The European Mycological Institute (EMI) is an European Grouping of Territorial Cooperation (EGTC) emerged in 2015 from the project Interreg IVB SUDOE.
The purpose of the EMI is to carry out and manage, under a sustainable development perspective, projects and cooperation actions related to the management and valorisation of mycological resource.
The EMI aims also to address the needs of mushrooms and truffles sector in Europe and to streamline tax and regulatory issues that hinder the development of the market.
Tasks
The purpose of the EGTC is to carry out and manage, under a sustainable development perspective, projects and cooperation actions related to the management and valorisation of mycological resources, including the following areas of work:
- research, innovation and development in sectorial management;
- evaluation and sectorial information;
- training;
- social awareness;
- regulations: development and promotion;
- provision of services.
The valorisation of mycological resources is an example of added value in rural areas. The EGTC is currently defining its strategic plan. It is fully aligned with the Europe 2020 strategy.
Budget
€ 90.868,70
Staff (in FTE)
1 person
