Regiothek
The Regiothek GmbH promotes digital networking in the regional food industry. With innovative platform technologies, it strengthens transparency, sustainable value chains, and supports local businesses in trade. An important partner for the future of REGIONALITY.
Regiothek GmbH: Digital Networking and Transparency in the Regional Food Industry
editRegiothek GmbH is an innovative company that specializes in the development and implementation of platform technologies for the regional food industry. Founded in 2018 as a spin-off from the University of Passau, Regiothek aims to strengthen the value chains of regional food businesses through digitization and transparency.
Key Products and Services
edit- Transparency of Supply Chains: Regiothek enables the transparency of supply chains on an interactive map. This shows how and where products are produced and processed, and strengthens trust in regional products[2][5].
- B2B Marketplace: The platform acts as a Business-to-Business (B2B) marketplace where regional food producers and processors can sell their products directly to other businesses. This simplifies trade within the regional food industry and supports smaller businesses in accessing new sales markets[2][5].
- Ordering and Payment Functions: Since July 2023, the platform also allows direct orders and payments, making the process even more efficient for consumers and businesses[2].
Main Mission and Values
editThe main mission of Regiothek is to give regionality a face and to support the local economy through tailored technology. Regionality is at the center, comprehensively covering the spatial reference, the sourcing, processing, and distribution of regional food[2][5].
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
edit- Sustainable Value Chains: Regiothek focuses on innovation projects to optimize and make regional value chains more transparent through digital tools. This includes projects like "FreshRegio," "Digital LandGenuss," and "Transport Cooperations for Regional Products," which aim to improve the logistics and quality of regional food[4].
- Artificial Intelligence (AI): Regiothek is working on AI projects, such as the "SMAEG Bot," to improve interaction between businesses and the platform and to simplify the marketing of regional food[4].
- Regional Networking: By connecting producers, processors, retailers, and restaurateurs, Regiothek promotes regional cycles and supports the self-sufficiency of the regions[2][5].
Long-Term Goals
editIn the long term, Regiothek sees itself as a Europe-wide platform for regional food. The company aims to create a comprehensive network that encompasses digital networking from farm to table to promote a sustainable and transparent food economy[2][5].
Partnerships and Collaborations
editRegiothek collaborates closely with partners from business, science, and the public sector. Partners include universities, research institutes, districts, and other regional initiatives. These collaborations enable the development and implementation of innovative solutions that meet the needs of the regional food industry[4].
Regiothek GmbH is a shining example of how digitization and innovation can strengthen the regional food industry and promote sustainable value chains. Through its efforts in transparency, networking, and sustainability, Regiothek makes an important contribution to the future of the regional food sector.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.bayern-innovativ.de/de/kompetenzprofil/regiothek-gmbh
- 2 - https://www.agilsachsen.de/die-agil-stellt-vor-regiothek-eine-plattform-fuer-regionale-lebensmittel/
- 3 - https://regiologistik.regionalbewegung.de/profile/5
- 4 - https://www.regiothek.de/p/innovation-forschung-entwicklung
- 5 - https://www.regiothek.de/p/das-projekt