Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD
Fraunhofer Institute for Computer Graphics Research IGD

Fraunhofer AgriAI-Club

Fraunhofer AgriAI-Club

An innovation platform for the future of agriculture

Vision: Promoting sustainability and efficiency through technological innovations
The Fraunhofer AgriAI-Club brings together stakeholders from research, agriculture, business, and politics to address their demands and collaboration opportunities. The goal is to promote innovative technologies for sustainable and efficient agriculture. As a central hub for technological innovation, Fraunhofer connects start-ups, SMEs, and the industry to jointly tackle the challenges of modern agriculture.

Mission: Creating synergies for the agricultural sector
With a focus on crop production, livestock farming, and wetlands, the club drives the digitalization and automation of agriculture forward. Mecklenburg-Vorpommern offers ideal conditions as a hotspot for AgriTech innovations and start-ups.

Three Pillars of Success: Technology Center, Idea Processes, and Infrastructure
Fraunhofer AgriAI is based on three pillars that serve as the foundation for innovations in the agricultural sector:

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Our objectives in the Fraunhofer AgriAI-Club:

  1. Joint research and development

    • Development of practical solutions
    • Promotion of sustainable approaches through intensive collaboration with partners
    • Shared use of funding structures

2. Creation of intellectual property (IP)

  • Development of new technologies and patents through collaborative research

3. Expansion of deep-tech development topics

  • Identification of new application areas for digitalization and automation

4. Positioning as a digital enabler

  • Strengthening the role of companies with digital use cases

5. Establishment of new companies

  • Promotion of start-ups and new business locations in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern through targeted programs