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Agropôle Suisse: A Technopôle for Sustainable Food Innovation

Agropôle Suisse is a dedicated Technopôle in Vaud focused on sustainable food systems. It fosters collaboration among diverse stakeholders to drive innovation and create a positive impact on the environment and society. With tailored spaces and support services, Agropôle is a catalyst for sustainable food development, promoting projects aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals.

Agropôle Suisse

What is Agropôle Suisse?

Agropôle Suisse is a unique Technopôle located in Vaud, dedicated entirely to sustainable food. This campus brings together a vibrant community of stakeholders—from the field right through to the plate—alongside innovators who are passionate about promoting sustainable solutions. It’s not just a place; it’s a hub where ideas and actions converge to shape the future of food.

Main Benefits of Joining the Campus

Being part of the Agropôle campus means more than just having a workspace. It offers:

  • Dedicated rental spaces tailored to your needs
  • Support services designed to help projects thrive
  • Test grounds for experimentation and innovation
  • Access to numerous events that spark collaboration and learning

Plus, the campus provides many shared spaces, actively supports multi-stakeholder projects, and promotes its tenants and partners—making it a dynamic ecosystem for sustainable food development.

Accelerating Sustainable Food for Tomorrow

The core vision of Agropôle is all about accelerating the establishment of sustainable food systems. The goal? To create a positive impact on the environment, the economy, and society as a whole. It’s a big mission, but one that’s absolutely necessary given the challenges faced by the agri-food sector today.

A Hub of Agro-Food Excellence

Agropôle isn’t just a space; it’s a mission-driven hub that supports the rollout of sustainable food. It actively facilitates connections between players and helps spark new projects. This collaborative spirit is what drives innovation and progress within the agro-food sector.

Building a Strong Community

One of the standout features of Agropôle is its role in fostering exchanges among actors across the agri-food value chain. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the campus creates a fertile ground for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint ventures that push sustainable food forward.

Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 2: Zero Hunger – promoting sustainable agriculture and food security
  • SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – supporting economic development through innovation
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – fostering technological advancements in food production
  • SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – encouraging sustainable consumption patterns
  • SDG 13: Climate Action – reducing environmental impact through sustainable practices

Looking Ahead: Developing the Sustainable Food of Tomorrow

Joining Agropôle means stepping into a future-focused environment where the sustainable food of tomorrow is being developed today. With its combination of dedicated spaces, support services, and a thriving community, the campus is a catalyst for change. Together, the actors at Agropôle are not just imagining a better food system—they’re building it.

Arnaud Michel, founder of Keys for Tomorrow
About the curator

Arnaud Michel is the founder and curator of Keys for Tomorrow. In 2014, his master’s thesis on community currencies and sustainable development won the Prix Recherche at Belgium’s Prix de l’Économie Sociale; the research was later published as Ecological Economics (Elsevier, 2015). He curates this directory to the same standard, cross-checking every project against established certification bodies and directories — including B Corp, 1% for the Planet, and Solar Impulse Foundation — alongside direct research into each project’s own record. Connect on LinkedIn.

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Positive impact projects aligning with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals