Q-PLAN INTERNATIONAL is an innovation and management consulting firm, established in 2000, specializing in business and innovation support for farmers, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and SMEs. It designs, manages, and implements European innovation projects in sectors such as Agriculture, Bioeconomy, Energy, and Environment while also developing and auditing Management Systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 22000, ISO 27001, etc.).
With extensive expertise in the agricultural sector, Q-PLAN has participated in more than 40 EU-funded projects since 2004, acting as Project Coordinator, Project Management Office, Dissemination Manager and/or Exploitation Manager, Innovation Manager. The company provides tailored business development services, including market analysis, business modeling, and support for accessing funding. Additionally, it has successfully delivered hundreds of knowledge transfer, networking, and innovation management activities, ensuring the effective dissemination and exploitation of research results.
Through its long-standing presence in the field, Q-PLAN has built a strong and growing network of SMEs, enterprises, research and technology organizations (RTOs), public authorities, NGOs, and policy advisors. This network enables the company to foster innovation, support sustainable business growth, and contribute to shaping policies in key agricultural and bioeconomy sectors.
Role in VISION4FOOD:
- Creation of Food Innovation Platforms
- Collection of success cases related to food system transformation
- Establish and operate open innovation platforms and hubs.
- Support local stakeholders by fostering synergies for financing and capacity-building tools.