for farmers , where Albina Yasinska from Bio Farm Rozino and regenerative agriculture consultant Petyo Kirov will share field-level insights on soil health, resilience and profitability. Another key discussion will focus on carbon farming and the future of agricultural sustainability . Elisabeth Lunik from Rabobank, Lyubomir Spasov from Green Diligence Netherlands and Marta Paunova, PhD researcher at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and part of Agriventures, will explore carbon measurement, soil health and emerging carbon markets that could create new income streams for farmers. The final panel will connect agriculture with nutrition science and market innovation. Zhivko Dzhamyarov from Ancestral Superfoods and Georgi Toskov from the University of Food Technologies will analyse emerging product niches linked to longevity, nutrition and the human microbiome. After the official program, participants will continue discussions during an informal networking session starting at 20:00. Nominations for the Innovative Producers Awards  are still open. Applications and nominations can be submitted here: https://connect.agriventures.co/#awards More details about the event are available on the conference website: https://connect.agriventures.co/ Follow the livestream: The role of Agriventures in supporting agrifood innovation As the agritech startup ecosystem grows across Europe, initiatives such as Agriventures are helping connect entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers working in agriculture and food innovation. Agriventures focuses on supporting agrifood startups, biotechnology innovation, and access to European funding for agriculture, while also helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of startup financing, venture capital, and research commercialization. By strengthening connections between startups, research institutions, investors, and farmers, Agriventures contributes to building a stronger agricultural innovation ecosystem that can accelerate the transition toward sustainable agriculture and resilient food systems. Through knowledge sharing, events, and ecosystem building, Agriventures helps ensure that promising agritech innovations can scale and reach farmers, food producers, and global markets.",{"image":481},{"url":482,"altText":476},"wix:image://v1/e54875_bf56a0ea42c94a45acf73988392516a9~mv2.jpg/AgriventuresConnect_edited.jpg#originWidth=1024&originHeight=563","2026-03-11T09:29:59.053Z",[],[486,487,488,489,490,491,492,496,500,504],{"_id":387,"label":388,"slug":389},{"_id":391,"label":392,"slug":393},{"_id":417,"label":418,"slug":419},{"_id":359,"label":360,"slug":361},{"_id":460,"label":461,"slug":462},{"_id":363,"label":364,"slug":365},{"_id":493,"label":494,"slug":495},"35d9c4dd-a7c1-46c3-b814-5dfecce7c382","Women in Agrifood","women-in-agrifood",{"_id":497,"label":498,"slug":499},"8ef35eac-9923-473d-afc9-53827cc3ba7f","AgriFood & Biotech research","agrifood-biotech-research",{"_id":501,"label":502,"slug":503},"212442a5-47ee-4926-903e-19975fab7f02","Innovative Food","innovative-food",{"_id":465,"label":466,"slug":467},"https://xpsc9qx4zmq8jvdz5c8j.agriventures.co/post/agriventures-connect-2026-sofia-becomes-a-hub-for-agri-innovation-and-global-opportunities",[],[],[],{"_id":510,"title":511,"slug":512,"excerpt":513,"contentText":514,"featuredMedia":515,"firstPublishedDate":518,"lastPublishedDate":518,"hashtags":519,"tags":520,"url":524,"language":367,"memberId":442,"pinned":369,"featured":369,"commentingEnabled":4,"translations":525,"categoryIds":526,"relatedPostIds":527},"eb3b5db0-6f40-40c0-b7c8-3f9cf8ca2c1e","Agrifood Startups and Innovation Ecosystems: Why They Matter for the Future of Agriculture","agrifood-startups-and-innovation-ecosystems-why-they-matter-for-the-future-of-agriculture","The global agrifood sector is entering a period of rapid transformation. Climate change, food security challenges, technological disruption, and changing consumer expectations are forcing agriculture to evolve faster than ever before. At the center of this transformation are agrifood startups and agricultural innovation ecosystems. These emerging companies are becoming essential drivers of sustainable agriculture, food system resilience, and economic development. For platforms such as...","The global agrifood sector is entering a period of rapid transformation. Climate change, food security challenges, technological disruption, and changing consumer expectations are forcing agriculture to evolve faster than ever before. At the center of this transformation are agrifood startups and agricultural innovation ecosystems. These emerging companies are becoming essential drivers of sustainable agriculture, food system resilience, and economic development. For platforms such as Agriventures, which focus on supporting agrifood startups, agricultural innovation, and access to funding for agriculture, understanding how entrepreneurial ecosystems function is essential for building the next generation of sustainable food systems. The Growing Role of Agrifood Startups in Innovation Startups play a disproportionate role in driving innovation, employment, and productivity growth across economies. Despite their relatively small size, new ventures often introduce disruptive technologies and business models that transform entire industries. This trend is increasingly visible in the agriculture and food sectors. Agrifood startups are developing technologies that help farmers improve productivity, reduce environmental impact, and adapt to climate change. These companies are introducing precision agriculture technologies that enable data-driven farm management, biological fertilizers that improve soil health and reduce dependency on chemical inputs, and food biotechnology solutions that create alternative proteins and sustainable ingredients. Artificial intelligence, satellite data, robotics, and biotechnology are transforming agriculture into a high-tech sector. As a result, agrifood innovation is becoming one of the most important drivers of the global transition toward sustainable agriculture and climate-resilient food systems. The Challenge of Fragmented Agricultural Innovation Ecosystems Despite the growing importance of agrifood startups, innovation in agriculture often faces structural challenges. One of the most significant barriers is the fragmentation of startup ecosystems and the limited access to information about funding opportunities, investors, and innovation networks. Startups are typically small, privately owned companies with short life cycles. These characteristics make it difficult to systematically collect data about them and to track their development across countries and sectors. In addition, entrepreneurial ecosystems are complex networks of multiple actors that interact with startups. These include founders, venture capital funds, angel investors, universities, research institutions, accelerators, incubators, and government funding programs. Without strong connections between these actors, startups often struggle to find the financial support, mentorship, and partnerships required to scale their technologies. This challenge is particularly relevant in agriculture, where innovation cycles are longer and require close collaboration between science, industry, and farmers. Global Trends in Startup Ecosystems Recent research analyzing global entrepreneurial ecosystems tracks nearly 4.5 million startups founded between 2000 and 2025, providing an unprecedented view of global innovation activity. The analysis integrates multiple sources of information including startup databases, venture capital investments, patent activity, and firm-level financial data. This comprehensive dataset allows researchers and policymakers to better understand how startup ecosystems evolve across regions and industries. Several important trends emerge from the data. Startup ecosystems are expanding rapidly outside North America and Europe, with Asia and emerging markets showing significant growth in entrepreneurial activity. Venture capital remains the dominant source of startup funding globally, but alternative financing instruments such as grants, public funding, and accelerator programs are increasingly important in Europe. The data also highlight the growing role of collaboration between startups, universities, corporates, and public institutions. Innovation ecosystems that combine these actors tend to produce more successful startups and attract greater levels of investment. Why Agrifood Innovation Requires Strong Ecosystems Agriculture innovation differs from many other startup sectors. Developing technologies for farming, food production, and biotechnology often requires longer research and development cycles, field testing, regulatory approvals, and collaboration with farmers and research institutions. Because of these characteristics, agrifood startups depend heavily on well-developed innovation ecosystems that provide access to capital, expertise, and research infrastructure. Successful agricultural innovation ecosystems typically include strong university research programs that generate scientific discoveries, venture capital and public funding mechanisms that support early-stage startups, specialized accelerators and incubators focused on agrifood innovation, and networks of farmers who test and validate new technologies. Regions that manage to build such ecosystems tend to attract more agritech investment, produce globally competitive startups, and accelerate the transition toward sustainable food production systems. Agriventures and the Development of the Agrifood Startup Ecosystem Agriventures is part of a growing movement aimed at strengthening the agrifood innovation ecosystem in Europe. The organization focuses on supporting startups, innovators, and researchers working in agriculture, biotechnology, and food technology. Through its platform and community initiatives, Agriventures helps improve access to European funding for agriculture, connects agrifood startups with investors and mentors, and supports the commercialization of scientific research in the food and biotechnology sectors. One of the key challenges in agricultural innovation is the fragmentation of information about funding programs, investors, and research collaborations. Agriventures addresses this gap by creating a platform where entrepreneurs, farmers, scientists, and investors can access reliable information about startup funding, venture capital opportunities, and innovation programs in the agrifood sector. By strengthening connections between research institutions, startups, and investors, Agriventures contributes to building a more dynamic and competitive agricultural innovation ecosystem in Europe. The Future of Agrifood Entrepreneurship The next decade will likely bring a new wave of deep tech innovation in agriculture and food systems. Technologies such as artificial intelligence for farm management, biological crop protection, carbon farming solutions, and digital supply chain platforms are expected to reshape how food is produced and distributed globally. To unlock the full potential of these technologies, stronger startup ecosystems will be required. Collaboration between universities, investors, startups, and farmers will become even more important for scaling innovation and accelerating the transition toward climate-smart agriculture. Agrifood startups will play a central role in this transformation. With the right support structures, access to funding, and strong innovation networks, they can become powerful drivers of sustainable agriculture and global food security. Platforms such as Agriventures are helping build the infrastructure needed for this new generation of agrifood innovators. By connecting startups, investors, and researchers, Agriventures is contributing to the development of a thriving agricultural innovation ecosystem that can support the future of food and farming. Contact us: start@agriventures.co Join the Agriventures Connect Event on 19 March To continue building the agrifood innovation ecosystem, Agriventures is organizing the Agriventures Connect event on 19 March , bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and professionals working in agriculture, food technology, and biotechnology. The event will focus on innovation, startup funding opportunities, and collaboration in the agrifood sector. Participants can attend in person or follow the discussion through a LinkedIn livestream . Registration for the event is available at https://luma.com/r5xnl0qz , and the full event information can be found at https://connect.agriventures.co/ . This event is designed to strengthen connections within the agrifood startup ecosystem and support the development of innovative solutions for sustainable agriculture. Sources: Berger, M. et al. (2026), “The OECD Start-ups Database: A new lens on the global entrepreneurial ecosystems”, OECD Science, Technology and Industry Working Papers, No. 2026/04, OECD Publishing, Paris, https://doi.org/10.1787/be8e5317-en .",{"image":516},{"url":517,"altText":511},"wix:image://v1/11062b_3fcdc305d2d945329642d46feb1359b8~mv2.jpeg/Smart%20farming%20plant%20analysis.jpeg#originWidth=1920&originHeight=1182","2026-03-08T17:59:42.961Z",[],[521,522,523],{"_id":497,"label":498,"slug":499},{"_id":391,"label":392,"slug":393},{"_id":387,"label":388,"slug":389},"https://xpsc9qx4zmq8jvdz5c8j.agriventures.co/post/agrifood-startups-and-innovation-ecosystems-why-they-matter-for-the-future-of-agriculture",[],[],[],1776671231881]