The AgroBIONIC project is an interdisciplinary and inter-university collaboration between the Hellenic Mediterranean University of the University of Crete and the Technical University of Crete aiming at the development of a Regional Innovation Hub in Agri-food The proposed equipment includes high-tech instruments for the implementation of agro-biotechnological innovative applications, food characterization and digital technologies for Precision Agriculture and will contribute to the interconnection of Universities with the business and productive fabric of the Region of CreteDevelopment of innovative agri-food products and provision of servicesStudent education and attraction of young researchersDevelopment of interdisciplinary collaborationsParticipation in European networks and competitive programs