WATDEV Project Showcases Innovation at AgriTech Cairo 2025
- WatDev
- Jun 30
- 2 min read
Updated: Sep 3
The WATDEV Project, funded by the European Union, participated in the AgriTech International Forum & Fair for Smart & Green Agriculture, held in Cairo from 24-26 June 2025.
Panel Spotlight: Building Bridges for Agri-Tech Collaboration
On the forum’s opening day, WATDEV was represented in a high-level panel discussion titled: "Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges: Collaborative Frameworks for Agri-Tech."
Dr. Rasha Hosny, Assistant Professor at Heliopolis University for Sustainable Development and Co-Principal Investigator of WATDEV in Egypt, presented the Egypt Case Study. Her remarks highlighted the project’s focus on Best Management Practices (BMPs), cross-sectoral collaboration, and inclusive innovation in building resilience against climate challenges.
Engagement, Awareness, and Outreach
Throughout the three-day forum, WATDEV contributed actively to the EU–Egyptian Initiatives in the Mediterranean booth, engaging with stakeholders from across the agricultural sector, including researchers, farmers, students, and policy makers.
At the EU booth, the WATDEV team showcased its latest tools, and field-based approaches and interventions aimed at supporting farmers adapt to evolving climate and market challenges. The booth generated significant interest from diverse groups:
University students expressed strong interest in joining sustainability-focused initiatives through research, internships, and volunteering.
Farm owners and agricultural practitioners sought information on how to access WATDEV’s training programmes, digital agriculture tools, and technical support for enhancing farm productivity and sustainability.
Discussions often revolved around the practical implementation of WATDEV strategies, including the use of digital agriculture, potential funding mechanisms, and collaborative opportunities for local communities.
WATDEV was proud to contribute to this dynamic space for knowledge exchange and partnership building. Over three days, experts, government officials, academics, and agribusiness leaders engaged in constructive dialogue about the future of agriculture in Egypt and the wider Mediterranean region.