AgriLearn

ITML is a specialist in software solutions encompassing big data analytics, advanced data mining, machine learning, and UI/UX design. Their core competencies revolve around creating software prototypes that integrate machine learning, data mining, IoT systems, and visualization tools. ITML is the Project Coordinator for the AGRILEARN project and leads Work Package 1 Project Management (WP1). They are overseeing project activities, task assignments, and clear descriptions to partner organizations. They are responsible for project schedule monitoring, ensuring milestones and deadlines are met, and making schedule adjustments when necessary. ITML manages tasks like organizing partner communication through various channels, preparing documentation, and handling finances, including reporting and funding allocation. Additionally, ITML reviews project deliverables and develops the project website (WP3 A3.2), the creation of the online platform for the VET material (WP2). They have implemented a project “map” to enhance task management, ensuring high-quality project results that meet the required standards and objectives.

The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) offers high-level undergraduate and postgraduate Education and Research in Agricultural Science, and its vision is to achieve Educational and Research Excellence to occupy a dynamic position in the international academic environment.

True to its traditional role of responding to the productive and developmental needs of the Greek economy and society, the AUA intervenes and develops in line with the development and orientation of modern education and science. Moreover, it is in continuous contact with society to make proposals and provide solutions to problems that arise within the agri-nutrition sector.

In Work Package 2 (WP2), the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) will conduct research to identify the current good practices in the field and assess the needs and interests of the target group. This research is a crucial step in shaping the project’s direction and content, and the results obtained will serve as essential inputs for subsequent activities. AUA’s expertise in smart and digital agriculture research will be instrumental in carrying out this task effectively.

Agrodiatrofiki Simpraksi Periferias Stereas Elladas is a Greek non-profit organization working to promote locally produced agrifood products. It aims to bridge the gap between producers and consumers and create synergies among the agrifood, tourism, and catering sectors. Agrodiatrofiki Simpraksi Periferias Stereas Elladas is essential in developing VET material for the AGRILEARN project and providing design and implementation feedback. They connect with producers and stakeholders in rural Greece, using their network for effective participation. Their role ensures training materials meet rural community needs, contributing to the project’s practical success.

CYCERE, the Cyprus Centre of Environmental Research and Education, is an independent environmental center in the Akrotiri Peninsula of Cyprus. Its core mission is to promote environmental conservation through education, research, and information dissemination. CYCERE targets a diverse audience, with a strong emphasis on educating young people and students about Cyprus’s natural ecosystems, particularly those in the Cape Peninsula. The center aims to raise awareness about environmental threats and the importance of preservation, offering experiential learning opportunities. Additionally, CYCERE encourages collaboration with researchers and young scientists to advance environmental research in Cyprus.

CYCERE contributes to VET material development and feedback in the AGRILEARN project. They engage rural stakeholders in Cyprus, facilitating educational and training activities. Their responsibility includes hosting educational events and managing project dissemination and exploitation activities. They are key in ensuring effective communication and maximizing the project’s impact in the EU agricultural sector. CYCERE leads Work Package 3 (WP3) Communication, exploitation, and awareness raising, focusing on A3.1: Dissemination and exploitation. Their responsibilities include creating dissemination plans, conducting awareness campaigns, managing content for social media channels and the project website, and coordinating physical events to effectively disseminate project outcomes and raise awareness among the target audience.

Tiny Maenhout focuses on rural development in the Netherlands, particularly in agriculture, tourism, and recreation. The organization aims to support women entrepreneurs and develop new economic drivers in rural areas. Tiny Maenhout plays a unique role in the AGRILEARN project as an end-user tester of the developed e-platform for VET. Their real-world feedback on usability and effectiveness is crucial in ensuring the platform meets educational needs. Their involvement bridges the gap between development and application, fine-tuning the e-platform for stakeholders and producers in agriculture, aligning with the project’s goals in smart agriculture and climate change.

ALPHA is a Spanish association that works towards European integration by promoting culture, education, and the arts nationally and across Europe. They offer training, organize events, and conduct research, contributing to the development and assessment of projects related to European integration. The European Integration and Training Centre ALPHA specializes in designing innovative and accessible VET training modules for the smart agriculture sector. Their work in developing relevant training content enhances skills in digital agriculture and climate change, equipping the agricultural community for modern challenges.