November INNOVA celebrates its second edition with activities on agri-food innovation in Catalonia

The cycle, organized by the Department of Agriculture, includes technical workshops, meetings, and the celebration of the 25th PITA Awards.

Novembre INNOVA celebra la seva segona edició amb activitats sobre innovació agroalimentària a Catalunya

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The second edition of November INNOVA, the cycle of activities dedicated to innovation in the agri-food, forestry, and rural sectors, will be held from October 28 to November 30, 2026, organized by the Department of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries and Food.

Throughout November, the cycle will feature workshops, meetings, and technical activities across the territory, covering themes from social innovation and sector digitalization to technological transfer and European knowledge exchange. Business success stories will be presented, and shared challenges within the agri-food industry will be discussed.
This edition also marks the 25th anniversary of the PITA Awards, accolades that recognize innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the competitiveness and sustainability of companies in the sector.
Key events of November INNOVA 2026 include the IV Social Innovation Workshop in Lleida (November 4), a gastronomic innovation workshop with the Fundació Alícia in Sant Fruitós de Bages (November 12), and the INNOVA Workshop in Vic (November 16).
Other notable activities include the technical workshop for the HE Aquagri-know project in Santa Coloma de Farners (November 19), the celebration of the 25th PITA Awards in Barcelona (November 24), and the meeting of the Catalan Council for Agri-food Innovation, also in Barcelona (November 30).
November INNOVA serves as a meeting point for stakeholders in Catalonia's agri-food and forestry innovation ecosystem, as part of the INNOVA 2030 Plan. This strategic plan includes actions in cooperation, innovation, and knowledge transfer, aiming to strengthen governance, improve resource efficiency, and amplify the transformative impact of innovation on the region.
Based on information from the official source: Generalitat de Catalunya — Agricultura, Ramaderia, Pesca i Alimentació (04/11/2026)