Key Takeaways
- TTA-ISO, together with Horizon Technologies and Linflowers Chrysanten, has secured European Union support to develop a fully automated chrysanthemum harvesting and processing system.
- The project aims to address one of the last major labor-intensive stages in chrysanthemum production: cutting, transport, sorting, and bunching.
- The new Harvester Chrysanthemum (HVC) system will integrate with existing greenhouse operations to improve efficiency and reduce manual labor.
- Funding from EFRO Oost 2021–2027 allows accelerated development with reduced financial and technical risk.
- The grant application was prepared by consultants from PNO Innovation Nederland.
TTA-ISO Secures EU Support for Automated Chrysanthemum Harvesting
TTA-ISO Leads Partnership to Develop Next-Generation HVC System
TTA-ISO has announced that its collaborative project with Horizon Technologies and Linflowers Chrysanten has officially received support from the European Union. The initiative focuses on developing a fully automated harvesting and processing system for chrysanthemums, one of the most widely cultivated and economically significant flowers in the Netherlands after tulips.
The project aims to resolve a longstanding challenge in the floriculture sector: while many aspects of chrysanthemum cultivation have been modernized, harvesting remains labor-intensive and operationally demanding.
TTA-ISO and Partners Target Full Automation of Chrysanthemum Harvesting
Harvester Chrysanthemum (HVC) Designed to Integrate With Greenhouse Workflows
At the core of the partnership is the development of the Harvester Chrysanthemum (HVC), an advanced automation system capable of cutting, transporting, sorting, and bunching chrysanthemums. Designed to operate within existing greenhouse infrastructure, the HVC seeks to streamline processes that currently require significant manual labor.
With European Union funding via EFRO Oost 2021–2027, the partners expect to accelerate development timelines, improve accuracy, and reduce project risk.
EU Grant Strengthens TTA-ISO Collaboration Across Technology and Floriculture
Project Partners Recognized by Provincial Representatives
Representatives from TTA-ISO, Horizon Technologies, and Linflowers Chrysanten accepted the official EU project plaque from the Province of Gelderland. The recognition marks a key milestone for the consortium and reinforces regional and European support for agricultural automation.
The successful grant submission was prepared by Jesse Voets and Job Kropman of PNO Innovation Nederland.
TTA-ISO stated that the partnership is well positioned to advance automation capabilities in one of the Netherlands’ high-value horticultural sectors.
