Welcome to the STARRISE Journey

With an enhanced focus on interregional collaboration, STARRISE presents a mixed methodology of innovation support to business and organisations.

STARRISE Legacy

What does the STARRISE Journey include?

Hackathon (hybrid format)
Aim: explore new ideas and transform them into successful Innovation projects.

Innovation Masterclasses (online)
Topics: strategy, innovation, digitalization, starting-up, corporate venturing

Expert panel discussion (hybrid)
Topics: Latest trends and opportunities

Training program focused on innovation investment projects
Aim: Support to further develop the selected innovation projects.

Individual support to projects
Aim: help to assess the feasibility, market maturity and bankability of innovation projects

Virtual workshop
Aim: Present the 15 best projects

During the whole STARRISE journey, networking and collaboration activities and events are promoted to strengthen the projects within the STARRISE Journey and to increase their possibilities of success.

You can still participate in STARRISE Journey!

STARRISE is about learning, creating synergies and innovating. If you are an SME or another organisation working in/for agri-food and logistic, you can still benefit from STARRISE.

You have different options on how to join the STARRISE Journey:

1

Strengthen your capacity!

Explore SR Resources.

2

Find suitable opportunities!

Check our funding and collaboration opportunities.

3

Reach out for help!

Contact a STARRISE partner.

STARRISE supports the development of innovation projects in the Agri-food and Logistics sectors, especially in less developed EU and/or outermost regions.

Which SMEs and other Agri-food sector organisations can be involved?

Primary stakeholders involved in crop cultivation, livestock farming, and food production.

Entities responsible for processing raw agricultural products into consumable food items.

Businesses responsible for the distribution and wholesale of food products to retailers.

Supermarkets, grocery stores, and other outlets where consumers purchase food products.

Restaurants, cafes, catering companies, and institutions serving prepared food items.

Organisations responsible for ensuring food safety, setting regulations, and overseeing compliance in the food industry.

Entities focused on innovation, technology, and research to improve agricultural practices, food processing, and product development.

Organisations representing consumer interests, advocating for food safety, quality, and sustainability

Which SMEs and other Logistics sector organisations can be involved?

Involved in the movement of goods from producers to distributors, retailers, or consumers. Includes shipping, trucking, and rail companies

Entities providing storage solutions for goods before distribution.

Businesses responsible for the distribution and wholesale of food products to retailers

Companies developing software and technological solutions for logistics, e.g. route optimisation, tracking systems, and inventory management.

Organisations overseeing import/export regulations, tariffs, and customs clearance processes.

Companies providing materials and solutions for packaging goods for transportation and storage.  

Organisations representing the interests of logistics companies and professionals, fostering collaboration and industry standards.