The AGRO-WELL initiative has launched an open call for innovative smart farming solutions, offering agricultural technology developers a unique opportunity to test their applications in real-world commercial farm settings.
The program seeks projects that integrate cutting-edge technologies including robotics, augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and smart sensors to tackle critical challenges facing modern agriculture.
Addressing Key Agricultural Challenges
The call specifically targets innovations designed to address two pressing concerns in the agricultural sector: workforce shortages and sustainability challenges.
As farming operations worldwide face increasing difficulties in recruiting and retaining skilled labor, while simultaneously dealing with environmental pressures, AGRO-WELL aims to support technologies that can provide practical solutions to these interconnected issues.
Funding and Project Structure
Selected applicants will receive up to €37,500 per project to demonstrate their smart farming solutions on operational commercial farms.
This hands-on approach ensures that technologies are tested under genuine working conditions, providing valuable insights into their practical viability and effectiveness.
Projects are expected to run for 12 to 18 months, with implementation scheduled to begin in October 2026. This timeline allows for comprehensive testing across different growing seasons and operational scenarios.
Application Deadline
Interested innovators and agricultural technology companies have until February 4, 2026 to submit their applications.
The program represents a significant opportunity for developers to validate their solutions while contributing to the transformation of agricultural practices toward greater efficiency and sustainability.
Technology Focus Areas
The AGRO-WELL initiative particularly welcomes applications featuring:
- Robotics solutions for automated farm operations
- Augmented Reality (AR) applications for training and operational guidance
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems for decision-making and optimization
- Smart sensor networks for monitoring and data collection
By combining these technologies, the program aims to foster comprehensive solutions that can meaningfully impact farm productivity, worker welfare, and environmental outcomes.
Moving Agriculture Forward
This initiative reflects growing recognition that technology innovation is essential to securing the future of agriculture.
By providing funding and real-world testing opportunities, AGRO-WELL bridges the gap between technological development and practical agricultural application, helping promising innovations move from concept to commercial reality.
Agricultural technology developers, startups, and research teams interested in participating are encouraged to review the full application requirements and submit their proposals before the February 2026 deadline.
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