Research, Development and Innovation (R+D+I)

Syngenta Chair

New technologies for building the agriculture of the future together


Established in: 2023

Director: Emilio Gil Moya

Headquarters: Agròpolis. Camí de les Filipines, 110. 08840 Viladecans (Barcelona)

Objectives

  • Training, research, transfer of research results and scientific dissemination in areas related to agriculture and crop protection.

Impact

  • Knowledge transfer activities:

    - Calibration sessions.

    - Specialisation course in application technologies.
     Digital transfer.

    - Collaboration with public administrations for the adoption of new technologies.

    - Training in good practices and calibration.

    - Technical articles in popular science magazines, presentations at conferences, social media, educational videos.

  • Research, development and innovation activities: 

    - Development of an algorithm for generating application maps.

    - Development of predictive models for pests and/or diseases.

    - Promotion of participation in European or national research projects.

    - Commercial agreement for Syngenta to use the application platform.

  • Training activities: 

    - Postdoctoral visits in collaboration with Syngenta.

    - Prize/distinction for the best bachelor's or master's thesis.

    - In-company placements for UPC students.
     Challenges on specific areas.

    - SYN master class for UPC students.