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GEORGIA kick-off

GEORGIA kick-off

SYNELIXIS To Lead Flagship European Project in Agriculture. The Kick-Off Meeting of the GEORGIA EU Project took place on February 19-20, 2025, in Athens, Greece. This two-day event marked the launch of an ambitious initiative aimed at strengthening Europe’s agricultural resilience to drought through sustainable irrigation solutions and cutting-edge water management technologies. The GEORGIA project (Green dEal cOmpliant iRriGation Increasing Europe’s Agriculture resilience to drought) is a groundbreaking effort under the Horizon Europe Programme, bringing together 16 partners from 9 European countries. The project is set to establish new benchmarks for water efficiency in European agriculture, fostering a climate-resilient and resource-efficient future.

 

Driving Innovation in Irrigation 

Led by Synelixis, a pioneer in smart agriculture solutions, GEORGIA focuses on developing and deploying advanced irrigation technologies and AI-driven decision support systems to optimize water use and enhance agricultural sustainability. Aligned with Europe’s Green Deal objectives, the project promotes an environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically viable agricultural transformation. By integrating AI-powered digital tools and alternative water sources, GEORGIA revolutionizes water management and irrigation practices. Its holistic approach enhances farmer competitiveness and fair income opportunities, ensuring a sustainable and productive agricultural sector.

Real-World Implementation Across Europe 

GEORGIA will develop and deploy state-of-the-art irrigation technologies, which will be validated across seven pilot sites in six countries (Greece, Cyprus, Bulgaria, Serbia, Austria, and Poland).
As part of the project activities, Synelixis’ SynField© will play a pivotal role, showcasing its technological superiority and functional flexibility. SynField© is a comprehensive smart agriculture solution, featuring a state-of-the-art product family that integrates precision irrigation, real-time monitoring, and data-driven decision-making, ensuring optimal efficiency and sustainability in agricultural operations.

GEORGIA’s seven pilot sites in six countries.

A Roadmap for Success

During the Kick-Off Meeting, project partners defined the strategic roadmap and outlined key next steps to ensure the successful implementation of GEORGIA over the next 36 months. With a clear vision and innovative technologies, GEORGIA is poised to lead the digital and environmental transformation of irrigation practices across Europe. For more details about the project, visit the official GEORGIA website here. You can also download the project brochure here.