Funding Opportunities

Join the AgriSphere Solutions international community

What is AgriSphere?

AgriSphere is an international project that brings together innovators, researchers, and institutions from Cyprus, Spain, and Japan to support the adoption of digital solutions in agriculture. Through training, mentoring, and funded cross-border piloting, it accelerates the sustainable digital transformation of the agri-food sector.

Who is this opportunity for?

The funding is open to companies and teams developing digital-agriculture solutions, including:

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Start-ups

Early-stage ventures scaling digital solutions for the agritech market.

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Tech Providers

Tech companies aligning hardware and software with farm-level realities.

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Researchers

Translating theoretical models into deployable digital tools.

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Farmers

Producers mastering new technologies for efficiency and yield.

How the Funding Works

Each selected company receives €10,000 per partner country visited, to pilot their technology abroad. A company can visit one partner country or both — for a maximum of €20,000 per company.

If you're based in
Spain
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Cyprus €10,000
Japan €10,000
If you're based in
Cyprus
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Spain €10,000
Japan €10,000
If you're based in
Japan
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Spain €10,000
Cyprus €10,000

Visit one partner country (€10,000) or both (€20,000) — it's up to the applicant and the proposal.

Participants who successfully complete the programme will be eligible to apply for dedicated funding to conduct business discovery and technology piloting activities in the consortium partner countries: Japan, Spain, and Cyprus.

€10,000 per partner country · up to €20,000 per company

The funding supports short-term international visits, building on the programme's training and mentoring phase. Selected participants will:

Eligibility Criteria

To access the pilot funding, participants must meet the following criteria.

01

Join the Network

Register as a member of the AgriSphere network. This is the entry point — all other criteria build on being an active participant in the community.

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02

Training Participation

Participants are required to complete a minimum of 4 AgriSphere training activities (e.g., webinars, workshops, or seminars).

  • •Delivered throughout 2026 in a flexible format — online (synchronous or asynchronous) and in-person.
  • •Completion is self-reported by participants.
  • •Not all training activities require homework or assignments.
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Program Readiness & Engagement

Participants are expected to demonstrate active engagement with the programme and readiness to progress. This includes self-documenting and submitting:

  • •A clear statement of interest in the programme and its objectives, and willingness to engage with local partners.
  • •Any interactions with mentors or relevant experts (consultations, feedback sessions, guidance received).
  • •Understanding of target country(s) context (regulations, agricultural challenges).
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Proposal of Activities

Participants are required to submit a proposal outlining the activities they intend to implement within the AgriSphere Solutions programme. The proposal should include:

  • •A clear description of the proposed activities and how they align with the programme's objectives.
  • •Implementation details (location, duration, frequency, format — such as pilot testing).
  • •Identification of stakeholders or partners (local collaborators, pilot sites).
  • •A detailed budget outlining the expected costs.
  • •A short overview of previous funding received (if applicable).
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Alignment with Project Partners

Where proposals are of comparable quality and feasibility, additional consideration will be given to the degree of alignment with the AgriSphere programme and its project partners.

  • •Relevance of the proposed activities to partners' expertise, priorities, and areas of interest.
  • •Potential for meaningful, long-term collaboration.

Note

Active participation in at least 4 training sessions is required to be considered for AgriSphere funding opportunities. Participation in additional sessions is encouraged and will strengthen the application.

Only applicants who meet the training requirement and are developing solutions related to digital transformation and robotics in sustainable agriculture will be eligible for funding.

Eligible Costs

The funding (€10,000 per partner country, up to €20,000 per company) is intended to cover expenses associated with short-term international visits and pilot activities in partner countries. The precise list of eligible expenses will be set by the programme, in line with consortium regulations.

Broadly, the funding is expected to support activities tied to:

Full eligibility rules and documentation requirements will be communicated to selected participants.

Pathway

From joining the network to piloting your solution abroad.

Open Call to Join our Network
(10.2025 - 03.2028)
10.2025
03.2028
Participate in the full training programme and networking events (01.2026 - 12.2026)
Apply for funding to pilot your technology (12.2026)
01.2026
12.2026
Pilot your technologies in Cyprus, Spain and Japan (01.2027 - 12.2027)
Attend our final event and demonstrate your solution (02.2028)
01.2027
12.2027
02.2028

A unique pathway — from training, to mentoring, to funded piloting abroad — designed to help participants de-risk their innovations and accelerate their journey to market.

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External Funding

The consortium will use this space to share relevant external funding calls and opportunities from the EU and other countries. Each opportunity will be accompanied by a direct link and a short description, helping participants easily identify potential sources of support for their research, business discovery, or technology piloting activities.

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