The SISTERS project is developing strategies to ensure that its innovations reach the market and create a lasting impact in the European food sector. The focus is on bringing forward innovative technologies and supporting their widespread adoption. The success of such initiatives relies on the integration of innovative solutions within existing systems, fostering a more sustainable and resource-efficient economy.

Unleashing Innovation for a Sustainable Food System

The Innovation Radar Assessment has highlighted SISTERS five key innovations with different levels of market readiness. Identifying and understanding market maturity levels is crucial for effective innovation deployment, ensuring that technologies align with industry needs and stakeholder expectations.

Identifying and mapping these emerging technologies helps define effective pathways for their application (European Commission, Innovation Radar).

Sharing Knowledge and Expanding Reach

The SISTERS project is also working to ensure that its innovations are widely known and adopted. To ensure widespread adoption and maximize impact, the project leverages tools such as the European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform, with the publication of Best Practices. This platform serves as a collaborative space for businesses, policymakers, and researchers to share innovative strategies and practical solutions supporting the transition to a circular economy. The platform provides access to case studies, policy recommendations, and best practices aimed at reducing waste and promoting sustainable resource use, which promotes sustainable and innovative solutions for the sector (European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform).

To strengthen its impact, the project also taps into the Horizon Results Platform to increase the visibility of its results. This platform connects EU-funded projects with investors, businesses, and stakeholders, facilitating their potential application and market integration. The first key result has already been published, and additional results will be available soon (Horizon Results Platform). Among the featured solutions, the Short Chain Platform stands out for its potential to optimize short food supply chains, reducing waste and improving logistics efficiency.

Future Steps for Impact and Growth

In the coming months, the focus will be on expanding the reach of these innovations through key platforms and stakeholder engagement, ensuring their integration across different sectors. Building strong connections between research, industry, and stakeholders is essential for fostering collaboration, aligning innovations with market and policy needs, and maximizing their long-term impact. This approach also enhances the overall sustainability and scalability of the SISTERS project's outcomes.

By driving these initiatives forward, SISTERS continues to support a more sustainable and circular transition in the European food sector, making innovative solutions accessible to all.