Current projects

FOEBE+ - Fostering Entrepreneurship for a sustainable and innovative BioEconomy

This project aims to equip master's and doctoral students in the field of bioeconomy with entrepreneurial skills for sustainability. It brings together seven leading European universities within the European Bioeconomy University (EBU) to develop innovative curricula. Key activities include student competitions, digital learning platforms and non-formal educational resources to promote entrepreneurial mindsets.

Duration: 1. September 2023 - 31. August 2026

Funder: The European Commission (Erasmus+)

Total Funding: 400.000 €

Contact Person: Lina Mayorga

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Erasmus I-RESTART – Empowering Skills and Innovation in Agri-Food and Veterinary Sectors

I-RESTART aims to strengthen the workforce in the agricultural, food and veterinary sectors through retraining and further education. The project supports the transition of employees from heavy industry and makes it easier for students to enter the labor market in the agricultural and food industry. Through the use of micro credits, the identification of skills gaps and the development of 10 occupational profiles and training materials, I-RESTART contributes to the achievement of the Green Deal.

Duration: 1. September 2022 - 31. August 2026

Funder: The European Commission (Erasmus)

Total Funding: 3.840.255 €

Contact Person: Juliane Stoye

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Really Hempful! Platform

This project focuses on the creation of teaching materials for vocational schools about the hemp value chain and networks. As part of the project, two vocational schools will integrate the teaching materials (handbook, podcasts and curriculum) into the classroom. In the end, the students will develop business models that will be presented to a broader European public.

Duration: 1. December 2023 - 30. November 2025

Funder: The European Commission (Erasmus+)

Total Funding: 400.000 €

Contact Person: Lina Mayorga

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BallanceID - Fibre-enriched textured vegetable meal components (TMC) – Integrative design approach for the development and use of innovative products based on bioeconomic sustainability criteria

Particularly in communal catering for vulnerable groups such as the elderly or the sick, for example in care catering, a healthy diet and therefore a high fibre intake with consistently high sensory quality is crucial. Our solution is innovative "Textured Meal Components" (TMCs), which are developed as wholesome, plantbased and fibre-enriched menu components.

Duration: 15. November 2025 - 14. May 2028

Funder: The Federal Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (BMLEH)

Total founding: 2.096.455,03 €

Contact: Philipp Scheurich

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Path2Dea - Paving the Way towards Digitalisation Enabling Agroecology for European Farming Systems

The aim of the project is to develop a better understanding of how digital tools can be used sustainably to shape the transformation towards an agroecological agrifood system. The focus is on a participatory approach that involves all relevant stakeholders in order to jointly develop sustainable solutions.

Duration: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025

Funder: The European Commission (Horizon Europe) & The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI), Switzerland

Total Funding: 1.999.997,50 €

Contact Person: Dr. Evelyn Reinmuth

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afEFFECTsLAB - Accompanying research measures for the Water, Soil, Agroforestry project

In order to make the Southern Black Forest Nature Park more climate-resilient, innovative measures in the areas of agroforestry, water management through keyline design and humus formation on agricultural land are to be tested and scientifically monitored from 2025 to 2029.

The measures will be investigated and analyzed from a hydrological, pedological and microclimatic perspective with regard to agricultural biomass yields.

Duration: 1. January 2026 - 31. December 2029

Total Funding: 440.600 €

Funder: Vector Foundation

Contact Person: Dr. Bastian Winkler

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KAFo - Coordination Office for Agro-Forestry Systems Research

The “Coordination Office for Agro-Forestry Systems Research (KAFo)” promotes networking, exchange and cooperation between scientists at the University of Hohenheim, other agricultural and forestry research institutions in Baden-Württemberg and other stakeholders such as agricultural associations, politicians and commercial enterprises to develop joint AFS research projects.

Duration: 1. February 2023 - 31. December 2025

Total Funding: 260.000 €

Funder: Eva Mayr-Stihl Foundation

Contact Person: Dr. Bastian Winkler

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HuMUS - Healthy Municipal Soils

As part of the EU Soil Mission (Horizon Europe), the Healthy Municipal Soils (HuMUS) project engages municipalities and regions as soil managers in many European countries to protect and restore soil health. Through transdisciplinary and multi-stakeholder methods for planning and coordination, HuMUS promotes social innovation, communication and participatory approaches for better soil health.

Duration: 1. January 2023 - 31. December 2025

Funder: The European Commission (Horizon Europe)

Total Funding: 3.276.679,50 €

Contact Person: Juliane Stoye

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