EU FoodPact Project

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Erasmus+ KA2

Project Description

This project promotes sustainable transformation in the agri-food sector by providing SMEs with modular training, mentoring, and a digital diagnosis ecosystem focused on regenerative leadership and the green transition. The objective is to reduce the skills gap and support the adoption of eco-certification standards through collaborative "Community Food Education Hubs" across Europe.

Project Objectives

• Develop training programs for SME managers based on the SDGs and ISO standards to integrate sustainable business strategies in the agri-food sector.
• Create digital self-assessment tools to map the competencies of leaders and employees, identifying weaknesses and regenerative solutions.
• Implement workplace mentoring programs to equip employees with intrapreneurship skills aimed at making agri-food processes more sustainable.
• Support SMEs in their transition toward sustainability by facilitating access to official ecological certifications, both national and international.
• Position adult education centers as key drivers of change through strategic investment in upskilling and reskilling the agri-food workforce.
• Foster cooperation among businesses, educators, and policymakers to exchange knowledge and build a resilient, technology-based European supply chain.

Project Results

• A pan-European and multilingual training program to equip SME decision-makers with capabilities in regenerative leadership and SDG-oriented business transformation.
• An open-access digital Diagnosis Model that provides personalized sustainability assessments and guidance for both individuals and organizations.
• A comprehensive mentoring-based development program that includes digital resources, progress tracking, and professional sustainability skills portfolios.
• A certification readiness support scheme offering practical guidelines and peer learning to facilitate the adoption of official eco-certifications.
• A sustainability curriculum and support system for trainers, co-developed and available through Open Educational Resources (OER).
• An international network of "Community Food Education Hubs" designed to foster cross-sector collaboration and public-private cocreation spaces.

Project Partners