AgriSpin is all about improving and valorizing the agricultural innovation systems in Europe. To ensure the widest possible uptake of project results, a Multiplier Group is now established under the frame of AgriSpin activities.

Tasks of the Multiplier Group

The Multiplier Group will develop recommendations for the wider adoption of the AgriSpin outcomes. It will also identify options to improve national and regional innovation support services within the Rural Development Plans as well as existing potential synergies. Finally, the group will suggest possible new operational schemes under the framework of Rural Development Programmes and EU Cohesion Funds.

Who is eligible?

A maximum of 20 experts will be chosen. In order to be considered for the group, the applicants need to have a thorough background in the management of extension services and/or innovation support services and hold a position in his/her region or country that involves driving the improvement of Innovation Support Services.

Also, it is essential is that the applicants have a good knowledge of English as well as of procedural matters that are connected to the implementation of innovation support services and related Rural Development measures (e.g. tendering, contracts).

How to apply

Interested experts must send their Curriculum Vitae, together with a one page motivation letter to fabio.boscaleri@regione.toscana.it.

Deadline

The deadline for sending the expression of interest is April 11, 2016.

More information

Read the entire call for a Multiplier Group here.