The driving forces behind NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood

The hands-free agrifood ecosystem project is led by Wageningen University & Research, together with FME (industry partner), Innovation Quarter (knowledge partner for greenhouse horticulture), and Brainport Eindhoven (knowledge partner for food processing). These parties play a vital role in connecting knowledge and expertise within the ecosystem and in expanding the network by fostering new collaborations beyond the hands-free agrifood ecosystem.

Thanks to their strategic role and broad expertise within the agrifood domain, innovations are accelerated and the potential of hands-free applications is brought into practice. This enables companies within the agrifood domain to achieve a controlled point position and ensures that the ecosystem continues to evolve towards the future.

Within NXTGEN Hightech Agrifood, various partners collaborate on innovation packages for Open Field Cultivation, Greenhouse Horticulture, and Food Processing. With their practical expertise and innovative strength, they make a vital contribution to improving processes, expanding application possibilities, and accelerating the development of new technologies in the agrifood sector.