Partnership
Project Partnership
The success of AgriVETourism is rooted in the strength, diversity, and complementary expertise of its partnership. By bringing together local governance, academic and industrial networks, and sector-specific organisations, the consortium ensures that the project combines strategic vision with practical solutions,Together, these three partners embody the project’s holistic approach: public policy expertise from Bulgaria, academic and industrial innovation from Italy, and sectoral specialisation in agrifood and certification from Greece. This unique combination guarantees that AgriVETourism remains both practical in its application and forward-looking in its vision for sustainable rural development. tailored to the real needs of rural communities.
Municipality of Petrich (Bulgaria) – Project Coordinator
As the project’s lead organisation, the Municipality of Petrich provides a vital link between policy and community action. With its strong ties to rural populations and extensive experience in managing EU-funded initiatives, Petrich Municipality plays a central role in coordinating activities and ensuring alignment with local development strategies. Its priorities include economic growth, sustainability, and social inclusion, with agritourism recognised as a key pathway for diversifying income sources and strengthening community resilience. By guiding the project’s implementation, the municipality ensures that AgriVETourism remains firmly grounded in the realities of rural life.
MAREA S.C. a R.L. (Italy) – Project Partner
MAREA is a dynamic consortium that unites the University of Naples Federico II with industrial partners, positioning itself as a hub for research, innovation, and technology transfer. With expertise spanning agrifood, biotechnology, and sustainable practices, MAREA brings academic excellence together with entrepreneurial know-how. The organisation is highly experienced in vocational training and international cooperation, contributing innovative methodologies and scientific insights to the project. Within AgriVETourism, MAREA ensures that training materials and capacity-building activities integrate state-of-the-art knowledge and reflect the latest trends in sustainable agriculture and tourism.
iAgroCert – Institute for the Promotion and Certification of Agrifood Products (Greece) – Project Partner
iAgroCert is a non-profit organisation dedicated to enhancing the quality, certification, and innovation of agrifood products while promoting sustainability across rural communities. Its mission bridges agriculture with tourism by supporting producers through training programmes, networking opportunities, and access to certification schemes. iAgroCert actively contributes to environmental protection, biodiversity preservation, and the promotion of local food culture as a driver of rural tourism. Within the AgriVETourism project, iAgroCert plays a pivotal role in ensuring that agritourism ventures meet high standards of quality and sustainability, reinforcing the economic and cultural vitality of rural areas.
