Posted on February 3, 2025

The EXCEL4MED Annual Meeting in Montpellier gathered partners from Greece, Malta, and France to review project progress, exchange insights, and reinforce collaboration towards a more sustainable and innovative Mediterranean fruit supply chain.

The first day, hosted by CIHEAM Montpellier, was packed with discussions, presentations, and strategic planning sessions (plus tons of coffee, pain au chocolat, croissants, and laughter)! Here is what happened:

🟢 Morning Sessions | Setting the Stage

The day began with a warm welcome and introduction by CIHEAM Montpellier, followed by a comprehensive review of the project's progress. Each Work Package leader presented key milestones and outlined future directions.

🟢 Afternoon Sessions | Showcasing Deliverables

The second half of the day focused on recently completed deliverables, highlighting major research findings and practical applications:

📄 Deliverable D1.5 – Data Management Plan III (National and Kapodistrian University of Athens).
📄 Deliverable D2.3 – Co-Creation Workshop with Relevant Stakeholders to Fill in the Business Model Canvas (Smart Agro Hub).
📄 Deliverable D2.4 – Living Labs Report on the Effectiveness of Current Business Models, Governance, and Innovation (Malta Enterprise, CIHEAM Montpellier).

🟢 Interactive Q&A Session

A dynamic discussion allowed partners to share perspectives and address key project challenges.

🟢 Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead

The day concluded with closing remarks, reflecting on progress made and paving the way for deeper discussions on Day 2.

Stay tuned for more updates!

To learn more about the EXCEL4MED project: https://excel4med.eu/