Strong Dutch position with Handsfree Agrifood

The Netherlands has been a leader in Agrifood technology for years, but the challenges are mounting. Climate change, labor shortages, and the growing demand for sustainably and efficiently produced food call for a new approach. Traditional systems are no longer sufficient, making innovation not just desirable, but essential. The Handsfree Agrifood ecosystem accelerates this transition by connecting collaboration and technology. By using knowledge and data in smart ways, we improve processes and expand the applications of innovations. This not only leads to a more efficient chain but also involves players from outside the Agrifood sector to create impact together. In doing so, the Netherlands not only stays ahead but makes the sector future-proof.

Innovation only becomes impactful when it is tested and validated. Within the NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood ecosystem, we provide testing environments where technologies are trialled in realistic agrifood settings. Here, prototypes are evaluated, processes are optimised, and new applications are validated. The outcomes of these tests accelerate the implementation of innovations across the sector.

Behind the NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood ecosystem lies a shared vision and a strong collective ambition to address the challenges within the agrifood sector. The roadmap shows how urgency, values, and strategic activities come together to develop hands-free solutions and strengthen the hands-free agrifood ecosystem. Discover the background and the partners who are making this possible.