Tecnova participates in 12 new operating groups

In mid-July, Tecnova announced 12 new Operational Groups in which it participates. According to the group, its participation is either as an active member or as a group leader, working in collaboration with companies, research centers, and other technology centers.

Featured projects for the future of agriculture

These projects address a variety of topics crucial to the agricultural sector , including insect biotechnology, new sources of food protein, soil regeneration, the use of agricultural byproducts, and improved management of specific crops such as lemons. They also focus on the conservation of tropical fruits, water management in crops such as almonds, and the development of smart lighting systems for crops.

Mari Carmen Galera, CEO of Tecnova, emphasized during the press conference at her facilities that the main objective of these projects is to find solutions to two major problems facing fruit and vegetable producers: water scarcity and high production costs .

Details of the 12 Operational Groups

Plant Production

1. Go Exotika : Analysis and diversification of the exotic fruit and vegetable sector in Andalusia.
2. Go Al-Aqua : Biotechnological strategies to improve resistance to water stress in almond crops.
3. Go Vita-Terra : Innovation for regenerating the soil microbiome and improving crop nutrition.

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4. Go Cucumdata : Digitalized system to improve cucumber classification and packaging.
5. Go Smali : Smart lighting system to optimize crop performance and the well-being of auxiliary fauna.
6. Go Osmar : Revaluation of organic effluents into ecological fertilizers with sensors for efficient and rational use.

Biotechnology

7. Go Actúa 2.0 : Revaluation of industrial by-products for new substrates and wastewater filters.
8. Go Looking4Pro : Research into alternative protein sources such as insects and microalgae.
9. Go Ecoskin : Post-harvest control strategies to extend the shelf life of subtropical fruits.
10. Go Grow4Lemon : Development of biostimulant products for lemon crop management.
11. Go Tomagroup : Valorization of tomato waste for sustainable agricultural biostimulants.
12. Go Macroalgae : Revaluation of Andalusian microalgae to develop agricultural bioinputs.

Commitment to innovation and sustainability

With these initiatives, Tecnova reaffirms its commitment to innovation and sustainable development in the agricultural sector , offering concrete solutions to producers' current and future challenges.

Roots of Change: Inspiration and Reflection

During the presentation, the short film " Roots of Change," produced and financed by Tecnova and directed by Rocio Juárez, was screened. This short film reflects on the innovation process in R&D projects , highlighting the daily efforts of the center's professionals to achieve positive and sustainable results in their projects.

Mari Carmen Galera, CEO of Tecnova, commented: “We develop projects with soul; there's a lot of work behind them, and we want to show it.”

Tecnova, innovation and collaboration in the agricultural sector

The Foundation for Auxiliary Technologies in Agriculture (Fundación Tecnova) was founded in 2001 as a private, non-profit organization. It is comprised of more than 100 companies, institutions, businesses, and organizations from the agricultural, post-harvest, and agroindustrial industries and support services.