ACE-EX offers its contribution to the transformation of European agriculture through the integration of Circular Economy principles to promote a sustainable and environmentally friendly agricultural production model. The project is perfectly harmonious with the European Green Deal directives. It aims to minimise environmental impact, train highly qualified experts, engage in the fight against climate change and promote environmentally friendly economic growth. ACE-EX emphasises the importance of constantly updating skills in the agricultural and industrial sectors to keep pace with technological developments and the challenges imposed by climate change.
Project Background
ACE-EX acts in a context in which agricultural innovation plays a crucial role in responding to the challenges imposed by climate change and the need to protect biodiversity. The current method of agriculture production must use by-products to their full potential and necessitates a shift towards a more sustainable system. Projections underline the urgency to act: by 2050, the impact of a failure to change current production methods could also translate into many lives lost each year.
In the face of rapid technological and climatic change, constantly updating the skills of those working in the sector is essential. ACE-EX emphasises the importance of the Circular Economy, a practice embraced in agriculture and industry and a driving force for professional training. It aligns with the Action Plan for the Circular Economy and the European Green Deal objectives, promoting sustainable and respectful economic growth.
ACE-EX recognises and addresses the issues of the small business sector, highlighting the need for specialised curricula to facilitate the adoption of Circular Economy practices.
Our perspective focuses on the importance of designing innovative and targeted professional curricula that promote the adoption of circular and sustainable practices in the day-to-day activities of enterprises.
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A sensor in the soil measuring moisture, temperature and nutrient content in real time. A blockchain system tracking every pesticide container from factory to recycling. An artificial intelligence algorithm predicting crop yields and optimising resource use. This is not science fiction — it is the content of the ACE-EX Economics, Resilience and Diversification course. 📡
The first module addresses the economic and technological requirements of the circular transition in agriculture. IoT (Internet of Things), blockchain and artificial intelligence are presented not as abstract technologies but as practical tools for three specific goals: resource efficiency, waste reduction and supply chain traceability. 🔧
A particularly interesting case study: an Ethereum-based system for pesticide packaging management. Each container receives a QR code at production, is tracked along the entire supply chain and, upon return, the farmer receives digital incentives. Smart contracts automate agreements between manufacturers, retailers, farmers and public authorities. ♻️
The course is not limited to large businesses. It devotes specific attention to affordable, relevant technologies for small agricultural enterprises — low-cost sensors, cloud platforms, smart irrigation systems.
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#ACEEX #AgriTech #IoT #Blockchain #AI #CircularEconomy #Agriculture #ErasmusPlus #SmartFarming #Euproject
🇪🇺 Co-funded by the European Union
ITS Academy Giulio Natta
CEP- Center for European Projects
OpenCom Italy
Sostenibilidad Cámara Valencia
AINIA Consumer
Softcare Studios
Střední průmyslová škola chemická a gymnázium Brno
Patrimonio Natural
Fagskolen Innlandet
Klaster Gospodarki Cyrkularnej i Recyklingu
Ies Federico García Lorca De la Puebla de Cazalla
Επιμελητήριο Φθιώτιδας
Confagricoltura
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Running a circular business is first and foremost about managing people
The transition to a circular economy is not a technical problem. It is a management problem. It requires a management style that is open to mistakes, driven by continuous learning and capable of investing emotionally in people. 🌿
The ACE-EX Open Management Style course is built on four pillars: open management (learning from errors rather than punishing them), cultural shift (moving from external assistance to self-management of resources), passion and motivation (a genuine desire to reduce waste and environmental impact), and emotional investment (putting heart and ideas into one’s work beyond mere commercial interest). 💡
This is not rhetoric. Research conducted by OpenCom across European agricultural businesses shows that companies which invested in developing these competences among their staff achieved higher success rates in implementing circular practices. 📊
The course combines workshops, simulations and group projects based on real agricultural scenarios. From knowledge management to communities of practice, transversal skills to negotiation. The aim is to train managers capable of leading the transition from linear to circular models — creating transparent, participative and innovation-oriented work environments.
Developed by OpenCom (Italy), 36 hours of training.
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#ACEEX #OpenManagement #Leadership #CircularEconomy #Agriculture #ErasmusPlus #ChangeManagement #Euproject
🇪🇺 Co-funded by the European Union
ITS Academy Giulio Natta
CEP- Center for European Projects
OpenCom Italy
Sostenibilidad Cámara Valencia
AINIA Consumer
Softcare Studios
Střední průmyslová škola chemická a gymnázium Brno
Patrimonio Natural
Fagskolen Innlandet
Klaster Gospodarki Cyrkularnej i Recyklingu
Ies Federico García Lorca De la Puebla de Cazalla
Επιμελητήριο Φθιώτιδας
Confagricoltura
Ace-ex Project
ACE-EX comes to Bergamo
On Wednesday 27 May we bring the project's results to the territory.
Three years of European work on circular economy, agriculture and professional training land in Treviolo, Bergamo this Wednesday 27 May. ITS Academy Giulio Natta, lead partner of the ACE-EX project, opens its doors to local stakeholders for a morning of discussion, live demonstrations and real-world business cases.
On the agenda: the ACE-EX training platform with modules covering green chemistry, nutraceutics, 3D printing and transversal competences, a live demonstration of immersive learning with VR headsets, and contributions on industrial sustainability, macroeconomic scenarios and practical business pathways.
The event is part of a series of national dissemination events being organised by project partners across Europe this week, ahead of the final conference in Brussels in June.
🔗Full article: news.opencom-italy.org/circular-economy/2026/ace-ex-meets-the-territory-the-results-of-a-european-project-for-circular-economy-in-agriculture/
📅 27 May 2026 | 10:00 am 📍 ITS Academy Giulio Natta, Via Gandhi 12, Treviolo (BG)
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#ACEEX #CircularEconomy #Agriculture #Erasmusplus #GreenSkills #VET #ITSNatta #Bergamo #ProfessionalTraining
ITS Academy Giulio Natta
CEP- Center for European Projects
OpenCom Italy
Sostenibilidad Cámara Valencia
AINIA Consumer
Softcare Studios
Střední průmyslová škola chemická a gymnázium Brno
Patrimonio Natural
Fagskolen Innlandet
Klaster Gospodarki Cyrkularnej i Recyklingu
Ies Federico García Lorca De la Puebla de Cazalla
Επιμελητήριο Φθιώτιδας
Confagricoltura
Ace-ex Project
There comes a point in every European project when the work done in labs, classrooms and transnational meetings stops being internal to the consortium and becomes something wider. For ACE-EX, that point is 27 May.
Next Wednesday, at ITS Academy Giulio Natta in Treviolo (Bergamo), the project opens its doors to regional stakeholders to share three years of results: advanced training modules, real-world business case studies, digital and immersive tools, all designed to build a new professional figure, the circular economy expert in agriculture, holding a European-recognised qualification.
ACE-EX brings together 20 partners across 9 countries and focuses on the wine, olive oil and cereal sectors: industries where production by-products, handled with the right expertise, stop being a liability and start being an opportunity.
The event is open to all. If you work in agriculture, agri-food, education or public institutions, this is the place to see what Europe has already built, and what can now be put to use.
📅 27 May 2026 | 10:00 am 📍 ITS Academy Giulio Natta, Via Gandhi 12, Treviolo (BG)
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🇮🇹 🇪🇺 Co-funded by the European Union
#ACEEX #CircularEconomy #Agriculture #Erasmusplus #VET #GreenSkills #ITSNatta #Bergamo #ProfessionalTraining
ITS Academy Giulio Natta
CEP- Center for European Projects
OpenCom Italy
Sostenibilidad Cámara Valencia
AINIA Consumer
Softcare Studios
Střední průmyslová škola chemická a gymnázium Brno
Patrimonio Natural
Fagskolen Innlandet
Klaster Gospodarki Cyrkularnej i Recyklingu
Ies Federico García Lorca De la Puebla de Cazalla
Επιμελητήριο Φθιώτιδας
Confagricoltura