What is Innovation Network?
Innovation is an important priority of the CAP (Common Agricultural Policy), and one of the objectives of the CAP strategic plan is – effective cooperation between producers, processors, advisors and researchers, ensuring up-to-date research development and knowledge transfer.
In particular, three actions contribute to this goal:
- Knowledge Transfer
- Advisory Services
- Cooperation
The objective of the “Cooperation” measure in the CAP strategic plan is to encourage enterprises to enhance research and development and implement technological and economic innovation. Current measure provides support for projects applying funding to solutions that meet the practical needs of a single entrepreneur, as well as for innovation activities that connect several actors, such as innovation clusters.
Estonia is a part of the Common European Research Area, and as such, international research holds a high priority. Within the framework of the Cooperation measure, participation in European Innovation Partnership is supported to enhance the more rapid and widespread practical application of innovative solutions by means of international cooperation.
Network to innovate: How far can Innovation go?
The online webinar, "Network to innovate: How far can Innovation go?” will take place on 13 of October 2026. This time, you will have the opportunity to discover how successful EIP-AGRI Operational Group results can go beyond the original project and reach wider audiences, regions, and users.
Network to innovate: New Innovative Technologies in Forestry
The online webinar “New Innovative Technologies in Forestry” took place on 8 September 2026 and showcased precision forestry and digital tools, an innovative exoskeleton for forestry work, remote sensing technologies for forest management, and new opportunities for research and innovation through the European Forest Partnership (FOREST).
Network to innovate: Roots of Change - Young Women Transforming Agriculture
The online webinar, "Roots of Change - Young Women Transforming Agriculture” took place on 12 of May 2026.
Network to innovate: Beyond Farming - Creative Rural Businesses
The online webinar, "Beyond Farming - Creative Rural Businesses” took place on 14 April 2026.
Network to Innovate: Innovations and Opportunities in the Mushroom Sector
The online webinar, "Innovations and Opportunities in the Mushroom Sector” took place on 10 March 2026.
Network to Innovate: Farm management system "Mans Lauks"
The online workshop, "Farm management system - Mans Lauks” took place on January 27, 2026.
WoW: Overcoming Barriers to Innovation on Small and Medium Farms
On November 19, 2025, the WoW workshop “ISS in Action: Overcoming Barriers to Innovation on Small and Medium Farms” took place online.
Network to Innovate: Rural Readiness – How Communities can be Prepared and Resilient
The online workshop, "Rural Readiness – How Communities can be Prepared and Resilient” took place on October 28, 2025.
Network to innovate: Nordic-Baltic EIP-AGRI Brokerage & Networking Event
The Brokerage & Networking Event took place on 24–25 September 2025 in Tartu, Estonia.
Network to innovate: Info and Brokerage Event for Transnational EIP-AGRI Operational Groups
The online workshop will take place on August 25, 2025.
Network to Innovate: From Field to Fork - Exploring Estonia’s Open Farm Day
The online workshop, "From Field to Fork - Exploring Estonia’s Open Farm Day” will take place on June 10th, 2025.
Network to Innovate: AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space
The online workshop, "AKIS in the Nordic-Baltic space” will take place on May 06th, 2025. It is organized by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Poland and Sweden.
Network to Innovate: Agroforestry
This time Network to innovate team joins forces with FOREST4EU and AF4EU Horizon Europe projects. The online workshop “Agroforestry” will take place on April 8, 2025.
Network to Innovate – Beyond EIP: Challenges and Opportunities
The online workshop "Beyond EIP: Challenges and Opportunities” will take place on March 18, 2025.
Network to Innovate: Demonstration Farms
The online workshop, "Demonstration Farms” will take place on November 26, 2024.
Network to Innovate: Innovation in Wine: Nordic-Baltic Perspectives
The online workshop, "Innovation in wine: Nordic-Baltic perspectives," will take place on October 22, 2024. It is organized by the Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Poland.
Network to Innovate: Towards Transnational Cooperation in EIP - What Does It Mean?
This online workshop will take place on September 17, 2024, and is organized by the Rural Networks from the Nordic-Baltic countries.
Network to Innovate: AgriVision – Advancing CAP Networks Training for More Efficient Innovation Projects and Improved Farmer Involvement and Participation
Target group: National and EU CAP Networks | Participation: by invitation only | Number of participants: 18
Network to Innovate – Innovations in Forestry
On the 18th of June 2024, Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Poland are organizing "Network to Innovate – Innovations in Forestry" online event.
Network to Innovate – Urban and Vertical Farming
On the 23th of April 2024, Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Poland are organizing "Network to Innovate – Urban and Vertical Farming”" online event.
Network to Innovate – AI in Agriculture
On the 12th of March 2024, Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Poland are organizing "Network to Innovate: AI in Agriculture" online event.
Network to Innovate – Soil Biodiversity
On the 20th of February 2024, Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia, and Poland are organizing "Network to Innovate: Soil Biodiversity" online event.
Network to Innovate – EIP Brokerage Event
On the 16th of January 2024, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland and Latvia organized an online event "Network to Innovate – EIP Brokerage".
Network to Innovate: Regenerative Agriculture
On the 12th of December 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland were organizing a workshop „Network to innovate: Regenerative Agriculture.“
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Network to Innovate: LEADER TNC projects supporting innovations and entrepreneurships
On the 14th of November 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland are organizing the workshop „Network to innovate: LEADER TNC projects supporting innovations.“
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Network to Innovate: Robotic Technologies in Agriculture
On the 31st of October 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland are organizing the workshop „Network to innovate: Robotic Technologies in Agriculture.“
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Network to Innovate: Save the Pollinators
On the 10th of October 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland are organizing the workshop "Network to innovate - Save the Pollinators." The workshops will give the opportunity to meet other actors in the field, exchange knowledge and possibly even form new partnerships.
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Network to Innovate – How does LEADER support Agriculture and Innovation!?
On the 16th of May 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland are organizing the workshop "Network to innovate – How does LEADER support agriculture and innovation!?" The subjects will be smart solutions in agriculture; digital beekeeping; Start Up innovations for rural areas and a kitchen incubator.
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Network to Innovate: Crop Biodiversity
On the 18th of April 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland are organizing the workshop „Network to innovate: Crop Biodiversity. The subjects will be biodiversity in Finnish arable land; growing einkorn wheat in Estonia and diversifying the use of wheat and rye; development of a new vegetable-edamame growing technology in organic production and launching innovative variety of perennial ryegrass colonized by the symbiotic endophytic fungi.
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Network to Innovate: New Generation Feeds
On the 21st of March 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland are organising the workshop „Network to innovate: New Generation Feeds.“ The subjects will be farm maggot for chicken; protein recovery from agricultural residues by using insects and creation of a new life cycle; rapeseed meal in pig nutrition; and valorization of sea buckthorn by-products as a feed supplements for livestock.
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Network to Innovate: Renewable Energy
On the 14th of February 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland are organizing the workshop „Network to innovate: Renewable Energy.“ The subjects will be Farmenergy – ural Energy Community; Metsamõisa farm/Pure water theme park off grid network experience; COME-RES project (Community Energy for the uptake of renewables in the electricity sector); and energy cooperative initiatives in North-Central Poland.
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Network to Innovate: Smart Farming
On the 17th of January 2023, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland, Latvia and Poland are organizing the workshop „Network to innovate: Smart Farming.“ The subjects will be Virtual Field; decision support system for diseases in winter wheat; map applications for better management of soil; and agrotechnology and Yield Systems.
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Network to Innovate: Innovative Solutions in Forestry
On the 1st of November 2022, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland and Latvia are organizing the workshop „Network to innovate: Innovative solutions in Forestry.“ The subjects will be the innovative procurement of the Finnish Forest Center; testing the sweet cherry propagation methods and selecting superior clones for plantation cultivation of sweet cherry for timber in climatic conditions of Latvia; and SWEETWOODS - Creating the future for wood industry.
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Network to Innovate: Animal Health and Welfare
On the 11th of October 2022, National Rural Networks of Estonia, Finland and Latvia are organizing the workshop "Network to innovate: Animal health and welfare“. The subjects will be developing biological and technical solutions for decreasing the abundance of blood-sucking insects around the grazing cattle; ClearFarm project - a platform to control animal welfare; and preservation of the genetic fund of local cows of Latvia and reproduction of individuals of other breeds suitable for local conditions using oocyte aspiration.
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Network to Innovate: Innovations in Strawberry Production
On the 13th of September 2022, National Rural Networks of Estonia and Finland are organizing the fifth workshop „Network to innovate: Innovations in strawberry production.“ The subjects will be strawberry growing technologies in high tunnels; irrigation options for strawberries; and strawberry picking robot.
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Network to Innovate: Farm Data and IT Solutions
On the 17th of May 2022, National Rural Networks of Estonia and Finland are organizing the fourth workshop "Network to innovate: Farm data and IT solutions." The subjects will be releasing the potential of ICT for sustainable milk and beef cattle value chains; FAIRshare –digital tools for farm advisors; and Digitomkku: Big Data test beds for wireless sensors in tomato and cucumber production.
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Network to Innovate: Waste Management and Circular Economy
On the 12th of April 2022, National Rural Networks of Estonia and Finland are organizing the third workshop "Network to innovate: Waste management and circular economy." The subjects will be Wood2Biogas; Integrated on-farm Aquaponics systems for co-production of fish, halophyte vegetables, bioactive compounds, and bioenergy; and research on possibilities of production of dietary fibers from apple and other local crops puree production leftovers and in vivo study on influence of obtained dietary fibers on human microbiome.
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Network to Innovate: Social Innovation
On the 15th of March 2022, National Rural Networks of Estonia and Finland are organizing the third workshop "Network to innovate: Waste management and circular economy." The subjects will be Vunki mano! - Social hackathon in Võru county; family care homes for older people in Lapland villages; and nursery for future innovators in Sweden.
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Network to Innovate: Plant Proteins and New Food Products
On the 15th of February 2022, National Rural Networks of Estonia and Finland are organizing the first workshop „Network to Innovate: Plant Proteins and New Food Products“ and it is the first out of a series of four workshops. The subjects will be Project FINEST and Nutritional value of plant-based meat products in Sweden; new food products from insects; and experimental development of new organic-food plant burgers with a variety of additives.
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Last updated: 11.09.2026
