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Data Space Demonstrator
CROPDATASPACE

Data space and demonstration center for the agri-food sector in Andalusia.

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What is CROPDATASPACE?

CROPDATASPACE is a digital ecosystem designed to facilitate secure and efficient data exchange in the agri-food sector. Our platform connects producers, technology companies, and researchers to drive innovation and sustainability.

Through advanced technologies, we enable data-driven decision-making, optimizing resources and improving crop productivity while respecting the environment.

Ecosistema CROPDATASPACE

Data Space

Federated and sovereign infrastructure for secure data exchange across the entire agri-food value chain.

Sustainability

Data and predictive models to optimize water, energy, and fertilizers while reducing environmental impact.

Digital Sovereignty

Each participant maintains control over their data, defining how it is shared and for what purpose.

Value Proposition

Sector Collaboration

We connect producers, cooperatives, industry, technology, and administration to generate joint value from shared data.

Data-Driven Decisions

We integrate information from various sources to improve crop planning, inputs, irrigation, and logistics, reducing costs and increasing efficiency.

Innovation and Services

We enable the development of advanced tools and predictive models on a common data space.

Data Governance and Trust

We establish clear rules for accessing and using information, ensuring transparency, security, and regulatory compliance for all participants.

Resource Optimization

We promote more efficient agricultural practices by optimizing water, energy, and fertilizers while reducing environmental impact.

European Connection and Interoperability

We align CropDataSpace with European data spaces to facilitate interoperability, solution scaling, and new market opportunities.

Technology

CROPDATASPACE is based on an interoperable, secure architecture aligned with European data space standards.

  • IDS Connectors (International Data Spaces)
  • Data Security and Governance
  • European Interoperability
IDS-RAM
Reference architecture for data spaces
AGROVOC Semantics
Common vocabulary for agricultural data
PET
Privacy-enhancing technologies
DSP Protocol
European IDSA standard for data exchange

Use Cases

Real solutions applied to everyday challenges in the agri-food sector.

Optimization of resource use in greenhouses

Optimization of resource use in greenhouses

Optimization of water, fertilizers, and energy use in greenhouses based on real-time data from sensors, machinery, and management systems, reducing costs and improving sustainability.

Crop yield prediction

Crop yield prediction

Prediction of crop yields by combining historical data, field data, and external sources (climate, soil, sensors), improving agricultural planning and decision-making.

Advanced pest and disease monitoring

Advanced pest and disease monitoring

Continuous monitoring of crop health through image analysis and real-time data, enabling early detection of pests and diseases.

Advanced monitoring and control through immersive technologies

Advanced monitoring and control through immersive technologies

Immersive visualization of environmental and crop growth data, integrating information from different devices and farms for advanced remote control.

Smart fertigation management

Smart fertigation management

Automatic adjustment of water and nutrients based on crop and soil data, increasing efficiency and reducing environmental impact.

Agri-food supply chain traceability

Agri-food supply chain traceability

Complete traceability of agri-food products through secure data exchange between producers, processors, logistics, and distribution, from origin to end consumer.

Data Spaces Kit

The «Data Spaces KIT» offers financial support for your organization (company or administration) to join our data space, accelerate its digital transformation, and extract value from data.

Programme ended:

The Data Spaces Kit (Red.es) calls have ended. Joining CropDataSpace remains available free of charge through the registration form.

Amounts and funding

Participant

Public and private entitiesUp to €15,000
Public AdministrationsUp to €25,000

Provider

Public and private entitiesUp to €30,000
Public AdministrationsUp to €50,000

Applicant requirements

Be a validly constituted legal entity (company, cooperative, association, public administration, university, etc.)

Have a tax domicile or permanent establishment in Spain

Be up to date with tax obligations with the Spanish Tax Agency

Be up to date with Social Security obligations

Not be in insolvency, bankruptcy, or liquidation proceedings

Have no outstanding debts in enforcement period with the Public Administration

Please refer to the Data Spaces Kit (Red.es) call regulatory bases for the complete and up-to-date list of requirements.

Onboarding Process

01

Data Space Membership

Registration and formalization of membership in the data space that best corresponds to the entity's strategic objectives and use cases.

02

Application at Red.es

Submission of the official form, technical report, and supporting documentation demonstrating effective incorporation into the selected space.

03

CRED Certification

Verification by the competent body of compliance with requirements and correct integration into the data space.

04

Payment

After favorable resolution, direct disbursement of the aid proceeds without additional administrative delays.

Data Spaces Kit: Service Options

If your organization applies for the Data Spaces Kit (Red.es), we offer two service options depending on your role in the data space.

Participant

Basic Incorporation

Access data published by other participants in the data space to generate value for your organization.

€3,500 + VAT

Membership and signing of the incorporation agreement

Sovereign data connector (EDC) in consumer mode

Verifiable digital identity (DID/VC)

Supporting documentation for Data Spaces Kit

Eligible for funding through the Data Spaces Kit (Red.es)

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Provider

Advanced Incorporation

Consume data from other participants and publish your own data assets in the space catalog.

€7,500 + VAT

Membership and signing of the incorporation agreement

Sovereign data connector (EDC) with publishing capability

Verifiable digital identity (DID/VC)

Supporting documentation for Data Spaces Kit

Data publishing configuration in the catalog

Support for defining usage policies and data contracts

Eligible for funding through the Data Spaces Kit (Red.es)

Request information

Important: Payment of these fees is subject to the application for and granting of the Data Spaces Kit from Red.es. If the aid is not applied for or not granted, no charges will be made.

Participants

Universidad de Almería
CIESOL
ARM
Participante 4
Participante 5
Participante 6
Participante 7
Participante 8
Hiotera
Fundación Grupo Cajamar
FIWARE

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Register Your Organization

Join the CROPDATASPACE data space. Complete the form to start your membership application.

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Contact Us

If you have questions about the project or are interested in participating, write to us.

cropdataspace@ual.es