EU CAP Network Event
- Taskscape Associates
- May 5
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 2
Presenting the project at an event celebrating innovation with impact in Agriculture areas...
Project partner the Czech University of Life Sciences (CULS) was recently pleased to host a CAP Network brokerage event between the 29-30th April 2025. The two day conference served as a platform for fostering collaboration and innovation in agricultural and rural development across Europe, providing an ideal opportunity to share H2020 FRAMEwork with a wide range of interested parties. This included aspects like our collective approach to regional farmland biodiversity management, through Farmer Clusters engaged with their communities, our innovative online platform and work helping farmers navigate new CAP requirements.
CULS team members Emilie Trakalová and Kristina Janečková held a short presentation for attendees about the project. They were joined by Jan Trávníček from Czech Organics, as Facilitator of the Czech Farmer Cluster seeded and supported by FRAMEwork in Velké Hostěrádky. Knowledge exchange partner Taskscape provided a poster and flyers for the session and attended remotely via the event's online digital platform to engage attendees through posts about the project, its upcoming webinars on relevant topics and the Recodo platform.
The event was worthwhile for FRAMEwork, with some attendees making contact with consortium members afterwards and registering for project webinars. It brought together diverse stakeholders from across Europe's agricultural innovation ecosystem, including representatives from Research and Innovation projects, EIP-AGRI Operational Groups, National Contact Points, farmers and their organizations, innovation brokers, advisors, and both private and public funding organizations. Participants also included Managing Authorities, National CAP Networks, universities, spin-offs, and venture capital representatives.
Four main thematic areas aligned with the Horizon Europe Cluster 6 work programme 2025 were focused on: digital and data technologies, sustainable healthy and resilient crop and livestock production, new business models and value chains, and circular water management and soil health. These themes structured the interactive sessions and networking opportunities throughout the event.
A key objective of the gathering was to facilitate the preparation of high-quality proposals for Horizon Europe calls, particularly emphasizing the involvement of EIP-AGRI Operational Groups in Horizon multi-actor projects. The event showcased innovations from both Horizon and EIP-AGRI OG projects that addressed practical needs and were suitable for further development, market uptake, and commercialization.
The program included training sessions for participants interested in becoming project coordinators, providing essential skills and practical guidance on managing projects effectively. Field visits were organized around the four thematic areas, allowing participants to see innovative solutions in practice. The event also featured presentations on various funding opportunities beyond Horizon Europe, including the Common Agricultural Policy, European Investment Bank, European Institute of Technology, and European Innovation Council funding mechanisms.
By January 2025, approximately 4,000 EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects had been experimenting with and applying innovative practices at the local level, while more than 550 Research and Innovation projects had been funded at the transnational level under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe programs. The Prague event built upon this foundation, creating an exchange forum to strengthen connections between these initiatives and maximize their contribution to competitive, sustainable, and resilient agriculture and rural areas.
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