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So—digital is racing ahead. Green is stalling. Housing is stuck. The war economy is accelerating. And globalization? It’s rewriting itself.

But what does that mean for your projects, your funding, and your ability to innovate in Europe right now?

In this episode of InnovEU – The EU Project Chronicles, we dive into:

🔹 Part 1: Which Transition Is Failing?

The AWTY 2024 reports show clear winners and losers. Some transitions accelerate. Others stall. The consequences are massive for anyone writing proposals or positioning research.

🔹 Part 2: Interview with Christina Simou (Smart Agro Hub, Greece)

Christina shared her experience leading EU-funded projects in agriculture and digital transformation:

“Digital transition can raise farmers’ incomes, reduce environmental impact, and cut workloads. But older farmers hesitate—while younger ones are ready to embrace change.”She also reminded us:“Be persistent and patient. You won’t get approvals the first time. Networking and the right consortium are what make a project sustainable.”

Christina’s work at Smart Agro Hub in Athens shows how precision agriculture, vertical farming, and youth engagement in agri-food can reshape an entire sector.

📩 Contact Christina: [email protected]🌐 Smart Agro Hub website🔗 LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook

🔹 Part 3: Open Call Analysis – EDF-2025-DA-SI-GROUND-DAMM

We break down a live European Defence Fund call on advanced modular ground mobility.

* Eligibility rules

* Expected outcomes

* Budget size (€60M total, large-scale projects)

* Deadline (19 February 2026)This is not just a call. It’s a signal of how the war economy transition is reshaping Europe’s innovation priorities.

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