Innovation Advisory & Project Management
In the context of accelerating technological and structural change, innovation is a central driver of resilience and long-term competitiveness in agriculture. Effective innovation processes rely on well-designed concepts, access to appropriate funding instruments, and strong cooperation frameworks.
Our team supports innovation-focused projects by contributing expertise in advisory services, funding instruments, and international collaboration mechanisms, facilitating the translation of ideas into structured and implementable actions at national and transnational level.
Activities supporting innovation-driven collaboration include:
- Identification of innovation needs and solution pathways in agriculture and rural development
- Concept development linking practical challenges with research and innovation objectives
- Structuring of work plans, tasks, and implementation pathways
- Preparation and coordination of national and transnational funding proposals
- Support for multi-actor consortium development and stakeholder engagement
- Project coordination and management throughout the entire project lifecycle
These activities are underpinned by extensive experience in agricultural innovation and collaboration across research, practice, and policy contexts.
Multi-Actor Approach, Communication & Impact
Effective agricultural innovation depends on strong collaboration between practice, research, and other relevant stakeholders, as well as on clear communication and long-term uptake of results. Our work integrates the Multi-Actor Approach with structured communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities to support relevance, impact, and sustainability throughout the project lifecycle.
We facilitate continuous collaboration among farmers, researchers, advisors, businesses, and public stakeholders, ensuring that diverse perspectives inform project design, implementation, and evaluation. This approach supports co-creation and mutual learning, allowing practical experience and scientific knowledge to interact in a meaningful and productive way.
At the project design stage, we support the identification of real-world challenges and innovation needs through dialogue with relevant actor groups. During implementation, we contribute to maintaining active engagement across work packages, helping to align research activities with practical application and stakeholder expectations. Mechanisms for feedback and iterative improvement are supported throughout the project.
Communication, dissemination, and exploitation activities are embedded within this collaborative framework. By engaging actor groups early and continuously, we help ensure that project results are accessible, understandable, and relevant to intended end users. Our work supports structured dissemination, stakeholder engagement, and the development of exploitation and sustainability pathways beyond the project lifetime.
Through experience in agricultural innovation projects at local, national, and international level, we contribute to the effective implementation of multi-actor collaboration and impact-oriented project workflows, supporting both project objectives and long-term value creation.