The PRAXI Network, in collaboration with the Region of Crete and MACC, is organizing an information workshop in Heraklion on “Agri-food in Crete – Research – Innovation – Funding opportunities”.
The event will take place on Wednesday 20 September 2023 at 16:00 at the Cultural Conference Centre of Heraklion (Plastira & Romanos, P.C. 71201, Heraklion), Concert Hall (level 0).
The aim of the event is to inform the Agri-Food Ecosystem in Crete about the developments in Research and Innovation in this field.
Participants will also have the opportunity to be informed by scientists, as well as by market executives, about the available funding opportunities for farmers, livestock farmers, innovative businesses, research institutions, development agencies/support structures and in general those involved in the agri-food sector.
The event is part of the 40th anniversary of FORTH.
Programme of the Workshop
The programme of the workshop is as follows:
16:00-16:30 Reception / Registration
16:30-17:00 Greetings
17:00 – 20:35 Sessions (round table) on the following topics:
- Innovation and Agri-Food
- Research in Agri-Food in Crete
- Sustainability and the circular economy
- Support and financial opportunities in Agri-Food in Crete
20:35- 21:00 Closing of the workshop – light lunch