Cluster-to-cluster partnership: innovation in horticulture and agri-food

ALTERRA Innovative Horticultural and Research Cluster (Romania) is looking for European clusters to build long-term innovation partnerships.

Who we are:

50 members along the horticultural value chain: farms and cooperatives, processors, technology and service providers, 4 research institutes (IBA Bucharest, SCDP Băneasa, ICDPP Bucharest, ICDLF Vidra) and Valahia University of Târgoviște. ESCA Bronze Label for cluster management excellence. Member of CLUSTERO.

What we propose:

- Cluster-to-cluster exchange visits for managers and member companies

- Joint matchmaking events between our members and yours - Exchange of cluster management practices and services for members, especially on innovation support and technology adoption

- Joint applications to EU calls (Horizon Europe, Interreg, Euroclusters, SMP)

Our focus Innovation in horticulture: drones and precision farming, farm digitalisation, traceability, sustainable production of fruit, vegetables, medicinal plants and sea buckthorn.

Who we want to meet:

Clusters in agri-food, horticulture, smart farming, agritech and food processing, and their innovation managers.