Operational groups : innovation in practice : EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards 2024

Since the establishment of the EIP-AGRI in 2012, more than 3 400 EIP-AGRI Operational Group projects (OGs) have contributed to higher productivity and sustainability in EU agriculture, forestry, and rural areas. To celebrate these achievements, the EU CAP Network organised the EIP-AGRI Innovation Awards 2024, dedicated to recognising outstanding Operational Groups that have developed a variety of innovative practices and products. The awards highlighted five Operational Groups in each of the six categories, ranging from digitalisation to animal welfare. Over 11 000 votes were cast for a seventh public favourite award. Out of 240 candidates, 30 projects were nominated as finalists, with seven winners awarded at a dedicated ceremony during the EU CAP Network conference 'EIP-AGRI Operational Groups: Innovation in practice' in May 2024 in Portugal.