INNO4CFIs
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- Sep 3, 2023
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Updated: 5 days ago
Nature-based business model and emerging innovations to enhance carbon farming initiatives (CFIs) while preserving biodiversity, water security and soil health
Duration: 1 September 2023-31 August 2026
Funding programme: ERDF Interregional Innovation Investments (I3) Instrument
(I3-2021-INV1-GREEN)
Project budget: € 9.384.445,66
SEL NTUA budget: € 678.150,36
Coordinator: FONDAZIONE E. AMALDI
SEL NTUA role: WP2 “WEFE Nexus and stakeholder analysis” leader, Greek LH administrator
Project website: inno4cfis.eu
INNO4CFIs in brief
The INNO4CFIs project aims to enhance carbon farming initiatives through nature-based business models and emerging innovations while preserving biodiversity, water security and soil health. It promotes reforestation and sustainable land management (agroforestry) to maximize carbon sequestration and environmental benefits. The project supports the adoption of innovative carbon farming technologies by SMEs through an Interregional Market Uptake Hub, facilitating their market integration and connection with European energy communities.
Using the WEFE Nexus methodology, it ensures a balanced approach to water, energy, food, and environmental sustainability. Advanced AI, satellite observation, and blockchain technologies are integrated to improve monitoring, verification, and transparency. By fostering collaboration among stakeholders, the project’s goal is to strengthen regional innovation ecosystems.
Project demonstration sites
Greece, Agios Georgios-Mandra, Attica
Italy, Montrieri & Folonica, Tuscany
Spain, Castrillo de la Guareña, Castile and León
Balgium, Hensies, Wallonia
SEL's expertise in action
SEL NTUA leads WP2, focusing on the WEFE Nexus and stakeholder analysis to assess carbon farming needs and develop a self-assessment tool for SMEs. It is also responsible for implementing and monitoring the Greek Living Hub in Agios Georgios-Mandra, Attica, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
