Study visit - Zagreb, March 17 - 19, 2026

From March 17 to 19, 2026, as part of Activity A3.2, led by Občina BELTINCI (PP11), the first study visit for external experts and partners was organized in Zagreb. The visit was organized by Optimizacija d.o.o. Invento Capital Partners (PP8), in collaboration with the project lead RIT Croatia (LP1).

The first and third days were dedicated to lectures and workshops held at the RIT Croatia campus, while the second day included a visit to the Zrno organic farm, Bio-zrno d.o.o. located east of Zagreb. Participants attended from Croatia (LP1, PP8), Montenegro (PP7), Slovenia (PP10, PP11), and Romania (PP2).

The purpose of the study visit was to share experiences and successful practices, providing inspiration and new insights in the field of sustainable agriculture. Knowledge exchange in the areas of smart farming, technology, and business is essential for accelerating innovation and improving decision-making among stakeholders. By learning from real-life cases and practical applications, participants can better understand how to implement modern solutions in their own contexts. Such collaboration also strengthens networks and fosters long-term partnerships that are crucial for sustainable sector development.

The following presentations were delivered:
🔵 DINAMIC DANUBE – Overview
🟢 Farmeraj d.o.o. – Food Distribution Model
⚪ VeeMee – Traceability & Food Waste Reduction
🔵 Makabi Agritech – Smart Agritech Solutions
🟢 WAS2GROW – Transforming Bio-Waste into Innovative Hydroponic Solutions
⚪ Ivana Žorž Moje Malo Zlato – Gluten-Free Baked Goods Production & Tasting
🔵 Edudom – Fruits and Vegetables Distribution
🟢 EIT Food – Europe’s Food Innovation Community

Participants and presenters were highly engaged in discussions, asking numerous questions and sharing experiences, stories, and anecdotes. A very positive and collaborative atmosphere was created throughout the visit, clearly demonstrating how much we can learn from one another and develop together. It was especially encouraging to see participants exchanging contacts and discussing future collaboration opportunities.

A big thank you to all organizers, presenters, and participants. More to come!