SS4AF’s dynamic network of Living Labs demonstrated the immense potential of smart sensor technologies and innovative practices in transforming food processing. Now, SIXFOLD takes that momentum further by integrating deep tech, advanced digital platforms, and regional expertise, ensuring that European agrifood companies remain at the cutting edge of sustainability and efficiency.

Connecting the Dots: From SS4AF to SIXFOLD

The link between SS4AF and SIXFOLD is both strategic and evolutionary. While SS4AF created a fertile ground for innovation through its extensive stakeholder network and practical demonstrations, SIXFOLD builds on this legacy to create an even more robust ecosystem. By harnessing deep tech solutions and fostering cross-sector collaboration, SIXFOLD transforms those initial successes into scalable, market-ready innovations that will set new benchmarks across the European agrifood landscape.

Meet the SIXFOLD Partners

SeAMK
As the project coordinator, SeAMK is entrusted with overall management and execution. Their responsibilities, include overseeing all work packages, coordinating communications with the granting authority, and managing the distribution of payments. SeAMK’s leadership is central to aligning the consortium’s diverse expertise and ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations.

Agrifood Capital BV
Agrifood Capital BV is charged with implementing its designated work packages by engaging regional stakeholders. Their role is to bridge the gap between cutting-edge research and market applications, fostering local innovation ecosystems. This engagement not only catalyzes entrepreneurial growth but also embeds the project’s deep tech solutions within the regional agrifood landscape.

AgriFood Lithuania DIH
AgriFood Lithuania DIH takes charge of piloting innovative solutions within local agrifood environments. Their mandate, involves testing and validating new technologies with regional producers. This approach ensures that technological advancements are tailored to the unique needs of local markets, making them practical and scalable.

FLANDERS’ FOOD 
FLANDERS’ FOOD focuses on converting breakthrough innovations into industry-ready solutions. Their role centers on disseminating best practices and facilitating knowledge transfer throughout the agrifood sector. By doing so, they help ensure that the project’s results have a lasting, practical impact across Europe.

ITG 
ITG is responsible for developing and integrating advanced digital platforms and sensor networks. Their technical expertise underpins the project’s data-driven approach, ensuring that robust, scalable digital infrastructures support the implementation of smart agrifood solutions.

TH-OWL
Technische Hochschule Ostwestfalen-Lippe (TH-OWL) leads the charge in research and development for smart sensor and IoT technologies. Their work is pivotal in transforming traditional processes into efficient, technology-enabled systems, thus driving both operational excellence and sustainability throughout the project.

SIXFOLD promises to usher in a transformative era for Europe’s agrifood sector by seamlessly integrating deep tech innovations into the heart of food processing and sustainability. The project will showcase live demonstrations of advanced technologies—such as smart sensor networks, IoT platforms, and digital tools—tested in collaborative Living Labs that build on the successful foundation established by SS4AF. These practical environments not only validate the innovations in real-world settings but also serve as hubs for knowledge exchange and continuous improvement.

Public engagement is a core pillar of SIXFOLD. The project is designed to be inclusive, offering opportunities for citizens, consumers, and local communities to engage through workshops, open innovation events, and interactive digital channels. This active participation ensures that the broader public can both contribute to and benefit from the evolution of sustainable food systems. By disseminating best practices, operational handbooks, and comprehensive guidelines, SIXFOLD aims to empower agrifood businesses, policymakers, and consumers alike, leading to improved food quality, enhanced sustainability, and a more resilient agrifood ecosystem across Europe.