Agrifood Innovation
The International Agri-Food Campus of Excellence (ceiA3) has consolidated its position as a leading institution at the 16th INNOVAGRO Network Meeting in Lima. The event served to strengthen international cooperation and transfer the Andalusian innovation model to production systems in the Americas.
A key forum for cooperation and knowledge transfer
El International Agri-food Campus of Excellence (ceiA3) has played a leading role in the XVI Meeting of the Red INNOVAGRO, held at the Universidad Nacional Agraria La Molina (UNALM) of Lima (Perú), strengthening collaborative ties in agri-food innovation between Andalucía e Iberoamérica.
The meeting, promoted by INNOVAGRO and the Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA)It has brought together universities, research centers, and companies to develop joint solutions to the sector's global challenges. The online participation of Manuel Torralbo, President of the Red INNOVAGRO, Chairman of the ceiA3 and rector of the Universidad de CórdobaShe inaugurated the event, highlighting the value of the network as a catalyst for synergies. Red INNOVAGRO "It remains a key space for sharing knowledge and driving innovation," he stated. Torralbo.
For its part, Diego Montenegro, vice president of the Red INNOVAGRO and representative of IICA en MéxicoHe highlighted the importance of institutional coordination to generate a real impact on the agri-food systems of the Americas.
The Andalusian innovation model of ceiA3, an international benchmark
The managing director of ceiA3, Lola de Toro, presented the Campus's innovation ecosystem model during his participation in the I Innovagrum International ForumIn her presentation, she detailed the experience of the regional operational groups for rural innovation as a strategic tool for transferring scientific knowledge to the Andalusian productive fabric. De Toro He also emphasized the role of ceiA3 in European projects such as ATTRACTISS, whose Innovation Support Services (ISS) accelerate disruptive ideas for a transition to more sustainable agriculture.
The Andalusian academic contribution was completed with the workshop on “Climate Change and emerging diseases in animal production: Challenges for Latinoamérica and the Caribe", imparted by Antonio ArenasProfessor of the Universidad de Córdoba and Advisor to the Rector. The master session brought together some thirty professionals at the Experimental Animal Science Unit of the UNALM.
| Key Institution | Distinguished Representative | Role and Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| ceiA3 (International Agri-food Campus of Excellence) | Lola de ToroManaging Director | Presentation of the innovation ecosystem model of Andalucía. |
| Red INNOVAGRO | Manuel Torralbo, President | Leadership and promotion of international collaboration on the network. |
| IICA (Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture) | Diego MontenegroRepresentative in México | Promoting technical cooperation for the development of innovative solutions. |
| Universidad de Córdoba | Antonio ArenasProfessor | Specialized workshop on climate change and animal health. |
The 'Innovation Route': immersion in the Peruvian ecosystem
One of the central themes of the meeting was the 'Innovation Route'An initiative designed to showcase the workings of the Peruvian agri-food ecosystem. Participants explored the integration of science, technology, and export-oriented agribusiness. The delegation visited the Food Research and Social Outreach Program of the UNALM and he learned firsthand about cases of public-private collaboration with companies such as ProHass y Rivulis Perú.
The tour also included a visit to the Business Incubator of the UNALM, focused on boosting startups technology-based, the facilities of National Institute of Agricultural Innovation (INIA)There, attendees learned about advances in molecular biology, genomics, and sustainable production. This meeting served to strengthen a relationship of more than fifteen years between the ceiA3 and the IICAconsolidating a bridge of innovation between Andalucía and the American continent.
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