The primary mission of the Agricultural Innovation Office is to facilitate innovation and technological development in agriculture and environmental science. This may include:

– Research and Development (R&D): The Agricultural Innovation Office supports agricultural research and development aimed at creating new production methods, products, or technologies. This includes the development of sustainable farming techniques, precision agriculture technologies, or innovations targeting environmental protection.

– Technology Transfer: The office assists in promoting the agricultural application of new technologies, connecting researchers, developers, and practical users. This contributes to the rapid market introduction and application of research findings.

– Education and Consulting: The Agricultural Innovation Office organizes training, workshops, and provides consulting to farmers and food industry businesses on understanding and applying new technologies, practices, and guidelines in collaboration with the instructors and professionals of the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

– Networking: The Agricultural Innovation Office promotes cooperation and information exchange among agricultural stakeholders by establishing networks that encourage innovation and knowledge sharing.

– Regulatory Consulting: The office helps to shape the regulatory frameworks related to agricultural innovation, ensuring they support the development and introduction of new technologies.

– Sustainability and Environmental Protection: The Agricultural Innovation Office focuses on promoting sustainable development, supporting innovations that reduce the environmental footprint of agriculture and promote environmental sustainability.

The goal of the Agricultural Innovation Office is to serve as a bridge between academic research and practical application, thereby enhancing the long-term sustainability and competitiveness of the agricultural sector. It does this either by itself or as part of project consortia.