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ICT-AGRI-FOOD Knowledge Incubator Session – 30 Jan to 1 Feb 2024, Warsaw
The Knowledge Incubator session was held on January 31, 2024, as part of the ICT-AGRI-FOOD End-Term Seminar in Warsaw. This session gathered researchers, project coordinators, and stakeholders to discuss the current status, challenges, and future development of the platform.
Objectives and Key Discussions
The session, led by Livia Ortolani (MASAF), focused on strategies to enhance the Knowledge Incubator’s impact as a key tool for bridging publicly funded research and private-sector actors in the digital agri-food landscape. The discussion centered on:
Increasing engagement and interaction among users to foster active participation.
Encouraging private-sector involvement, particularly from companies and investors interested in funding or adopting digital innovations.
Expanding the database of innovations, ensuring a steady flow of high-quality content that reflects the latest advancements in ICT, agriculture, and food technologies.
Differentiating the Knowledge Incubator from other platforms to make it a more valuable and unique resource within the ICT-AGRI-FOOD community.
A major announcement during the session was the introduction of a new notification system, developed by ILVO, aimed at making the platform more dynamic and interactive. This feature will notify users when:
A new innovation is uploaded.
A comment is made on an innovation of interest.
A response is received to a previous comment.
Challenges and Strategic Takeaways
The discussion highlighted several challenges and opportunities for improvement, including:
The need to actively promote the platform among researchers and SMEs to encourage more contributions.
The importance of ensuring high-quality submissions, particularly by refining how innovations are described and categorized.
The potential role of matchmaking events to connect researchers with potential investors and industry partners.
The Warsaw session reaffirmed the Knowledge Incubator’s role as a hub for digital innovation, emphasizing the need for continuous engagement and strategic growth. Participants expressed strong interest in:
Strengthening user participation through targeted outreach and training.
Exploring external partnerships to ensure long-term sustainability.
Leveraging the notification system as a tool to maintain an active and engaged community.
As ICT-AGRI-FOOD moves forward, the Knowledge Incubator remains a key pillar in the ecosystem of digital innovation, supporting the transfer of research-driven solutions into real-world applications.
The Knowledge Incubator session was held on January 31, 2024, as part of the ICT-AGRI-FOOD End-Term Seminar in Warsaw. This session gathered researchers, project coordinators, and stakeholders to discuss the current status, challenges, and future development of the platform.
Objectives and Key Discussions
The session, led by Livia Ortolani (MASAF), focused on strategies to enhance the Knowledge Incubator’s impact as a key tool for bridging publicly funded research and private-sector actors in the digital agri-food landscape. The discussion centered on:
A major announcement during the session was the introduction of a new notification system, developed by ILVO, aimed at making the platform more dynamic and interactive. This feature will notify users when:
Challenges and Strategic Takeaways
The discussion highlighted several challenges and opportunities for improvement, including:
The Warsaw session reaffirmed the Knowledge Incubator’s role as a hub for digital innovation, emphasizing the need for continuous engagement and strategic growth. Participants expressed strong interest in:
As ICT-AGRI-FOOD moves forward, the Knowledge Incubator remains a key pillar in the ecosystem of digital innovation, supporting the transfer of research-driven solutions into real-world applications.