The Road to a Handsfree Agrifood Ecosystem
The NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood Ecosystem emerged from a shared sense of urgency and a collective ambition to structurally address the challenges facing the agrifood sector. Climate change, a growing global population, and labor shortages are putting pressure on the sector, while the demand for sustainable and high-quality food continues to rise. The roadmap illustrates how technology, collaboration, and knowledge sharing come together to tackle these challenges. With this roadmap, we make the strategic vision and the path toward a controlled point position clear for our partners. Together with our partners, we are working toward a more efficient, sustainable, and future-proof agrifood sector.
Shared ambition
Bridge between development and common interest
The Handsfree Agrifood Ecosystem not only accelerates innovation but also ensures that technology is widely adopted. By bringing stakeholders together and sharing knowledge, we bridge the gap between development and implementation. In doing so, we create an agrifood sector that is more efficient, more sustainable, and a global leader.
Activity Lines
Widely accessible across the entire agrifood sector
Innovatie in Handsfree Agrifood vraagt om meer dan technologie. Voor echte vooruitgang moeten kennis, infrastructuur en talent bij elkaar gebracht worden. Met de activiteitenlijnen Testen & Validatie, Dialoog & Verbinding, (Data-)infrastructuur en Human Capital bouwen we aan een ecosysteem waarin handsfree oplossingen breed beschikbaar worden voor de hele Agrifood-sector.
Our committed partners
Discover the partners behind NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood
The parties involved in NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood play a crucial role in the development and expansion of the ecosystem. Thanks to their strategic commitment, supportive facilitation, and broad expertise within the agrifood domain, hands-free innovations are becoming a reality. Explore the partners contributing to improved processes, expanded application possibilities, and the acceleration of technological developments within the agrifood sector.
Ecosystem Coordinators
Strengthening and expanding the hands-free agrifood ecosystem
Peter Schellekens and Josephine van Eggelen, as ecosystem coordinators, are the connecting force within the hands-free agrifood ecosystem. They bring stakeholders together and ensure that collaboration and knowledge sharing strengthen the ecosystem. In addition, they focus on expanding the network by actively seeking connections with innovative projects and initiatives beyond the ecosystem. In doing so, they create new opportunities and accelerate the development of both the ecosystem and the use cases it encompasses.