An ecosystem that gives innovation room to grow
Innovation in the agrifood sector often gets stuck in small-scale pilots or isolated applications. This not only delays scaling but also limits the impact of new technologies. The hands-free agrifood ecosystem breaks through these barriers by combining collaboration, knowledge sharing, and infrastructure. This not only accelerates the adoption of innovations but also makes them more widely applicable and better aligned with the needs of the sector.
Accelerating
Faster from idea to impact
By bringing together parties both within and outside the sector, innovations are developed, tested, and applied more quickly. This prevents valuable solutions from remaining stuck in the development phase for too long. The ecosystem ensures that technologies not only reach the market faster but are also immediately aligned with practical needs.
Improving
Maximising the potential of innovation
New technologies only deliver true value when they function optimally within existing processes. The ecosystem facilitates collaboration and knowledge sharing, enabling companies to better integrate these technologies. Through this continuous improvement, the sector becomes more efficient, more sustainable, and more future-proof.
Expanding
Exploring new applications and markets
Innovation doesn’t stop at the boundaries of the sector. By connecting with other markets and international players, the ecosystem opens up new applications and business models. This not only creates a more resilient sector but also builds an ecosystem with global impact.
Activity lines
The backbone of hands-free agrifood
The hands-free agrifood ecosystem accelerates, improves, and expands innovations by connecting technology, knowledge, and collaboration. What makes this project unique is the combination of innovation packages with four powerful activity lines – Testing & Validation, Dialogue & Connection, (Data) Infrastructure, and Human Capital. These form the backbone of the ecosystem, ensuring that hands-free solutions are not only developed, but also widely applied and scaled across the agrifood sector.
Domain Lead
Suzanne Verboon
Suzanne has extensive experience with innovative projects and programmes, both nationally and internationally. As Programme Manager for Agriculture, Water, and Food at FME, she uses her passion for these sectors to accelerate solutions.