Successful Event in Cahul: Circular Economy in Agri-Industrial Chains Powered by AI

On September 26, 2025, the Cahul Business Incubator hosted the first thematic workshop dedicated to the circular economy and innovation in the agro-industrial sector.

The event brought together representatives from academia, entrepreneurs, and key stakeholders, who discussed:

• Sustainable agriculture and the impact of artificial intelligence in farming;

• Challenges and opportunities in the viticulture, winemaking, and walnut sectors;

• Developing practical solutions for a circular economy in the Republic of Moldova.

Participants engaged in hands-on practical sessions to pinpoint major agricultural challenges and establish strategic pathways for solutions, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation.

The event took place under the framework of the AI-InnoSCenCE project (AI-Empowered Innovation in Natural Science and Engineering for the Circular Economy – project no. 24159), supported by the EIT Higher Education Initiative (European Institute of Innovation and Technology) under HORIZON EUROPE (Pillar 3: Innovative Europe), with backing from EIT RawMaterials and the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT).

The project is implemented by "Bogdan Petriceicu Hasdeu" State University of Cahul in partnership with the Inotek Foundation and the Cahul Business Incubator.

We thank all participants for their active involvement and valuable insights! Together, we are taking concrete steps toward a more sustainable future for Moldovan agriculture.