In order to bring innovations into practice more quickly, the EU Commission is establishing innovation service providers within the framework of EIP-Agri. They combine practice, consulting, science, and administration and support stakeholders in idea development, planning, and implementation.
ATTRACTISS (AcTivate and TRigger ACTors to deepen the function of Innovation Support Services)
- Start: October 2022, duration 6 years until September 30, 2028
- Funding program: Horizon Europe
- Partners: 17 organizations from 13 countries; Germany: Schleswig-Holstein Chamber of Agriculture, agrathaer GmbH
- Objective: Strengthening/networking of innovation service providers, systemic understanding of innovation processes, practical method development, European exchange, and better framework conditions in agriculture and forestry
Multidimensional approach:
- Focus on individual qualification, structural networking, and knowledge transfer
Methods and offerings:
- Building on i2connect: advanced methods, Europe-wide workshops, online toolbox (over 80 methods)
- Target group: Multipliers in consulting, education/training
- Formats: Monthly webinars, cross-visits (next visit in September 2025 in Crete), moderated online forum starting in fall 2025
Added value:
- Competence building, platform for exchange/further training/inspiration, impetus and support services for innovation processes in consulting and education
Read more about the project on the Agrar education server.