PRIMA European funding program – call: Agri-food Value Chain.“Empowering Mediterranean Food Value Chains through Context-Aware Digital Traceability”
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Deadline: Apr 20, 2026
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Summary

TOPIC 2.3.1 – 2026 (RIA) Agri-food Value Chain. “Empowering Mediterranean Food Value Chains through Context-Aware Digital Traceability” SUBMISSION DEADLINE STAGE 1: 15.05.2026 (13:00h Central European Time (CET). Only 10 pages document for the 1st stage. Expected contribution per project: at least 1M € Topic focused on the development of advanced digital traceability systems, adapted to the Mediterranean context, to improve: authenticity, sustainability, market access especially for small producers.

Description

Scope

Structural Problem

• Fragmented production

• Low certification capacity

• High compliance costs

• Low digitalization



What solutions are they looking for?

Systems:

• modular

• non-destructive

• affordable

• adapted to the context

Final objective:

• Consumer trust

• Value retention

• Market access



Activities (minimum 2)

• Value chain mapping

• Digital traceability pilots (QR codes, ledgers, AI…)

• Decision-making tools (DSS)

• Training and adoption

• Multi-stakeholder dialogue



Technology alone is not enough → they need ecosystem + governance + real adoption.



Expected Outcomes

• Improved traceability and transparency

• Better market access

• Practical and tailored digital solutions

• Capacity building (cooperatives, institutions)

• Increased consumer confidence

• Reduced fraud



Clear opportunities for:



• AI + data + sensors

• Lightweight digital twins (agriculture)

• DSS platforms

• Agricultural data spaces



Should you have any questions, feel free to contact Mar Coromina (mcoromina@secartys.org | 623 35 59 80)

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