| Tuula Loytty
LEAP4FNSSA is looking for innovative solutions to mitigate the socio-economic and environmental impacts of pandemics, with particular attention to the climatic dimension. In this context, importance will be given to the following topics:
- Innovation and digitalization in agriculture: we are looking for innovative ideas helping small farmers make informed decisions to improve agricultural production and the overall sustainability of food systems, “from farm to fork”.
- Short value chains: we are looking for innovations supporting circular agricultural practices and strengthening the relationship between agricultural production and local food consumption.
- Agroecological transitions of food systems: we are looking for new ideas that link the health of agroecosystems, animals, and humans, to food production and consumption.
LEAP4FNSSA is looking for a maximum of 25 young innovators, start-ups and entrepreneurs using evidence-based research results and applying digital solutions to the agriculture and food sector. Particularly start-ups working along value chains in agriculture and food production, including digital products or services that help mitigate the impact of COVID-19, are invited to apply.
LEAP4FNSSA is a Coordination and Support Action (CSA) whose main objective is to provide a tool for European and African institutions to engage in a Sustainable Partnership Platform for research and innovation on Food and Nutrition Security, and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA). LEAP4FNSSA has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme.
LIVEUR project supports LEAP4FNSSA's work.