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The event is designed as a meeting point for people building solutions in agriculture and those investing in the future of food systems. Due to strong interest, tickets for the event are now officially sold out . The conference will open at 16:00, with doors opening at 15:15 for registration...","On 19 March 2026 Sofia will bring together farmers, investors, scientists and technology companies for Agriventures Connect 2026 , a conference dedicated to practical innovation in the agrifood sector. The event is designed as a meeting point for people building solutions in agriculture and those investing in the future of food systems. Due to strong interest, tickets for the event are now officially sold out . The conference will open at 16:00, with doors opening at 15:15 for registration and networking. Full information about the speakers and program can be found here: Agriventures Connect 2026 event page . Agriventures is a mission-driven organisation supporting innovation in agriculture and food systems by connecting entrepreneurs, researchers, farmers and investors while helping them access funding and partnerships. Agriventures platform  supports innovators in identifying funding opportunities, building partnerships and scaling agrifood projects internationally. The opening remarks will be delivered by Boyko Takov from the Bulgarian SME Promotion Agency, highlighting the role of public institutions in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. The Agriventures team, represented by farmer Ivaylo Yankov and international projects expert Dilyana Kutsarova, will outline new opportunities for strengthening the agrifood ecosystem and improving access to capital for agricultural innovators. One of the first discussions will focus on digitalisation and emerging agri-technologies . Kaloyan Kumanov from NIK will explore trends in precision agriculture, data management and digital farm tools that can improve decision making and reduce input costs. A dedicated panel on institutional and public funding  will feature Svetlana Ormanova from the Institute for Agristrategies and Innovations, AgroHub and AgroDigiRise, Dimitar Vasilev from Innowave and Ralitsa Zhekova from RAPIV Varna. The discussion will address European innovation instruments such as EIC and EIT and how agricultural innovators can access specialised funding streams beyond traditional CAP programmes. The conference will also host a discussion with investors. Semi Hakim from Kök Projekt and Max Gurvits from Vitosha Venture Partners will share how investors evaluate agri-business opportunities, what makes a venture investment-ready and how agricultural companies can prepare for international growth. The panel will be moderated by Mariya Hristova. Practical farming experience will be at the centre of the session on sustainability and innovation for farmers , where Albina Yasinska from Bio Farm Rozino and regenerative agriculture consultant Petyo Kirov will share field-level insights on soil health, resilience and profitability. Another key discussion will focus on carbon farming and the future of agricultural sustainability . Elisabeth Lunik from Rabobank, Lyubomir Spasov from Green Diligence Netherlands and Marta Paunova, PhD researcher at the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and part of Agriventures, will explore carbon measurement, soil health and emerging carbon markets that could create new income streams for farmers. The final panel will connect agriculture with nutrition science and market innovation. Zhivko Dzhamyarov from Ancestral Superfoods and Georgi Toskov from the University of Food Technologies will analyse emerging product niches linked to longevity, nutrition and the human microbiome. After the official program, participants will continue discussions during an informal networking session starting at 20:00. Nominations for the Innovative Producers Awards  are still open. Applications and nominations can be submitted here: https://connect.agriventures.co/#awards More details about the event are available on the conference website: https://connect.agriventures.co/ Follow the livestream: The role of Agriventures in supporting agrifood innovation As the agritech startup ecosystem grows across Europe, initiatives such as Agriventures are helping connect entrepreneurs, researchers, investors, and policymakers working in agriculture and food innovation. Agriventures focuses on supporting agrifood startups, biotechnology innovation, and access to European funding for agriculture, while also helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex landscape of startup financing, venture capital, and research commercialization. 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Through its role in the AgroDigiRise project, ONDO contributed to building a scalable model for precision agriculture adoption, directly aligned with the priorities of Agriventures: innovation, investment readiness and sustainable growth in the agrifood sector. What is AgroDigiRise • European Digital Innovation Hub initiative under AgroHub.bg • Launched in October 2022 by a consortium of 13 partners...","Digital transformation in agriculture requires technology, funding and ecosystem coordination. Through its role in the AgroDigiRise project, ONDO contributed to building a scalable model for precision agriculture adoption, directly aligned with the priorities of Agriventures: innovation, investment readiness and sustainable growth in the agrifood sector. What is AgroDigiRise • European Digital Innovation Hub initiative under AgroHub.bg • Launched in October 2022 by a consortium of 13 partners • Co-funded by the Digital Europe Programme and the European Regional Development Fund • Focused on digital and green transformation of farmers and SMEs • Services delivered free of charge Core support model • Awareness of precision agriculture technologies• Test before invest demonstrations • Digital skills training • Access to European funding instruments • Strategic planning for competitive and sustainable agribusiness This framework strongly supports the Agriventures mission to connect farmers, startups and investors around innovation and funding opportunities. ONDO’s Role in the Project As one of the three technology partners alongside Technologica and Bevine, ONDO was responsible for building and equipping demonstration infrastructure in South Central Bulgaria. Implementation highlights • 11 demonstration points equipped with ONDO automation • 3 scientific research centers • 8 farm-based demo sites • 2 greenhouse farms• 6 open field farms • Crops including vegetables, orchards, vineyards and nuts Technology integration • Automated irrigation systems • Precise fertigation control • Climate control solutions • Modernization of irrigation infrastructure at the National Demo Center IZK Maritsa The objective was practical validation of precision farming technologies under real production conditions. Knowledge Transfer and Ecosystem Engagement Over 39 months, ONDO delivered measurable outreach and training impact: • 6 technology webinars focused on precision farming automation • 3 specialized trainings on crop technologies and agromarketing • 25+ live demonstration events• Hundreds of participating farmers, institutions and international delegations Impact beyond numbers: • Increased confidence in digital agriculture adoption • Measurable reduction in water and input costs • Improved operational efficiency • Higher investment readiness for farms • Stronger collaboration between public institutions and private technology providers For Agriventures, such models strengthen access to funding opportunities and accelerate innovation uptake in the agrifood ecosystem. Strategic Relevance for Agriventures AgroDigiRise supports key strategic themes: • Digitalization and precision agriculture • Access to European funding instruments such as EIC and EIT • Practical innovation validation through demo networks • Public-private collaboration• Scalable agritech solutions By improving farm-level efficiency and sustainability, projects like AgroDigiRise increase competitiveness and attract both public and private investment. AgroDigiRise 2.0: Next Phase Starting 2026 The project continues for another three years starting February 2026. Focus areas for AgroDigiRise 2.0 • Continued demonstration activities• Expanded training programs• Integration of Artificial Intelligence in agriculture• Data-driven decision support systems• Climate resilience and sustainability tools Participation in events will remain free of charge for farmers, SMEs and public institutions, subject to registration requirements. 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The Good Club is currently utilizing the Tailored Plan on the Agriventures platform ( https://agriventures.co/ ), where the team receives structured consultation, strategic guidance, and access to curated funding information relevant to their stage of development. Through this support, the company continues to strengthen its methodology, expand partnership opportunities, and prepare for scalable growth. 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Our story, “AgriVentures: Nurturing climate-smart food and farming,”  is now live on the European Climate Pact website and highlights our work in supporting climate-smart innovation, young entrepreneurs, and resilient agrifood systems in emerging European...","We are proud to share that AgriVentures has been selected and featured by the European Climate Pact , an initiative of the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), as part of the Making an ImPact  campaign. Our story, “AgriVentures: Nurturing climate-smart food and farming,”  is now live on the European Climate Pact website and highlights our work in supporting climate-smart innovation, young entrepreneurs, and resilient agrifood systems in emerging European regions. The feature showcases AgriVentures’ journey from a grassroots initiative in Bulgaria to a growing regional platform that connects farmers, researchers, startups, and investors around shared climate and sustainability challenges. It also reflects our focus on empowering young people, bridging the gap between innovation and practice, and supporting solutions that contribute to climate adaptation and mitigation in agriculture. Being recognised by DG CLIMA  is an important milestone for our organisation. It confirms that bottom-up, community-driven approaches to climate action in food and farming are not only relevant locally, but also valued at European level. As part of the campaign, the European Climate Pact is also sharing AgriVentures’ story across its communication channels, helping amplify the voices of innovators and practitioners working on the ground. We would like to thank everyone who has been part of this journey — founders, farmers, researchers, mentors, partners, and volunteers — and the European Climate Pact team for the opportunity to share our work with a wider European audience. We remain committed to supporting climate-smart agrifood innovation and to building resilient food systems through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and action. Read the story: https://climate-pact.europa.eu/stories/agriventures-nurturing-climate-smart-food-and-farming https://climate-pact.europa.eu/get-inspired/making-impact_en Explore the Making an ImPact campaign: https://climate-pact.europa.eu/making-impact Subscribe for our newsletter here: https://agriventures.co/newsletter",{"image":374},{"url":375,"altText":369},"wix:image://v1/1cd362_bfe74495d6b8447f878f232e1cf64e9a~mv2.png/image.png#originWidth=1126&originHeight=720","2026-01-13T11:30:53.908Z","2026-01-23T13:37:59.285Z",[],"https://xpsc9qx4zmq8jvdz5c8j.agriventures.co/post/agriventures-featured-by-the-he-european-commission-s-directorate-general-for-climate-action-dg-cli",[],[],[],{"_id":384,"title":385,"slug":386,"excerpt":387,"contentText":388,"featuredMedia":389,"firstPublishedDate":392,"lastPublishedDate":392,"hashtags":393,"url":395,"language":313,"memberId":332,"pinned":315,"featured":315,"commentingEnabled":4,"translations":396,"categoryIds":397,"relatedPostIds":398},"fce55fdd-ebec-4dbb-8c20-669e437bfad0","Adapting Manufacturing Demonstration Facilities for Local Biofertilizer Production: Enthela’s NEB-Aligned Innovation","adapting-manufacturing-demonstration-facilities-for-local-biofertilizer-production-enthela-s-neb-al","The STARHAUS  Open Call #OIC2 brought together creative and technological innovators under the principles of the New European Bauhaus, promoting sustainability, accessibility, resilience, and human-centric design. Within this collaborative framework, Enthela’s  project— Adapting Manufacturing Demonstration Facilities (MDFs) for Biofertilizer Production: Sustainable & Scalable Solutions —was selected under the Fertilizer use-case for its potential to transform plant nutrition and reduce...","The STARHAUS  Open Call #OIC2 brought together creative and technological innovators under the principles of the New European Bauhaus, promoting sustainability, accessibility, resilience, and human-centric design. Within this collaborative framework, Enthela’s  project— Adapting Manufacturing Demonstration Facilities (MDFs) for Biofertilizer Production: Sustainable & Scalable Solutions —was selected under the Fertilizer use-case for its potential to transform plant nutrition and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs. The project responds to a clear and urgent challenge: the need for sustainable fertilization practices that are accessible to everyday growers. By reimagining Manufacturing Demonstration Facilities, originally built for digitalized and automated production, Enthela is creating a localized system capable of producing tailored microbial fertilizers. This approach combines real-time soil diagnostics with automated formulation, making advanced agronomic insight available at neighborhood scale. At the center of the system is a Soil Sensor Module equipped with ion-selective electrodes (ISEs). These sensors measure key nutrients—nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium—as well as salinity and environmental conditions. The measurements enable precise, site-specific analysis of soil needs. Based on these readings, the MDF machine automatically prepares a custom microbial formulation, creating a biofertilizer tailored to the soil’s current condition. This adaptive dosing approach supports hobby gardeners—the target “prosumer” segment—who are increasingly interested in low-toxicity, sustainable practices. Both market and cultural signals reinforce this trend: the organic fertilizer market in Europe is projected to grow significantly, the EU is promoting urban and peri-urban gardening, and consumers are actively seeking environmentally responsible growing solutions. Enthela’s team validated these wider signals with direct interviews in Bulgaria and Germany. Gardeners consistently expressed interest in biological solutions that improve yields while remaining pollinator-safe and low-residue, confirming strong product-market fit. The project highlights the rising importance of microbial fertilizers. These living formulations enhance nutrient availability, improve soil biodiversity, support plant stress tolerance, and reduce the need for chemical fertilization or pesticides. For hobby gardeners, the benefits extend beyond plant performance: microbial fertilizers enable food production that is both healthier and more environmentally responsible. To deliver these biological advantages, the system relies on a consortium of microorganisms, each selected for a specific function—from nitrogen mineralization to phosphorus solubilization, potassium mobilization, stress resistance, and biocontrol. Instead of adjusting recipes based on plant species, the MDF follows a soil-driven logic. Mixed hobby gardens often contain many crops growing side-by-side, making crop-specific formulations impractical. Instead, the sensor module assigns each nutrient a class from “very low” to “very high” and calculates a deficiency score. The MDF then adjusts microbial dosing proportionally, increasing nitrogen-fixing or phosphorus-mobilizing strains when deficiencies are detected and strengthening stress-tolerant microorganisms in harsh conditions. Trichoderma remains a constant baseline component for root protection and overall plant vigor. This approach creates a biologically intelligent, plant-agnostic system. Because microorganisms interact directly with roots—exchanging nutrients for sugars—plants absorb only what they need. Rather than a traditional fertilizer model aimed at producing a fixed yield, Enthela’s system recreates a living, self-regulating soil ecosystem guided by real-time data. The result is steady nutrition, balanced growth, and clean produce. Operationally, the system is designed for simplicity. A gardener brings a small soil sample, which the module mixes with water before taking measurements. The sensors self-calibrate through two reference points to ensure accuracy throughout the day. The MDF then prepares the appropriate microbial blend, dispenses small, precise amounts of each biological agent, and mixes them into a single dose ready for application. Instructions displayed on-screen guide the gardener on how to apply the formulation and over what area. Behind this user-friendly journey lies substantial engineering work. The Soil Analysis Module uses ISE technology to convert voltage readings into nutrient concentrations based on the Nernst equation. Extensive calibration and validation were carried out, including comparisons between ISE readings and accredited laboratory analyses. Results showed strong correlation for phosphorus and moderate correlation for potassium. Nitrogen readings proved more challenging, highlighting the need for enhanced dual-sensor designs to differentiate nitrate and ammonium. These findings informed improvements in auto-calibration and drift control, ensuring that the system maintains accuracy during continuous operation. Parallel testing on the MDF demonstrated reliable dispensing accuracy, consistent mixing, and effective digital traceability. Minor technical challenges, such as over-dispensing in one module and the need for improved mixing hardware, provided direction for the next iteration. Plant trials were conducted at three locations—Dragalevtsi, Gorna Oryahovitsa, and Simitli—across different soil types and fertility levels. Baseline soil analysis was followed by custom microbial formulation and application. After 30 days, plants at all sites showed stronger color, accelerated early growth, and improved cob or fruit formation. Nutrient levels in low-fertility soils increased by approximately eight percent, confirming the effectiveness of microbial mobilization. The consistency of results across diverse locations demonstrated the feasibility of adaptive, soil-specific microbial fertigation. Community engagement was central to the project. A storytelling approach using visual concepts helped gardeners understand how the system works and how they would interact with it. Participants found the process intuitive and expressed trust in the soil-to-biofertilizer logic. Valuable feedback included requests for larger buttons, brighter displays, and clearer visual or audio cues—insights that will directly inform the next prototype. Looking ahead, the next phase focuses on building the first fully functional prototype of the Soil Analysis Module, complete with auto-calibration. Usability testing with hobby gardeners will refine the interface and workflow, while integration with the MDF will allow for real-time dosing in live trials. Expanded field validation across new locations and soil types will further strengthen performance data and scalability. Through this project, Enthela demonstrates how localized biofertilizer production—powered by real-time soil sensing and microbial science—can bring the values of the New European Bauhaus directly into gardens and communities. The system is sustainable, modular, accessible, and resilient, offering a new model of neighborhood-scale, human-centric production that supports healthier soils and more responsible food cultivation. Read more about our member Enthela here .",{"image":390},{"url":391,"altText":385},"wix:image://v1/1cd362_9f4aaed97418414996392ac5db8519bf~mv2.png/image.png#originWidth=2048&originHeight=1536","2025-11-17T19:07:47.646Z",[394],"oic2","https://xpsc9qx4zmq8jvdz5c8j.agriventures.co/post/adapting-manufacturing-demonstration-facilities-for-local-biofertilizer-production-enthela-s-neb-al",[],[],[],{"_id":400,"title":401,"slug":402,"excerpt":403,"contentText":404,"featuredMedia":405,"firstPublishedDate":408,"lastPublishedDate":408,"hashtags":409,"url":410,"language":313,"memberId":332,"pinned":315,"featured":315,"commentingEnabled":4,"translations":411,"categoryIds":412,"relatedPostIds":413},"62a5eb7f-006e-45c2-95d6-f0d522cdc0f9","Osirix: Transforming Precision Agriculture with Smart Spraying Technology","osirix-transforming-precision-agriculture-with-smart-spraying-technology","At Agriventures , we take pride in supporting visionary agri-tech startups that drive real change in how food is produced, resources are managed, and sustainability is achieved. One of our standout members, Osirix , is redefining how farmers protect their fields — combining precision, efficiency, and environmental responsibility . Smarter Spraying, Better Results Osirix  uses cutting-edge technology to analyze aerial imagery  and automatically identify weed-infested areas. The platform then...","At Agriventures , we take pride in supporting visionary agri-tech startups that drive real change in how food is produced, resources are managed, and sustainability is achieved. One of our standout members, Osirix , is redefining how farmers protect their fields — combining precision, efficiency, and environmental responsibility . Smarter Spraying, Better Results Osirix  uses cutting-edge technology to analyze aerial imagery  and automatically identify weed-infested areas. The platform then generates Variable Rate Application (VRA) maps , allowing farmers to spray only where treatment is truly needed. This approach reduces herbicide use by up to 80% , saving costs while minimizing environmental impact — a crucial step toward more sustainable and data-driven agriculture. 🔗 Seamless Integration with Leading Brands A key advantage of Osirix’s solution is its compatibility . The system integrates effortlessly  with leading platforms such as John Deere, Amazone, Müller, DJI , and others — meaning farmers can adopt Osirix’s technology without any additional hardware or complex setup . Operators simply upload the generated maps to their existing machinery and start spraying smarter. 🛰️ Empowering Drone Operators Osirix  also supports drone operators , making aerial analysis faster and more efficient. The platform reduces flight and footage time by up to 90% per field , while still delivering complete, high-resolution coverage  of the area. This efficiency gives agronomists and service providers more time to focus on insights, not just data collection. 🌱 Supported by the Agriventures Community At Agriventures , we are proud to back Osirix as part of our Test Programme , connecting them with farmers, funding opportunities, and industry partnerships. Their work embodies our mission — to empower agri-food innovators who are building a more sustainable and technologically advanced future  for European agriculture. As Osirix continues to expand its network of partnerships and pilot projects, we are excited to see how their solution will transform field management and crop protection  across continets. 💬 Join the Movement Osirix’s journey is a great example of what happens when innovation meets collaboration . Through the Agriventures community , startups like Osirix gain the support, visibility, and ecosystem connections needed to scale their impact. We invite all innovators, researchers, and agricultural professionals passionate about digital transformation to join our growing network — because the future of farming is smart, sustainable, and shared . Osirix transforms how fields are sprayed — combining precision, efficiency, and full coverage. Contact the team  an begin a partnership. Begin your journey: start@agriventures",{"image":406},{"url":407,"altText":401},"wix:image://v1/1cd362_ebf5aad7c88c4386895f26b0a42db1ce~mv2.png/image.png#originWidth=800&originHeight=600","2025-10-31T09:15:07.115Z",[],"https://xpsc9qx4zmq8jvdz5c8j.agriventures.co/post/osirix-transforming-precision-agriculture-with-smart-spraying-technology",[],[],[],1775288210798]