As part of the European project SmartGreenEcos, funded under the Interreg NEXT MED Programme, the University of Carthage (UCAR), organised a working conference to mark the conclusion of the co-design workshops dedicated to the project’s four digital platforms.

Held on 30 October 2026 at the Royal ASBU Hotel in Tunis, the conference brought together representatives of milk collection centres, cheese producers, farms, agricultural feed companies, food industry businesses and the project’s institutional and technical partners (32 participants).

The event provided an opportunity to review the results of the co-design workshops, discuss the needs identified among SMEs and consolidate the main orientations for the four platforms.

A Collaborative Approach to Digital Platform Development

The conference marked the completion of a participatory process involving stakeholders from the dairy value chain. Through a series of co-design workshops, participants contributed their experience, expectations and operational needs to ensure that the future digital platforms would provide practical and relevant solutions for SMEs.

The discussions focused on strengthening cooperation between businesses, improving access to information and services, and supporting innovation and digital transformation within the dairy sector.

Reviewing the Outcomes of the Co-Design Workshops

During the conference, participants reviewed the main findings and recommendations emerging from the workshops dedicated to the four digital platforms.

The exchanges addressed the needs of milk collection centres, cheese producers and other stakeholders involved in the dairy value chain. Particular attention was given to the products and services of greatest interest to SMEs, as well as to opportunities for joint innovation projects and collaboration between companies.

This collective reflection helped consolidate the priorities and functionalities to be considered in the next stages of platform development.

Consolidating the Four Digital Platforms

The working conference also provided an opportunity to discuss the progress made in the design of the four platforms and to identify the actions required for their further development.

The information and feedback collected from participating SMEs will support the refinement of the platforms and ensure that they respond effectively to the realities of the sector. The next phase will focus on analysing the collected data, validating the proposed solutions and translating the results of the co-design process into operational digital tools.

UCAR’s Commitment to Collaborative Innovation

Through its involvement in SmartGreenEcos, the University of Carthage reaffirms its commitment to support innovation, knowledge transfer and digital transformation in the agri-food sector.

By contributing to the co-design of the four digital platforms, UCAR is helping to strengthen links between research, innovation and the business community.