AgroSTEAM: Innovation and talent against climate change

Climate change is transforming the Agroecosystem of Asturias, forcing a rethinking of production and resource management systems. Factors such as water availability, the viability of certain species or the lack of generational replacement make a change of model necessary. For companies in the agri-food sector, this is both a challenge and a great opportunity to innovate, differentiate and grow.

AgroSTEAM: Innovation for the agri-food sector

AgroSTEAM against Climate Change is born as a comprehensive strategy that promotes the incorporation of advanced technologies in Asturian agriculture, favoring the modernization of the sector and strengthening its contribution to the regional GDP.

The project involves businesses, entrepreneurs and young professionals from the rural environment with the aim of:

• Favoring the adoption of technological solutions that improve efficiency and resilience in the face of climate change.
• Promote the consolidation of sustainable and competitive agrifood businesses.
• Enhance regional food sovereignty and generate new market opportunities.

Opportunities for companies

Participating in AgroSTEAM enables organizations to:

• Access applied innovation to adapt their production processes to climate challenges.
• Collaborate in co-creation ecosystems, where experiences are shared and joint solutions with real impact are developed.
• Connect with young and qualified talent, reinforcing the attractiveness of the sector as a space for employment and innovation.
• Positioning itself as a benchmark in sustainability, contributing to the economic and social development of the rural environment.

Main actions of the project

• Co-creation sessions: Collaborative spaces to identify needs and generate innovative solutions.
• AgroSTEAM PRO: Innovation tours aimed at professionals in the sector, focusing on technologies and practices to mitigate climate impact.
• AgroSTEAM Explorers: Actions to raise awareness and attract scientific-technological vocations among students and young people.
• Community generation:Creation of an active network of companies, professionals and young talent to share resources, experiences and opportunities.
• Dissemination actions: Promotion of the impact of the project and of the participating companies as agents of change in the sector.

AgroSTEAM is an opportunity for your company to lead the transition to a more innovative, sustainable and competitive agri-food sector, guaranteeing the future of the Asturian countryside and opening new business opportunities.