Work Package 2 - Mapping, analysis and overview of existing mechanisms

The site specificity of agroecological practices contributes to a considerable degree of fragmentation of knowledge on agroecology-relevant open innovation practice. The overall objective of WP2 is to map existing living labs, research infrastructures and other open innovation arrangements in order to have an overview and understand enablers, barriers and incentives for innovation for agroecological transition, with specific attention to:

• the innovation systems that underpin agroecology systems, such as agroecology living labs and research infrastructures, including innovation systems that explore potential game changers such as digital technology and novel breeding technologies for transition to agroecology,
• the role of societal drivers, particularly funding arrangements and regulatory frameworks.