CESAM continues its monitoring visits to projects funded through its cascade funding system. On this occasion, it visited Terra Viva Ibiza, where the OpenCeres project… Read More »CESAM carries out follow-up visit to the OpenCeres project in Ibiza
The CESAM project has actively participated in the international event CARB 2026 & AD’OCC Secondment Programme, held on 14 and 15 April in Toulouse (France),… Read More »The CESAM project participates in CARB 2026
GoZeroWaste, a partner SME of the European CESAM project, has presented Paasiot, an innovative IoT-based technological solution designed to facilitate the collection and return of… Read More »Paasiot, the IoT solution to promote reuse, is presented at Alimentaria Barcelona by GoZeroWaste, a partner company of the European CESAM project
Within the framework of the European project CESAM, the consortium has led an intensive agenda of activities in Barcelona on March 24 and 25, strengthening its role as a driver of innovation, sustainability, and interregional cooperation in the agri-food sector.
On March 24, CESAM organized a full day of activities including a workshop, a technical visit, and a strategic meeting among partners. The day began with the workshop ‘European calls and funding opportunities for SMEs’, held at Tech Barcelona, with the participation of more than 40 companies from the agri-food sector. This session helped bring European funding opportunities closer to SMEs, foster innovation in the agrifood sector, and facilitate the creation of synergies among participating companies. In addition, a networking activity was organized through a collaborative “offer and demand board”, where attending companies were able to share their services, needs, and collaboration proposals.
Subsequently, the project partners visited Eurecat, the Technology Centre of Catalonia, where several projects and success stories in agri-food innovation were presented. The session focused on sustainability, technological transformation, and the growing role of artificial intelligence, as well as on the main challenges and future opportunities in the sector.
The activities on March 24 concluded with the CESAM project steering committee meeting, with the participation of key institutional partners, including the Euroregion Pyrenees Mediterranean, ACCIÓ, Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation and AD’OCC, as well as the SME partners of the project: Terracor, Asclepios Tech, Derypol, NewTimes and Go Zero Waste. This meeting served to strengthen strategic coordination and cooperation among participating regions, as well as to review progress and prepare for the achievement of project objectives ahead of its completion in summer 2026.
On March 25, CESAM continued its activities within the framework of Alimentaria 2026, the leading international trade fair for food, beverages and food service, with more than 3,000 exhibitors, consolidated as one of the main meeting points for the sector at international level. All activities took place at the ACCIÓ stand.
In this context, CESAM promoted the Open Innovation Challenges, with more than 80 B2B meetings scheduled between corporations and technology solution providers. These meetings focused on key challenges such as water recycling, sustainable packaging, by-product valorisation, and waste reduction, which are core priorities of the project.
In addition, a presentation of the CESAM project was delivered by the Director of the Euroregion, Xavier Bernard-Sans, followed by a networking and pitch session with companies benefiting from the cascade funding programme, aimed at showcasing innovative solutions and generating new collaboration opportunities.
On Tuesday, 24 March 2026, from 09:00 to 11:00, ACCIÓ Barcelona – Pier 01 (Pl. de Pau Vila, 1) will host the workshop European Funding… Read More »Workshop: European Funding Opportunities for SMEs
The CESAM project carried out a secondment activity on October 2nd in ParcBit (Palma), aimed at fostering exchanges between staff from partner institutions and study… Read More »Interregional CESAM secondment drives innovation and circularity
Project Name: Study to evaluate the effectiveness of modifying the cleaning and disinfection protocol for water storage tanks intended for consumption and improve sanitary protocols in the context of a water crisis
Acronym: EcoAljibe
Participating Company: ATA Ecotecnología e Higiene del Agua
Funding Program: CESAM Cascade Funding – Open Innovation Projects
As global water scarcity intensifies, EcoAljibe is addressing a critical yet often overlooked issue: the cleaning and disinfection of water storage tanks for human consumption. Led by ATA Ecotecnología, the project proposes a breakthrough: using the tank’s own stored water for hyperchlorination, eliminating the need for pre-drainage and reducing wastewater, energy use, and chemical inputs—all without compromising sanitary standards.
EcoAljibe’s main objectives include:
Testing a modified protocol that reuses water during sanitation.
Ensuring regulatory compliance and sanitary safety under real-world conditions.
Demonstrating reduced resource consumption and operational costs.
Generating results that can inform national water hygiene protocols.
Supporting more sustainable, circular approaches in water system management.
The project spans multiple regions of Spain, incorporating diverse climates, water qualities, and operational settings. This interregional testing strengthens the reliability and scalability of the protocol. By tailoring the approach to real-life conditions, EcoAljibe creates a practical roadmap for nationwide implementation and uniform improvements in hygiene practices.
ATA Ecotecnología’s contribution goes beyond innovation—it is rooted in a strong commitment to circularity and environmental responsibility. As part of the NexBiolinea Group, the company maintains a dedicated sustainability department, measures its carbon footprint, and helps clients integrate circular solutions. EcoAljibe reflects this ethos: a science-driven initiative designed to deliver measurable environmental benefits in response to a pressing societal challenge.
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Project Name: Smart Sensing for Sustainable Food Supply Chain
Acronym: FoodSensing4CE
Participating Companies: ColorSensing, Inox Ferro Sanchez (IFS)
Funding Program: CESAM Cascade Funding – Open Innovation Projects & Challenges
FoodSensing4CE is set to revolutionize how the food industry monitors quality and reduces waste. Led by ColorSensing and Inox Ferro Sanchez, the project scales up a smart packaging solution that leverages AI-powered colour analysis to enable continuous, non-invasive monitoring of food products. Integrated into industrial inspection machines, this technology ensures real-time quality control across packaging lines, enhancing food safety, transparency, and sustainability.
The project has four main goals:
Demonstrate a fully integrated inspection system in an operational setting.
Enable real-time food quality checks to improve traceability and minimize food waste.
Boost compliance with food safety regulations, reducing product recalls.
Scale the smart QR-based monitoring system to promote widespread industrial adoption.
FoodSensing4CE thrives on interregional collaboration, involving stakeholders from Spain, Belgium, and Denmark. Pilot tests across Galicia, Barcelona, and Valencia ensure local validation and cross-border knowledge transfer. The technology’s scalability has drawn interest from major international players such as Walmart (USA), Lidl (Germany), and SIGMA (Mexico)—highlighting Europe’s leadership in smart packaging innovation.
The project makes a strong contribution to the circular economy. By replacing static expiration dates with dynamic quality indicators, it extends product shelf life and reduces unnecessary waste. The low-cost, eco-friendly labels provide ongoing monitoring without destroying the product—supporting responsible consumption and a reduction in CO₂ emissions. Ultimately, FoodSensing4CE aligns closely with global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), offering a smarter, greener future for the food supply chain.
Read More »FoodSensing4CE: Scaling Smart Packaging for a Safer, Greener Food Supply Chain
The CESAM project hosted its second webinar, “Sustainable Solutions for Circular Food Systems,” organised by ACCIÓ. The session brought together public institutions, innovative SMEs and… Read More »CESAM Webinar showcases innovative solutions for sustainable and circular food systems
Project Name: Sustainable & efficient viticulture: reducing inputs and waste with a user-friendly variable rate application technology
Acronym: DRIVE – Disruptive research and innovation for viticulture efficiency
Participating Companies: TALPTECH, S.L. & BODEGAS RIBAS
Funding Program: CESAM Cascade Funding – Open Innovation Projects
The DRIVE project equips Bodegas Ribas’ tractor in Mallorca with Talptech’s advanced kit, designed to optimize pesticide and fertilizer use through real-time vigor mapping and AI-based crop load assessment. This tailored, data-driven technology enables precise spray volume adjustment, aiming to reduce agrochemical inputs while maintaining vineyard health and quality.
Project Goals:
Cut pesticide and fertilizer use without compromising disease control.
Provide detailed operational data via vigor and spray deposition maps.
Quantify environmental benefits, including CO2 savings from reduced chemical use.
Interregional Collaboration & Impact:
Talptech targets pest management challenges in Mallorca’s vineyards, developing precision agriculture tools suited for small- and medium-sized farms. The tested solutions have wider Mediterranean relevance and scalability potential for vineyards facing similar issues across Europe, fostering cross-region innovation.
Circularity at the Core:
TALPTECH’s mission is to promote accessible circular agriculture by offering simple, affordable precision tools. Their kit fits any tractor and sprayer, automatically adjusting inputs based on vine vigor and crop load. This minimizes pesticide use and environmental footprint while improving fruit quality and sustainability.
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