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D5.12 TRAINING CATALOGUE DEVELOPMENT Y1 JUNE 2024 – REVISION Horizontal logo Ref. Ares(2024)6128877 - 29/08/2024 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 2 Horizontal logo Project cofunded by the European Commission within the Digital Europe Programme Dissemination Level PU Public X CO Confidential, only for members of the consortium (including the Commission Services) □ CL Classified, as referred to in Commission decision 2001/844/EC □ This document supports Deliverable Number D5.12 Lead Beneficiary JR Deliverable Name Training catalogue development Y1 Deliverable Description Periodic report on collection and documentation of training entries for EDIHs and demonstration activities. Type R — Document, report Dissemination Level PU - Public Due Date (month) 12 Work Package No WP5 Document Revision History Date Issue Author/Editor/Contributor Summary of main change 04/12/2023 V1 Marijke Hunninck – EV-ILVO First document version 11/12/2023 V1 Peter Riegler-Nurscher - JR Review first document version 20/12/2023 V1 George Beers - WUR Review first document version 28/06/2024 V2 Marijke Hunninck – EV-ILVO Revision of first document version 03/07/2024 V2 Marie Wenzlaff - JR Review revision of first document version 05/07/2024 V2 Gohar Isakhanyan - WUR Review revision of first document version 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 3 Horizontal logo Contents Document Revision History ............................................................................................................................................. 2 Abstract ........................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Executive summary .......................................................................................................................................................... 5 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 2. European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) .............................................................................................................. 7 2.1. EDIH Catalogue ............................................................................................................................................... 8 2.2. Thematic working groups ............................................................................................................................... 9 2.3. EDIHs within AgrifoodTEF ............................................................................................................................... 9 3. Training programmes ............................................................................................................................................ 10 3.1. Ensuring relevance and effectiveness of training programmes ................................................................... 10 3.2. Training courses examples through interdisciplinary collaboration ............................................................. 10 4. AgrifoodTEF Training catalogue ............................................................................................................................. 12 4.1. Purpose of the training catalogue ................................................................................................................ 12 4.2. Objectives of compiling AgrifoodTEF Trainings and Demonstration Activities ............................................ 12 4.3. Documenting of training and demonstration activities ............................................................................... 13 5. Roadmap for the training catalogue ...................................................................................................................... 14 6. Conclusion ............................................................................................................................................................. 15 Annex 1 .......................................................................................................................................................................... 16 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 4 Horizontal logo Abstract AgrifoodTEF, a consortium of European testing and validation infrastructures, is committed to supporting agri-food companies in developing AI and robotics solutions through field development within established facilities. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between research efforts in these areas and the tangible creation of products that support efficient and sustainable agriculture aligned with the stringent usability and economic requirements of end users. By leveraging existing experimental farms and AI/Robotics facilities in representative European regions, AgrifoodTEF consolidates resources to strengthen the European Union's central role in ensuring global food security. This consolidation focuses on testing and validating facilities involving the best experts in AI and robotics technology and relevant stakeholders. The strategic framework includes the creation of standards for dataset development, data sovereignty, algorithm interoperability and benchmarking. GAIA-X's agro-domain ambassadors across Europe play an integral role in this endeavor. Although each TEF node emphasizes independent operations tailored to specific specialties and regional needs, a coherent set of guidelines and standards is shared by all nodes. Mutual service support is a feature of the various regions represented by nodes and satellites. AgrifoodTEF aims to propel Europe to a leading position, spearheading the application of top-quality, technology-driven solutions in Agri-Food. This endeavor aims to lift primary production to new levels of efficiency, similar to the transformative impact of the Green Revolution. An integral aspect of AgrifoodTEF's mission involves training and demonstration activities for the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), recognized as pivotal components in promoting technological expertise within the agri-food sector. EDIHs function as dynamic centers of excellence, imparting specialized technological know-how and cuttingedge resources to drive the industry's digital transformation. Simultaneously, training and demonstration activities serve as vibrant platforms, showcasing technological innovations and fostering practical experiences that bridge the gap between theory and real-world application. 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 5 Horizontal logo Executive summary AgrifoodTEF aims to create a dynamic ecosystem uniting a variety of stakeholders within the agri-food sector, from farmers and consultants to public organisations, research institutes, machine suppliers and ICT companies. AgrifoodTEF's mission is to cultivate collaboration and share best practices, ultimately accelerating the integration of digital technologies in the agri-food sector and promoting sustainable and efficient food production. AgrifoodTEF is well positioned to establish a robust network to serve as a centre for communication, collaboration and knowledge dissemination among stakeholders. This network will serve as a valuable resource, providing stakeholders with access to cutting-edge insights and expertise related to AI, data and robotics technologies in the agriculture and food sector. An important aspect of AgrifoodTEF's mission is to provide training and demonstration activities for the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), which are recognised as components for the promotion of technological expertise in the agrifood sector. EDIHs act as dynamic centres providing specialised technological know-how and state-of-the-art resources to support the digital transformation of the agri-food sector. At the same time, training and demonstration activities serve as vibrant platforms that showcase technological innovations and promote hands-on experiences that bridge the gap between theory and application. By providing access to cutting-edge tools, training programmes and interactive showcases, AgrifoodTEF gives EDIHs and other stakeholders the skills and insights essential to evolve in a rapidly changing technological landscape. Moreover, AgrifoodTEF will actively encourage the exchange of best practices and methodologies between different sectoral networks. To broaden its reach, AgrifoodTEF will share its collection of best practices, learning experiences and knowledge-based resources, giving agri-food stakeholders access to information on digital technologies. By promoting collaboration, sharing best practices and providing comprehensive training and support, AgrifoodTEF can play a pivotal role in promoting sustainable and efficient food production across Europe. 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 6 Horizontal logo 1. Introduction Through our focus on quality and accuracy in the execution of tests and experiments, we are building valuable expertise. This expertise is something that needs to be disseminated and the collaboration with the wide ecosystem of EDIHs offers a unique opportunity to do so. We believe that sharing our knowledge and experience helps strengthen the services of the EDIHs so that they can operate at a high professional level. Our aim is to make this expertise available to the EDIHs so that they can build on our experience. This will enable them to provide high-quality services that meet professional standards and adequately address the needs of their clients. This effort helps strengthen the quality of testing facilities and experimental capabilities within the broader landscape of the agri-food sector. The European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) consist of a network of hubs across Europe that support companies, with a specific focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in adopting innovative technologies. A key function of the EDIHs is to provide training and demonstration activities so that companies can understand and effectively implement digital solutions. AgrifoodTEF will work with the network of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) and provide them with relevant training to accelerate the uptake of well-proven innovations in the market. To this end, agrifoodTEF will develop various training programmes, offering formats such as "Train the Trainer", as well as assembling a pool of highly specialised experts in the field of Data, AI and robotics applications for hands-on training. In this way, AgrifoodTEF and the EDIHs will benefit from the mutual collaboration in several ways, both in the human capital training segment as well as in the form of highly skilled experts for specific workshops tailored to the very individual programme formats of the EDIHs. In this way, we want to ensure our common goal and help trusted innovations to establish themselves on the market more quickly. AgrifoodTEF will facilitate access to available trainings and demonstrations to increase knowledge and skills of advanced digital technologies. To ensure that partners within agrifoodTEF provide high-quality training and demonstration activities, it is important to collect and document information on these activities. This information can be used to identify best practices, share knowledge and improve the overall quality of TEF services. The report covers several key topics. It begins with an introduction, followed by an exploration of European digital innovation hubs (EDIHs), including an overview of the EDIH catalogue, thematic working groups and the role of EDIHs within AgrifoodTEF. It then focuses on training programs, discussing the importance of ensuring their relevance and effectiveness and providing examples of training developed through interdisciplinary collaboration. Furthermore, the report introduces the AgrifoodTEF training catalogue, explaining the purpose of the catalogue, the objectives behind compiling the AgrifoodTEF training and demonstration activities, and the methods for documenting these activities. Finally, the report presents a detailed roadmap for the training catalogue as a guide for training development and implementation. 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 7 Horizontal logo 2. European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) The Digital Europe program encompasses the establishment of European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs), strategically positioned to offer specialized technological expertise and state-of-the-art experimentation facilities. This initiative is poised to spearhead the digital transformation not only within the agrifood industry but also across the public sector. The EDIHs serve as pivotal centers, drawing from the rich pool of experiences and invaluable insights gleaned from the successes of existing Digital Innovation Hubs (DIHs) like SmartAgriHubs and AgRoboFood. These newly formed EDIHs leverage this knowledge to further enhance their offerings, providing a robust foundation for fostering innovation and digitalization within the agrifood landscape. This framework, which is individually refined by each EDIH with specific programmes, offers a range of opportunities for cooperation between the hubs and the AgrifoodTEF project. From the perspective of the AgrifoodTEF project, special ‘train the trainer’ sessions and interactive demonstrations tailored to EDIHs are particularly useful here. These training and demonstrations will facilitate practical experiences, allowing stakeholders to explore and understand the functionalities of these experimental facilities. These training courses and demonstrations provide participants with practical insights that enable them to make effective use of the potential of digital technologies. The collaboration between AgrifoodTEF and EDIHs will highlight a shared commitment to catalysing digital transformation and equipping individuals and organisations with key skills and resources essential for success in the dynamic field of agrifood innovation. Figure 1: EDIHs – reference: https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/future-farming 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 8 Horizontal logo 2.1. EDIH Catalogue There are currently over 100 EDIHs in the agrifood sector across Europe. These EDIHs are spread across the continent, and they cover a wide range of specializations, such as precision agriculture, food processing, and supply chain management. First selection of EDIHs in AgrifoodTEF consortium partners countries, in the sector ‘agricultural and food biotechnology, fishery, food and beverages’. EDIH Name Country EDIH Name Country DATAlife Spain EDIH OCCITANIA France Move2Digital France HPC4Poland EDIH Poland AGORA DIH Spain i4CAMHUB Spain AgrotechDIH Spain NEURAL Italy Ap-EDIH Italy Tech4EfficiencyEDIH Spain IRIS Spain AIR4S Spain PICS2 Italy CETMA-DIHSME Italy WRO4digITal Poland DEDIHCATED BFC France DIH-bio Spain DIGIS3 Spain LVDH France DIHBAI-TUR Spain P.R.I.D.E. Italy DIHNAMIC France AsDIH Spain InnDIH Spain Aragon EDIH Spain IP4FVG - EDIH Italy BOOST Robotic EastNL Netherlands R.O.M.E. Digital Hub Italy CHEDIH Italy Tuscany X.0 Italy CITAH Germany WalHub Belgium Digital Impulse Hub Spain Cantabria DIH Spain Digitalzh Netherlands DMH Italy DIHGIGAL Spain EDIH MADRID REGION Spain DIN Sweden EDIH-NWNL Netherlands DIS-HUB Italy EDIH-SNL Netherlands DATAlife Spain EDIH4UrbanSAVE Germany EDIH BRETAGNE France EXPAND Italy EDIH innovATE Austria Mazovia EDIH Poland WAMA EDIH Poland CyberSec Poland FTCH Poland EDIH Saxony Germany Tabel 1: Overview EDIHs selection 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 9 Horizontal logo 2.2. Thematic working groups The Thematic Working Groups (TWGs) of the European Digital Innovation Hubs (EDIHs) were developed and officially established as part of the implementation of the European Union's Digital Europe Program. The thematic working groups of the EDIH Network, aim to promote interaction, exchange ideas and foster cooperation within the EDIH Network. It is important for agrifoodTEF to promote the Agrifood Working Group initiative as part of our efforts to build this collaboration with the EDIHs. Creating the Agrifood Thematic Working Group, an initiative pushed by agrifoodTEF, will be a crucial step in bringing together expertise and resources to accelerate digital innovation in the agrifood sector. A total of 11 thematic working groups will be established. Several working groups have already started their activities, while others, such as the agrifood working group, will start in 2024. Both the EDIHs and agrifoodTEF strive to offer trainings and transfer knowledge. As agrifoodTEF aspires to become sustainable, we need to carefully explore our options for collaboration with the EDIHs to identify synergies and complement each other without creating competition. The Agrifood Working Group on EDIHs will focus specifically on innovation and collaboration within the agrifood sector, with the goal of promoting the development of digital innovation hubs (EDIHs). This group will bring together stakeholders from the agrifood sector, including companies, research institutions, governments and other stakeholders. They will work together to identify challenges and opportunities within the sector and develop strategies and programs to stimulate and support innovation. This collaboration will enable EDIHs and also agrifoodTEF to develop effective training programs and support services tailored to the specific needs of agrifood-related companies and organizations. 2.3. EDIHs within AgrifoodTEF AgrifoodTEF partners in Austria, Sweden and Spain that will become a node in 2024, are also part of an EDIH, while Belgium is part of a DIH. In Poland, PCSS & L-PIT will become part of the EDIH, but they are not yet fully operational. These partners share knowledge and expertise, develop training programmes and test and implement innovative technologies in the agrifood sector. Their joint efforts contribute to strengthening the European agrifood ecosystem. To ensure the relevance and effectiveness of the training programmes, it is essential to understand the needs of EDIHs and their stakeholders. We are therefore preparing an initial needs assessment, which will initially be reviewed and conducted by the partners of the agrifoodTEF consortium, who are also EDIH partners. Next, the needs assessment will be analysed and improved in order to then bid it out to all EDIHs that are part of the AgroFood for EDIHs working group. The results of the needs assessment will form the basis for the development of the agrifoodTEF training catalogue. Figure 2: Agrifood partners connected in an EDIHs 101100622/agrifoodTEF AGRIFOOD TEF D5.12 Training catalogue development Y1 June 28th, 2024 16 Horizontal logo Annex 1 Training or demonstration description.txt 1. Name of the activity: 2. Extended Title / Abstract (describe the service very short): 3. Description of the activity (1000-2000 Characters): 4. Keywords: 5. Target audience: 6. Learning objectives: 7. Duration of the training (less than 1 day/ 1 day/ 2-3 days/ 1week./ flexible): 8. Location and Format (e.g., webinar, workshop, hands-on training): 9. What Sector does your activity fit into?: 10. Node/satellite: 11. Offered by which institute and contact person: 12. Related Services & Subservices IDs: 13. Related trainings: 14. Link to the repository of documentation of previous trainings (e.g. a 1-pager about every training that was carried out): 15. video: Image, pfd or other material for the Training and demonstration activity will be stored in a folder on teams.