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HarvestNow pilot: Interview with Koen Uyttenhove and Marion & Didier Dewynter
The HarvestNow project was one of the five successful pilots chosen to join the DEMETER project as part of Open Call #2 DEPLOY. The HarvestNow project consortium wants to help flax farmers determine the best possible harvest time on their fields. The best possible harvest time is determined by different factors. They want to give...
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Developing solutions within DEMETER – new webinar
Our Open Call #1, DEVELOP, aimed to attract and engage startups and SMEs with technology products that can be implemented within the agro-business sector. Five specific challenges were addressed and funded by the Open Call. On June 1st from 11-12.30 (CEST) we hear from the 9 agritech SMEs that were selected as the winners to...
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DEMETER Open Call #2 update
To increase the outreach of the DEMETER value proposition, beyond the 20 agri-food pilots currently running, DEMETER launched its Open Call #2 – DEPLOY to fund small consortia of 2-3 partners for the deployment of new, high-value pilots in the agri-food sector. These new pilots will focus on employing DEMETER methodologies and technologies, addressing clear...
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DEMETER Open Call webinar – 11th January 2022
The DEMETER project has launched its second open call, DEPLOY, to fund the deployment of new pilots in the agri-food sector, offering grants up to EUR 150.000 (equity-free). DEPLOY aims to increase the outreach of the DEMETER value proposition by funding small consortia of 2-3 partners for the deployment of new, high-value pilots in the...
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DEMETER launches 2nd Open Call for innovative solutions
The Horizon 2020 project, DEMETER, has announced the launch of its 2nd Open Call, DEPLOY, with a total budget of €740,000 available. DEMETER aims to lead the digital transformation of Europe’s agri-food sector through the rapid adoption of advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technologies, data science and smart farming ensuring the industry’s long-term viability and...
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DEMETER Open Call winner addresses sustainability
Métrica6 is an R&D company specialized in the development of eco-efficient and sustainable solutions. Among the services we provide, you can find the development of technological products, ranging from the basic idea to its implementation in real environments and technology business consulting. We have more than eight years of experience in the sector, throughout our...
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ATLAS – Developing an open interoperability network for agricultural applications
Manolis Tsantakis, ATLAS Communication and Dissemination Coordinator Can you explain to us about the ATLAS project and its objectives? Modern farming is switching to a data-driven approach. Connectivity and interoperability of systems and equipment used in agriculture are crucial factors in the digital transformation of the sector. The ATLAS Interoperability Network will provide the means...
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Open Call project results and DEMETER synergies
Ramón Alcarria, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). UPM participate in two of the DEMETER pilots and also collaborate in the establishment of the multi-actor approach framework and monitoring activities for Open Call newcomers. Open Call challenges and winners: The first DEMETER Open Call, called DEVELOP, attracted and engaged SMEs with technology products that can be...
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Open Call Winners announced
The DEMETER Open Call #1, DEVELOP, aimed to attract and engage startups and SMEs with technology products that can be implemented within the agro-business sector. Five specific challenges were addressed by the Open Call. In total, 61 applications were received from 21 countries. Following a review of the proposals, we are delighted to announce the...
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DEMETER Open Call Applications
The first DEMETER Open Call, DEVELOP, closed on the 18th November 2020 with 61 applications received from 21 countries. The breakdown of applications per topic is outlined below: Topic 1: Soil Workability and Humidity Monitoring: 29 Topic 2: Interoperable Geo-tagged Photo App: 4 Topic 3: Isobus Enabler: 3 Topic 4: Blockchain-based solutions for agricultural applications:...
