[Vasiliki Kalenti]

PLOIGOS is a Greek civil non-profit organisation (AMKE) interested in joining a consortium as a Project Partner under the Interreg Euro-MED Call 8 – Thematic Test Projects.
Our organisation works in the field of agri-food, with particular interest in Cretan food and dietary culture, traditional food knowledge, local products, small-scale and artisanal food production, and the promotion of local gastronomic heritage.
We are interested in further developing a project idea focused on supporting small agri-food businesses, local producers and artisanal food enterprises in adopting more sustainable and circular practices.
A possible approach could include the development of a practical sustainability and circular economy toolkit for small food businesses, together with a train-the-trainer programme for organisations supporting SMEs and local producers. The model could help businesses assess their current practices, identify realistic improvements, develop tailored action plans and test selected measures in real-life conditions.
PLOIGOS could contribute to the development and testing of the methodology, stakeholder and producer engagement, training and capacity building, local pilot activities, networking, communication and dissemination. We are also interested in contributing to project sustainability monitoring activities, including carbon footprint data coordination.
The concept is at an early stage and we are open to co-developing it with Lead Partners, research organisations, public authorities, business support organisations and other partners bringing complementary technical expertise.
We would be glad to connect with organisations currently preparing proposals under Euro-MED08 and explore possible cooperation.

[Anastasiya Padura]

Dear Vasiliki,

We are contacting you on behalf of SICI Dominus, a Spanish consultancy specialising in European projects and EU funding programmes.

Since 1995, we have supported numerous Spanish municipalities and provincial authorities (Diputaciones), as well as universities and public and private foundations, in the preparation and implementation of transnational EU-funded projects.

We would therefore be interested in exploring potential opportunities for cooperation within the Interreg Euro-MED 8th call with you, SICI Dominus and some of the Spanish public entities with which we work, including the municipalities of Atarfe and Roquetas de Mar, both located in Andalusia.

We would be pleased to discover the possibility of joining one of our clients to your consortium as a partner. We are available to arrange a short online meeting to learn more about your project concept and discuss how our clients could potentially contribute to the partnership and planned activities.

If you consider that there may be scope for collaboration, please contact me at a.padura@sicidominus.com

Thank you very much in advance.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,
Anastasiya Padura

[Jose Luque]

Dear Vasiliki and colleagues,

We are reaching out on behalf of Fundación TECNOVA, a Spanish Technology Centre based in Almería (Andalusia), specialising in applied R&D, innovation and technology transfer across the agri-food value chain.

We are very interested in your proposal to support small agri-food businesses and local producers in adopting more sustainable and circular practices, as it closely aligns with our expertise and experience in European collaborative projects.

TECNOVA could contribute as a technical project partner in several areas:

– Circular economy and bioeconomy: development and validation of solutions for the valorisation of agricultural and agri-food by-products, waste reduction and resource efficiency.
– Agri-food sustainability: assessment of sustainable production practices, environmental performance and opportunities for improvement in agri-food SMEs.
– Innovation and digitalisation: application of digital tools, IoT technologies and data analytics to improve resource management, traceability and operational efficiency.
– Pilot testing and demonstration: validation of innovative solutions under real conditions, in collaboration with agricultural producers and agri-food companies.
– Knowledge transfer and capacity building: development of practical methodologies, training activities and dissemination initiatives to facilitate the adoption of sustainable innovations by SMEs.

Our experience in European collaborative projects includes:

– BioSolUDOE (Interreg Sudoe 2021–2027, ongoing): development and validation of integrated crop protection strategies based on biosolutions through transnational Living Labs, contributing to more sustainable and resilient agriculture.
– AgriDataValue (Horizon Europe): development of innovative agro-environmental data solutions to support digitalisation and data-driven decision-making in agriculture.
– agROBOfood (Horizon 2020): promotion of robotics and digital innovation across the European agri-food sector.

TECNOVA also maintains strong connections with agricultural producers, agri-food businesses and technology companies in Almería, providing opportunities for stakeholder engagement, practical experimentation and technology transfer.

We believe our technical expertise and experience in European cooperation could complement PLOIGOS’ proposed activities, particularly in developing sustainability assessment methodologies, testing circular solutions and supporting their adoption by agri-food SMEs.

We would be pleased to explore potential synergies and discuss the possibility of joining a consortium as a technical project partner, without assuming the lead partner role.

If you are currently developing the project concept or identifying potential consortium partners, we would be interested in learning more and discussing opportunities for collaboration.

Kind regards,

Jose Luque
jluque@fundaciontecnova.com
Fundación TECNOVA
Agri-food Technology Centre – Almería, Spain
http://www.fundaciontecnova.com

[Monica Luxa]

Dear Vasiliki,
We would like to express our intrest to join your organisation in applying as partner for a project aimed at design a sustainable agri-food support model. Please let introduce us.
The Chamber of Commerce of Cosenza (CC_CS) is a public body under Italian law representing the business system of the province of Cosenza, one of the largest and most diverse territories in the Mediterranean. The Chamber therefore has direct access to more than 100,000 registered companies active in the manufacturing, agri-food, construction, services, crafts and tourism sectors.
The Chamber has institutional functions of representation, promotion and development of the local economy, and manages business support services, facilitated finance instruments, and innovation, internationalisation and green transition projects. It works in close synergy with national and regional institutions and with national and European chamber networks, including the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), of which it is a partner through Promos Italia, the National Agency for the Internationalisation of Italian SMEs. We collaborate with the Municipality of Cosenza, the Calabria Region, universities (University of Calabria, “San Raffaele” Telematic University), research centres, Italian chambers of commerce, the Italian Association of Chambers of Commerce, major SME support bodies, national and international networks, European partners and business associations: a key requirement for the territorial anchoring called for by the call’s guiding theme, “Advancing territorial resilience”, and for the integration of results into local policies and strategies.
2. Interest in the call
The Chamber of Commerce of Cosenza intends to participate mainly as a partner in the Thematic Test projects to be submitted under Call 8 of the Interreg Euro-MED Programme, and will also consider taking on the role of Lead Partner, should suitable partnership conditions and thematic alignment arise.
We are particularly interested in the following missions and specific objectives (SO):
Mission “Strengthening an Innovative Sustainable Economy” – developing and strengthening research and innovation capacities and the adoption of advanced technologies;
Mission “Promoting Green Living Areas” – transition towards a circular and resource-efficient economy;
Mission “Protecting, Restoring and Valorising the Natural Environment and Heritage” – protecting and conserving nature, biodiversity and green infrastructure, including in urban areas, and reducing all forms of pollution.
3. Our added value
Technical expertise on the call’s themes
– support for the adoption of advanced and digital technologies in SMEs, innovation transfer from the research system to the productive system, and assistance with product/process innovation and internationalisation;
– circular economy and resource efficiency in production chains (waste, by-products, industrial symbiosis), technical assistance to companies for audits and transition pathways, awareness-raising and training;
– valorisation of the territory’s natural heritage (national parks and protected areas, coastlines, inland areas), pollution mitigation, urban green infrastructure, and networking with the managing bodies of protected areas and municipalities.
An ideal test territory
The province of Cosenza offers territorial contexts highly suited to the pilot projects required by Call 8: inland and mountain areas in need of resilience policies, valuable natural sites (Pollino National Park, Sila National Park, marine protected areas), medium-sized urban areas, a high-quality manufacturing and food-and-wine fabric, and typical Mediterranean challenges (climate change, hydrogeological instability, depopulation, seasonal tourism pressure).
Experience in transnational cooperation and in managing international and European Commission projects. A dedicated unit for the design and administration of EU funds, experience in communication and dissemination, event organisation, transferability and capitalisation of results; the capacity to coordinate multi-stakeholder working groups and to manage pilot activities in-house or through Promos Italia, of which the Chamber is a founding member.
4. Our contribution as a Partner
The Chamber of Commerce of Cosenza can guarantee:
pilots and field testing with companies and stakeholders in the Calabrian territory;
needs analysis and initial stakeholder engagement (preparatory activities);
dissemination, communication and SME involvement at national level and through the Enterprise Europe Network and the chamber networks;
transferability and follow-up of results into local policy instruments (chamber plans, memoranda of understanding, business services) and into regional strategies;
co-design and co-management: availability to contribute to drafting the application, also in the role of Lead Partner for projects consistent with the priorities indicated above.
Contacts
giuseppe.palopoli@cs.camcom.it clara.dambrosio@cs.camcom.it monica.luxa@promositalia.com
We look forward to hearing from you, best regards, Monica Luxa

[Anastasios Vasileiadis]

Dear PLOIGOS team,

We are the A.B. Institute of Entrepreneurship Development, based in Cyprus. Your concept is closely aligned with our work on circular economy practices and SME support in the agri-food sector.

We have sent you an email outlining our relevant experience and potential contribution to the project.

We would be happy to explore possible cooperation!

[CCI Nice Côte d’Azur]

Dear colleagues,

Greetings from Nice!
I am Cristina Lopez from the Nice Côte d’Azur Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCINCA) in France.

CCINCA supports the economic development of the Nice Côte d’Azur territory and works with thousands of companies across a broad range of sectors, including industry, energy, tourism, commerce, real estate, digital technologies, mobility, urban planning, and economic research. We also manage major port infrastructures and are actively engaged in biodiversity preservation and ecological transition initiatives.

We are pleased to join this forum and would be delighted to connect with potential partners and explore opportunities for future European cooperation.

CCINCA is interested in participating in projects under Call 8 and is open and ready to joining a consortium as a partner.

Please feel free to contact us:

📩 finpub.europe@cote-azur.cci.fr | cristina.lopez@cote-azur.cci.fr

[Etjona Hoxha]

Dear PLOIGOS Team,
We are reaching out on behalf of the Municipality of Delvina, Albania, to explore possible cooperation under Interreg Euro-MED Call 8, following your partnership announcement concerning a sustainable agri-food support model.
Delvina is situated in southern Albania, in a predominantly rural territory with agricultural landscapes and proximity to the coastal economy of Saranda. Its geographical position offers opportunities to strengthen agricultural production and local value chains while promoting environmentally sustainable practices and closer cooperation between producers, local authorities and markets.
The municipality is interested in approaches that combine agricultural development with improved environmental management, particularly in relation to water resources and the prevention of pollution from agricultural and agri-food activities.
We are therefore interested in the possibility of developing a pilot focused on reducing water pollution associated with agricultural production and processing, while promoting more sustainable resource-management practices.
The municipality could contribute by engaging local producers, identifying potential pilot activities, facilitating cooperation with relevant institutions and supporting the monitoring of environmental results.
We would be interested to learn whether your proposal includes practical water-pollution reduction measures and whether there is scope for an Albanian municipality to participate as a project beneficiary.
We would welcome the opportunity to exchange further information and explore a possible partnership.
Kind regards,
Etjona Hoxha
etjona.hoxha1@gmail.com
On behalf of the Municipality of Delvina

[Olga Pregl]

Dear PLOIGOS team,

I came across your partner-search post about developing a sustainable agri-food support model under the 8th Interreg Euro-MED Call, and I would like to express our interest in exploring potential cooperation.

Zadruga Dobrina is a Slovenian cooperative and social enterprise that strengthens sustainable local food systems and short supply chains. We bring together approximately 130 member farms and local producers, many of whom use organic or integrated farming methods, and connect them with consumers through a direct distribution model for local and seasonal food.

Your proposal to support small agri-food businesses and local producers in adopting more sustainable and circular practices is particularly relevant to our work.

We could contribute practical experience in cooperative organisation, producer engagement, local food distribution, and implementing sustainable food practices. We would also be interested in exploring how our network of producers could participate in pilot activities to test and demonstrate practical improvements.

We would welcome the opportunity to learn more about the current project concept, the consortium’s partnership needs and the potential role of Zadruga Dobrina as an operational partner.
Would you be available for a short online meeting to discuss possible synergies?

Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards,

Olga Pregl
Zadruga Dobrina z.o.o., social enterprise
Slovenia
olga.pregl@siol.net

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