Innovation Bootcamps | Italy

Co-creating practical Smart Crop Farming solutions.

A mentor-supported co-innovation event to address real Smart Crop Farming bottlenecks in Italy.

On 23 April 2026, the TechCoach Innovation Bootcamp in Italy will bring together farmers, advisors, researchers, agri-tech providers, and other AKIS actors for a collaborative, hands-on exchange focused on real needs in the agricultural sector.

The bootcamp will create space for discussion, idea development, and practical co-creation around key challenge areas identified with stakeholders in Italy. Through teamwork and knowledge exchange, participants will explore solutions that can support smarter, more sustainable farming practices.

Date

23/04/2026

Location

Oristano, Italy

Language

Italian

Focus challenges

Four challenge areas identified with stakeholders in Italy:

  • Solutions for crop and pest monitoring
  • Technical support, assistance, and training
  • Solutions for the management of crop treatments and production inputs
  • Networking and collaboration opportunities among farmers and advisors

Who will attend

Farmers, advisors/facilitators, OG & AKIS actors, researchers/students, agri-tech providers, policy stakeholders.

How selection works

We prioritise multi-actor team composition (farmers + advisors + OG/AKIS + research/industry) and diversity of contexts.
All applicants are notified by email.

What to Expect

  • Interactive group work
  • Exchange with farmers and advisors
  • Practical discussion on real agricultural challenges
  • Networking across the agri-food innovation ecosystem