European Technology Platform for organic food and farming
Budget
€663,431
EP Access
1
accredited persons
Staff
5
3.35 FTE
EU Grants
€496,374
Mission & Goals
TP Organics is the European Technology Platform (ETP) for organic food and farming officially recognised by the European Commission for giving input in research and innovation (R&I) policy and programmes. We unite the whole food supply chain - farmers, SMEs and large companies, consumers, civil society organisations and researchers active in the organic value chain from production, input and supply to food processing, marketing, and consumption - to bring research priorities of the organic sector to policymakers in Europe and beyond. Our mission is to shape R&I for organic and other agroecological approaches that contribute to sustainable food and farming systems. Since 2007, TP Organics has been shaping R&I agendas to advocate for more sustainable food and farming systems in Europe based on organic and agroecological principles. Furthermore, we promote research participation of and knowledge exchange between the organic actors.
EU Legislative Interests
We follow EU R&I Policy related to food and agriculture, in particular: Horizon Europe (including EU Missions and European R&I Partnerships), European Innovation Partnership for Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI), the new European CAP Network, Food 2030, the next EU R&I Framework Programme FP10/Horizon Europe.
Communication Activities
- Different publications/dossiers such as position papers, studies and research/policy briefs published every year: http://tporganics.eu/publications/ - Organic Innovation Days: http://tporganics.eu/organic-innovation-days/ Once per year, this public congress organised by TP Organics brings together around 100 participants to discuss the latest organic innovations and research results. As the only EU event on research & innovation for organic, the Organic Innovation Days provide a unique opportunity to meet members of TP Organics and to network with EU stakeholders and decision-makers. - Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda (2025): https://tporganics.eu/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/TPO_RnI_SRIA_2025.pdf In accordance with its institutional role and in view of the new EU research & innovation framework prorgramme FP10/Horizon Europe, TP Organics launched its new Strategic Research and Innovation Agenda at the Organic Innovation Days in November 2025. It is the result of an intensive participatory process held in 2014-25, including discussions, workshops at events (Organic Innovation Days, TP Organics' Science Day at Biofach) and consultations, including a public online consultation for stakeholders of the organic and agroecological sector.
Interests Represented
Does not represent commercial interests
Member Of
https://tporganics.eu/strategic-cooperation/
Organisation Members
http://tporganics.eu/members/
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.