What was the challenge/problem addressed?
To find the best available place for cocreation and innovation too. A Digital Innovation Hub can act like an Innovation Support Service providing adequate solutions to the farmers.
La Vega Innova is a Spanish DIH that belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food and it’s managed by Telefónica.
How did you solve the problem?
Using Recovery, Transformation and Resilience funds, the old Agricultural Training Center has been transformed into la Vega Innova (a Spanish DIH) with FIWARE technology.
What is innovative in your practical case?
La Vega Innova will be at the heart of change in the agri-food sector. Not only do we encourage innovation, but we also provide the tools and support to make it happen. From our Agrolabs, where innovative agricultural solutions are incubated, to our Innovation Challenges, which push the boundaries of what is possible. We offer accelerator programmes for promising start-ups, specialist training for those who want to deepen their knowledge, and a community where collaboration and growth are at the heart of everything we do.
What are the success factors in solving the problem?
The iHub La Vega Innova is a complete ecosystem for AgriFoodTech startups and a showcase of technologies that accelerate the digital transformation of the agri-food sector, including its SMEs and professionals, so that no one is left behind. It offers a collaborative environment to develop and test technological solutions, hosting laboratories and pilot projects. It also provides training and dissemination, with an online platform for digital interaction and collaboration, reinforced by its physical headquarters in San Fernando de Henares.
Lessons learned
It is a fundamental piece for the Spanish AKIS. La Vega Innova will generate many synergies with the other regional DIHs, being one of the most important nodes.
What role does the advisor or advisory service play with the practical case?
Advisors play an essential role because they are the facilitators, the communicators and the liaison with the trainers. In addition, they help bring technology, digital tools and entrepreneurship closer together.
Can your approach be transferred and/or adapted for other innovation challenges and regions?
Yes
Estimated transferability on a scale from 1 to 5
(where 1 is easy and 5 very difficult)
3
For sharing the experience on the good practice, please contact
Diego Braojos
dbraojos@mapa.es
Link to external information
https://www.facebook.com/lavegainnovahub
https://es.linkedin.com/company/la-vega-innova