AGRITECH EU

Date: 1. 1. 2024 – 31. 12. 2027

Note: The introductory part of the archived page states 30. 12. 2027, more detailed data 31. 12. 2027.

Project description

AGRITECH EU is an international educational project focused on digital agriculture and sustainable development. Its aim is to create a European catalogue of advanced educational modules and develop the qualifications of experts in digital agriculture.

The project brings together 13 partners under the coordination of the University of Pisa. It aims to connect digital technologies with higher education, vocational training and the needs of agricultural and food businesses.

Main project objectives

  • Design and implement master's degree university education programs corresponding to ISCED level 7.

  • Expand existing bachelor's and master's degree programs.

  • Create separate educational modules and courses in face-to-face or online format.

  • Prepare experts for the digital transformation of agricultural and food businesses, including recognized certifications.

Funding and partners

The project is co-financed by the European Union under the number 101123258. The consortium includes seven higher education institutions, five companies and one research centre. Among the partners mentioned are the University of Pisa, Ghent University, University of Almeria, CNR and others.

Links

Members of KIT PEF ČZU participate in the RURBANIVE project: new online courses are available to the public

8. 10. 2026

Research Projects

Members of the Department of Information Technology (KIT) of the Faculty of Food and Agriculture of the Czech University of Life Sciences are participating in the international Horizon Europe RURBANIVE project, which supports innovation and strengthening links between rural and urban areas. One of its practical outputs is new free online courses that combine food industry expertise with digital education.

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KIT representatives attended the final conference of the CODECS project in Brussels

30. 9. 2026

Research Projects Announcements

The final conference of the European project CODECS, focused on the digitalization of agriculture and its economic, environmental and social impacts, took place in Brussels on 15–16 September 2026. The conference was held at the Fondation Universitaire and was attended by more than 120 representatives of European institutions, research organizations, agricultural advisors, technology companies and individual Living Labs.

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