LandShift is proud to be one of the founding members of the newly launched AgroTech Hub Cluster, a collaboration platform that unites several Horizon Europe projects working on agriculture, climate innovation, and sustainable land management. The cluster brings together initiatives that share a common vision: building a more connected, knowledge-driven, and climate-resilient agricultural future for Europe.
Alongside NOSTRADAMUS, AgRimate, Agrarian, EARTHONE, OpenAgri, Climate Farm Demo, and ENFORCE, LandShift is contributing to an ambitious effort to strengthen cooperation, amplify impact, and support the transition toward more sustainable land-use systems across the EU.
Why the Cluster Matters
Across Europe, agriculture faces mounting challenges linked to climate pressures, biodiversity loss, land-use demands, and the need for better data and digital tools. The Cluster was created to help address these challenges collectively by:
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improving knowledge exchange among research and innovation teams
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aligning efforts and avoiding overlap across projects
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developing shared activities that raise visibility and encourage collaboration
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supporting practical pathways for data-driven, nature-based solutions
By joining forces, the projects can reach broader audiences, strengthen their engagement with policymakers, and ensure that their results have greater impact.
Highlights from the first Synergy Meeting
The cluster’s first synergy meeting marked the start of this joint journey. Partners from all projects came together to share their work, exchange perspectives, and define how the cluster will operate.
The session began with introductions and project presentations, allowing partners to better understand each initiative’s goals, regions, and expertise. This created a strong foundation for aligning interests and building meaningful connections.
A co-creation process was then launched to choose the cluster’s official name and visual identity, giving all partners a voice in shaping the shared brand. The group also agreed to establish a bi-monthly meeting rhythm to maintain momentum and ensure regular collaboration.
One of the key outcomes of the meeting was the decision to develop a joint webinar series, bringing together experts from across the projects. The webinars will explore topics such as AI in agriculture, nature-based innovation, data ecosystems, climate modelling, living labs, and open innovation.
Looking Ahead
The Cluster is an important step toward creating a stronger innovation community for Europe’s agriculture and land-use sectors. Through shared activities, coordinated communication, and collective learning, the cluster aims to support stakeholders across Europe in adopting climate-resilient, sustainable and community-centred land-use practices.
As a founding member, LandShift is committed to contributing expertise from its five Living Spaces, its work on nature-based solutions, and its community-driven models for sustainable land planning. Together, the cluster partners are building the foundations for a more collaborative and future-ready agricultural landscape.
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