About
AGROW-HUB is an Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education (CBHE) project that strengthens education, innovation, and entrepreneurship capacities to accelerate circular bioeconomy solutions through agrifood waste valorisation.
Quick Facts
Project at a Glance
The Challenge
Agrifood value chains generate significant by-products and processing residues that are often underutilised. When not properly managed, these streams can increase disposal burdens, contribute to resource losses, and reduce the sustainability of local food systems.
At the same time, higher education and innovation ecosystems may lack practice-oriented training pathways and strong linkages to market and stakeholder needs.
Our Mission
To strengthen higher education and innovation ecosystems that enable the sustainable conversion of agrifood by-products into value—through modern learning, hands-on practice, and entrepreneurship pathways aligned with real-world needs.
Our Vision
A regional ecosystem where universities, industry, and communities collaborate effectively to create market-relevant circular bioeconomy solutions.
What AGROW-HUB Aims to Achieve
AGROW-HUB focuses on measurable capacity-building outcomes across education and innovation
To modernise higher education curricula in agriculture and engineering with circular bioeconomy principles.
To establish 'Living Labs' in partner universities for hands-on student training and industry collaboration.
To create innovation hubs that support students and researchers in launching agrifood start-ups.
To foster a cross-regional network of universities and SMEs for ongoing knowledge exchange.
To promote social inclusion by empowering women and rural youth through targeted skills development.
How We Work
AGROW-HUB integrates education, practice, and innovation in a cohesive model
Education & Skills
Developing learning content aligned with stakeholder needs and employability
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
Target Groups
AGROW-HUB is designed for multiple stakeholder groups
Students & Researchers
Gaining market-relevant skills and practical experience.
Academic Staff
Enhancing teaching methodologies and industry connections.
Industry & SMEs
Accessing innovation, talent, and sustainable solutions.
Policy Makers
Evidence-based insights for regional bioeconomy strategies.
Get Involved
AGROW-HUB welcomes engagement and collaboration. You can participate in events, propose collaboration opportunities, support mentoring, or connect with the consortium.