EXCEL4MED was presented during the info-day “Funding, Networking and Technology Transfer Opportunities for Mature Research Groups of the Agricultural University”, organised on 13 February 2023 by the National Documentation Centre in collaboration with the Agricultural University of Athens.
Representing the project, Thanos Karvounis from Smart Agro Hub introduced EXCEL4MED’s mission to build a resilient and sustainable Mediterranean fruit supply chain. The presentation highlighted:
Green innovations for reducing food waste and valorising agricultural by-products
Collaboration opportunities through EXCEL4MED’s living labs
Synergies with funding schemes and knowledge transfer strategies
The event served as a platform to strengthen links between research institutions and industry stakeholders, encouraging future partnerships that support sustainable agri-food innovation.