AGROSTRATEG – €500M for innovation in agriculture
A new strategic program supporting innovation in the agricultural sector.
AGROSTRATEG – basic information
The AGROSTRATEG program focuses on four priority areas of research and innovation in agriculture – see what topics each area covers.
Four priority research and innovation areas
See what research topics are included in each area (T1–T4).
Sustainable crop production and improving soil fertility (T1)
- Improving soil quality (liming, increasing humus content, biogenic elements and micronutrients) and sustainable soil management
- Improving crop quality (including for organic farming)
- Actions aimed at significantly reducing the use of synthetic fertilizers and plant protection products
- Development of new, more effective controlled-release fertilizer formulations
- Optimizing the production of high-protein crops
- Valorization of bio-waste through its use
- Increasing the yield potential of crops
- Rational use of natural resources
- Improving the safety of plant-derived raw materials
- Development and improvement of breeding and production techniques that take into account the microbial biodiversity of soils and plants
Sustainable animal production (T2)
- Implementation of modern methods of integrated livestock health management
- Optimizing environmental and nutritional conditions
- Developing technologies and procedures to reduce losses and waste of animal-derived raw materials at every stage of the production chain
- Improving the microbiological and physicochemical safety of feed and animal-derived raw materials
- Proposing solutions and actions to support animal welfare and the bioethics of animal production
- Improving the microbiological and physicochemical safety of organic fertilizers of animal origin
Digital agriculture (T3)
- Real-time farm management software
- Precision planting, sowing and irrigation
- Remote sensing and geolocation
- Intelligent application of fertilizers and plant protection products
- Precision livestock production
- Autonomous field robots and Agriculture 4.0
- Advanced irrigation methods
- Chemical product management and emission reduction
- Soil and water monitoring
- Integrated Big Data and AI platforms
- Data systems and interoperability
- Traceability and the value chain
Innovative agricultural techniques (T4)
- Development of soilless crop cultivation systems
- Development of plant breeding technologies in controlled-climate environments
- Optimizing drainage and irrigation systems
- Use of renewable energy in agriculture through RES installations (agrivoltaics, biogas plants and wind turbines in agricultural systems)
AGROSTRATEG – who is it for?
The AGROSTRATEG program is addressed to research organizations and universities, companies from the agri-food sector, and scientific-industrial consortia combining science and business competencies in joint R&D projects. Farmers and industry organizations may also participate as end users and direct beneficiaries, ensuring solutions meet real market needs and are ready for implementation.
AGROSTRATEG – funding level and support
Financial support under the program is granted from NCBR targeted grants. The funding intensity depends on the applicant category and the type of R&D work performed (e.g. industrial research or development work).
How can we help with an Agrostrateg project?
At Agri Solutions (FarmPortal & FarmCloud) we can support AGROSTRATEG projects in four areas:
1. Defining the research agenda and submitting the project
We help define the research agenda, the scope of R&D work, work packages, milestones, project indicators and Technology Readiness Levels (TRL), and develop an implementation and commercialization plan aligned with NCBR requirements and the realities of the agri-food sector.
2. Developing R&D topics in Agriculture 4.0 and digital technologies
We bring R&D expertise in AI/ML, computer vision and image processing, remote sensing, geolocation (GNSS/RTK), Big Data analytics, predictive and scoring models, digital twins, decision support systems, data interoperability and IoT integration (LoRaWAN, MQTT, edge computing, ISOBUS/ISO-XML, CAN-BUS).
3. Subcontracting (R&D and implementations)
We can act as a subcontractor delivering specific R&D and implementation tasks — we have extensive experience in agricultural R&D projects and in building and testing solutions ready for piloting and scaling.
4. Consortium partner
We can participate in a consortium as a technology partner, responsible for data architecture, system integration, AI components, the digital part of the project, and preparing a technology demonstrator and commercialization path based on FarmPortal and FarmCloud.
Our experience in agricultural R&D projects
We have proven experience in delivering R&D projects for the agri-food sector co-financed by NCBR and regional and European funds. Our work focuses on digital agriculture, Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0, data analytics, AI, remote sensing, interoperability of systems, and IoT and agricultural machinery integration. Projects included both industrial research and development work completed with pilots and real-world implementations, with strong emphasis on commercialization, scalability, and practical agricultural use.
Experience in R&D projects
Examples of R&D projects delivered by Agri Solutions, similar to Agrostrateg and funded by NCBR.
| Project name | Scope of work | Project value |
|---|---|---|
| FoodPass – food traceability passport (NCBR) | AI/ML, data modelling, expert system, domain ontology, IoT and machinery integration, traceability. | ~ 5 000 000 zł |
| A new tomato variety + cultivation technology (NCBR, consortium: Agros Nova + Plantico) | AI/ML + mechanistic models, remote sensing (NDVI/LAI/FAPAR/FCOVER), computer vision, IoT, yield estimation, optimisation of fertilisation and irrigation. | 38 337 327,31 zł |
| Polish food passport (KOWR) | Data modelling, application development, FarmPortal/FarmCloud in process support, integrations with registers and institutions. | 16 800 000 zł |
| Owl Sentry – rodent detection system (NCBR) | Deep Learning, visual recognition, edge AI, IoT sensors, event analytics and alerts. | 7 510 263,63 zł |
| SAiND – cattle welfare monitoring system (NCBR) | AI/ML, disease detection algorithms, edge AI, IoT sensors, event analytics and alerts. | 3 200 000 zł |
Contact: if you are building an AGROSTRATEG consortium and want to strengthen the digital part (AI, IoT, remote sensing, interoperability, traceability) – get in touch with the Agri Solutions team.
FAQ – frequently asked questions
1. What is the AGROSTRATEG programme and what is its purpose?
AGROSTRATEG is NCBR’s strategic R&D programme focused on innovation in the agri-food sector – including precision agriculture, fertiliser reduction, soil monitoring, production digitisation, and strengthening the farm-to-fork value chain.
2. What thematic areas does AGROSTRATEG cover?
The programme covers four areas: sustainable crop production, animal production, digital agriculture (Agriculture 4.0), and innovative agricultural techniques, including remote sensing, geolocation, AI, Big Data and resource management.
3. Who is the AGROSTRATEG programme intended for?
The programme is aimed at research organisations, universities, agri-food sector companies and science–industry consortia, with the possibility of involving farmers and industry organisations as end users.
4. What is the level of support and co-financing?
Funding comes from an earmarked NCBR grant, and the level of support depends on the type of applicant and the type of work. Details are specified in the call documentation.
5. Which projects have the best chances?
Projects with high implementation potential (TRL 6–9) score best: AI, soil and water monitoring, data interoperability, traceability and digital production management.
6. Does Agri Solutions help with preparing the project?
Yes. We support the preparation of the R&D agenda, definition of work packages, TRLs, implementation and commercialisation plan, as well as the data architecture and the digital part of the project.
