SoilMET

The SoilMET project aims to leverage and upgrade the existing infrastructure for monitoring soil and climatic parameters through the use of advanced technological and electronic equipment, as well as the optimal spatial deployment of new sensors. Through the integrated operation of these infrastructures, the project seeks to ensure the collection of reliable, precision data, which constitute a critical basis for understanding soil–climate conditions and optimizing agricultural production.

A central pillar of the project is the development of a comprehensive digital data repository, with the contribution of NEUROPUBLIC, enabling the storage, management, and visualization of information through user-friendly and dynamic tools, such as charts, tables, and thematic maps. The system will be accessible to multiple user groups, including farmers, agronomists, researchers, and decision-making authorities, thereby enhancing knowledge dissemination and supporting informed decision-making. In parallel, the integration of collected data with weather forecasts and satellite information enables the generation of actionable insights with immediate practical value.

The project is grounded in the sustainable management of natural resources and the promotion of innovation in the agricultural sector, with a focus on the Regions of Western Greece and the Peloponnese. SoilMET strengthens the link between research and entrepreneurship, fosters collaboration between universities and businesses, and supports technology transfer to the market. Expected benefits include reduced production costs, the rational use of water and other inputs, the protection of natural resources, and enhanced competitiveness, outward orientation, and sustainable development of the agricultural sector.

SoilMET (Project Code: ΥΠ3ΤΑ-0559981) is part of the Project “SUB1.1. Clusters of Research Excellence – CREs”, Subproject 1 of the Action “Strategy for Excellence in Universities & Innovation” (ID 16289). The project is implemented within the framework of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan “Greece 2.0”, funded by the European Union – NextGenerationEU.