Lleida Provincial Council Presents Two Strategic Projects at Agrobiotech

The institution will participate in the Fira de Lleida event from October 27-29, showcasing 'Lleida Alimenta' and 'Pirineu Local Forest' and featuring sector companies.

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The Lleida Provincial Council will be present at the Agrobiotech Innovation Forum 2026, held at Fira de Lleida from October 27-29, to present two strategic projects and give a voice to companies in the agro-industrial sector.

The institution will unveil two of its strategic projects, developed by the Specialized Transformative Innovation Centers (CIT): ‘Lleida Alimenta’, linked to Agri-food Value Chains, and ‘Pirineu Local Forest’, driven within the framework of the CITe in Forest Bioeconomy. The Council's stand, located in Hall 4 of Fira de Lleida, will also host sessions featuring six innovative companies from the agro-industrial sector, alongside dissemination activities and experience exchange.
The President of the Lleida Provincial Council, Joan Talarn, and the Advisor for Transformation, Teresa Botargues, will present the ‘Lleida Alimenta’ project on Tuesday at 10:30 AM. Subsequently, Talarn and the Deputy for Economic Promotion, Jordi Verdú, will participate in the official inauguration of the event at 11:00 AM. The ‘Pirineu Local Forest’ project will be presented on Thursday.
Additionally, 'The Company Explains Innovation' sessions will take place on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, in collaboration with FEMAC. Six companies will present their technological solutions: JYGSA (agricultural machinery), Agrinpulse (autonomous tractors), Agrodevices (agricultural field monitoring), Teyme (crop protection equipment), Arcusin (bale handling machinery), and Gili Group (slurry tankers and agricultural trailers). These activities will showcase practical applications to enhance the sector's competitiveness, efficiency, and sustainability.
The Council will also participate in other event activities. On Tuesday at 3:30 PM, the Start-up Arena in Hall 5 will host a business financing session with representatives from ENISA, CDTI, ICF, and ICO, with the participation of Jordi Verdú. On Wednesday at 11:00 AM, the Agrobiotech Investment Forum will present eight business projects seeking funding and organize a networking session. On Thursday, Jordi Verdú will participate in the Agro-industrial Technological Innovation Awards ceremony (1:30 PM), and President Joan Talarn will attend the Best Golden Apples 2026 Awards (4:00 PM).
Throughout the three days, the Council's stand will also feature live special radio programs and a permanent audiovisual space dedicated to projects from the Transformative Innovation Centers, bioeconomy, biopolygons, and other territorial transformation initiatives.
Based on information from the official source: Promoció Econòmica - Diputació de Lleida (GlobaLleida) (26/10/2026)