ORA - Smart Nature Based Monitoring Solutions: Opportunities through Rooftop Farming

Funded by:
Cyprus Research Promotion Foundation (CODEVELOP/0824/0173)

Duration:
2025-2027

Total Budget:
€598,915

ORA contributes to urban agriculture and enhances the competitiveness of Cyprus’s agrifood ecosystem through development of an innovative smart monitoring and management system for rooftop vegetable cultivation in schools. The project integrates IoT sensors, environmental monitoring, and AI/ML-powered analytics to optimize growing conditions and educational outcomes.

The consortium includes Frederick Research Center, PC ADMIN, and Giorgos Karaiskakis Agricultural Center. PC ADMIN is responsible for artificial intelligence and machine learning platform development.

Role Consortium Partner

Research Areas

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

Robotics & Autonomous Systems

Maritime & Unmanned Surface Vehicles (USV)

Environmental Monitoring & Sensor Networks

Smart Agriculture & IoT Systems

Computer Vision & Image Processing

Building Automation & Smart Infrastructure

Dual-Use Technologies (Civilian & Defense)

Embedded Systems & Control Design

Active Funding Programs

Horizon Europe

European Defence Fund (EDF)

Cyprus Research & Innovation Foundation (ΙΔΕΚ / RIF)

Bilateral Programs (Cyprus-Greece, Cyprus-Israel)

Partnership Opportunities

We welcome consortium collaboration inquiries for upcoming funding calls. We bring expertise in proposal development, project coordination, and technical capabilities in robotics, AI/ML, and autonomous systems.

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