Education & Skills
Developing learning content aligned with stakeholder needs and employability
Project Structure
Work Packages
AGROW-HUB is implemented through six integrated Work Packages (WPs). Together, they cover: (i) project governance and quality, (ii) curriculum development and the online learning platform, (iii) entrepreneurship support and incubators, (iv) living labs and hands-on training, (v) communication and dissemination, and (vi) long-term sustainability and impact.
Project Duration
M1–M36
Start Date
01 Nov 2025
End Date
31 Oct 2028
Work Package 1 runs throughout the entire project and ensures effective coordination, transparent decision-making, quality assurance, and compliance with Erasmus+ reporting requirements. It establishes the operational management structure and the mechanisms needed for smooth implementation and sustained results.
Lead Partner:
AU (Alexandria University)
Objectives
- Establish and operate the project governance and coordination structure
- Coordinate budgeting, eligibility compliance, financial tracking, and reporting
- Maintain consortium alignment on implementation and ensure sustainability planning
- Monitor progress against the work plan and manage risks
- Implement the Quality Assurance framework and continuous improvement
Activities
- T1.1 Management scheme and operation
- T1.2 Financial Management and costs reporting
- T1.3 Coordination activities and Sustainability plan
- T1.4 Project technical reporting, monitoring and control
- T1.5 Quality Assurance and Control
Duration:
M1-M36 (Nov 2025 – Oct 2028)
Work Package 2 develops the AGROW-HUB training curriculum and translates it into modular learning content, supported by a digital learning platform. It ensures that the offered training is structured, tested, improved, and formally positioned for certification/accreditation where applicable.
Lead Partner:
AUTh (Aristotle University of Thessaloniki)
Objectives
- Define the curriculum architecture and learning outcomes
- Implement the online learning environment
- Train faculty and staff in course delivery
- Run pilot deliveries and refine content
- Prepare certification/accreditation pathways
Activities
- T2.1 Curriculum Framework and Module Design Development
- T2.2 Digital Learning Platform Development
- T2.3 Training of the trainers
- T2.4 Pilot Testing and Refinement
- T2.5 Accreditation and Certification Processes
Duration:
M7-M24 (May 2026 – Oct 2027)
Work Package 3 translates knowledge and skills into entrepreneurial outcomes by setting up and upgrading incubator capacity and delivering structured support to startups. It connects innovators with mentorship, facilities, and investment/industry networks relevant to sustainable agri-waste solutions.
Lead Partner:
2i3T (University of Turin Business Incubator)
Objectives
- Define incubator operational framework and governance
- Deliver entrepreneurship support and training
- Build structured mentorship programs
- Organize networking opportunities with industry and investors
Activities
- T3.1 Incubator Establishment and Planning Meeting
- T3.2 Startup Support and Training Program
- T3.3 Mentorship Program and Networking Events
Deliverables
Duration:
M4-M30 (Feb 2026 – Apr 2028)
Work Package 4 delivers hands-on capacity-building through living labs, demonstrations, and structured training experiences. It ensures practical transfer of green extraction, processing, and valorisation know-how through real-life settings and partner collaboration.
Lead Partner:
ASU (Ain Shams University)
Objectives
- Set up and operationalize living labs
- Deliver practical training sessions and demonstrations
- Organize summer school and study visits
Activities
- T4.1 Establish Living Labs
- T4.2 Hands-on Training and Demonstration Activities
- T4.3 Summer School and Study Visits
Deliverables
Duration:
M4-M24 (Feb 2026 – Oct 2027)
Work Package 5 ensures AGROW-HUB visibility, stakeholder engagement, and uptake of results. It coordinates communication tools and channels, organizes outreach events, and documents dissemination performance and impact.
Lead Partner:
GUC (German University in Cairo)
Objectives
- Develop and maintain dissemination and exploitation plan
- Produce core communication assets
- Run targeted events for stakeholder engagement
- Track progress and evaluate performance
Activities
- T5.1 Design and Implementation of Dissemination Plan
- T5.2 Creation of Dissemination Toolkit
- T5.3 Info-days, Symposia, and Roundtables
- T5.4 Interim and Final Dissemination Reports
- T5.5 Final Conference
Duration:
M1-M36 (Nov 2025 – Oct 2028)
Work Package 6 secures long-term sustainability of AGROW-HUB outcomes beyond the funding period. It operationalizes resource mobilization, formal partnerships, and evidence-based impact reporting to support continuation, scaling, and policy relevance.
Lead Partner:
USo (University of Sousse)
Objectives
- Prepare sustainability and funding strategy
- Document outcomes and validate approaches
- Secure long-term partnerships through MoUs
Activities
- T6.1 Sustainability and Resource Mobilization Plan
- T6.2 Reporting on Impact and Sustainability
- T6.3 Partnerships and MoUs
Duration:
M7-M36 (May 2026 – Oct 2028)
Our
Approach
How We Work
AGROW-HUB integrates education, practice, and innovation in a cohesive model
Applied Practice
Living labs where students engage in real challenges and co-create solutions
Innovation Enablement
Support structures for innovators through mentoring and incubation methods
Ecosystem Building
Connecting partners with stakeholders for adoption and sustainability
Visibility & Uptake
Communicating results and engaging stakeholders to maximise adoption
Explore Our Work
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