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IDRON

Research Projects

IDRON

Innovative Dual sustainable solutions for Rural water scarcity and use OptimizatioN

Program at a glance

Funding Agency

Interreg Euro-MED

Program Period

1st of September 2025- 31st of May 2029

Action Acronym

IDRON

Action Name

Innovative Dual sustainable solutions for Rural water scarcity and use OptimizatioN.  

Project Coordinator

University of Patras – Department of Civil Engineering (Greece) 

Project partners

  1. Decentralised Administration of Macedonia and Thrace (Greece)
  2. Ministry of Agriculture Forestry and Water Management of Herzegovina-Neretva Canton (Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  3. University of Cyprus – NIREAS – International Water Research Center (Cyprus)
  4. Scientific Research Centre Bistra Ptuj (Slovenia)
  5. Varna Economic Development Agency (Bulgaria)
  6. Balkan Foundation for Sustainable Development (North Macedonia)
  7. ZADRA NOVA – Zadar County Development Agency (Croatia)
  8. Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (France) Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of Montenegro (Montenegro)
  9. Management Authority for Parks and Biodiversity Western Emilia (Italy)
  10. M3R – Monitoring and Management of Microbial Resources S.r.l. (Italy)

Total Budget

3.999.323 €

Co-Funding Budget (80%): 

3.199.458 €

Project website

 IDRON

Objectives

The IDRON project aims to strengthen water resource management and resilience in Mediterranean regions facing increasing droughts and water scarcity. This initiative focuses on developing innovative irrigation systems, smart monitoring technologies, and sustainable agricultural practices to optimize water use. By fostering collaboration among Mediterranean countries and promoting climate adaptation, the project contributes to environmental sustainability, food security, and the EU’s climate resilience goals.
IDRON deploys a dual strategy to tackle rural water scarcity. This includes developing new water sources and optimizing irrigation through smart tech. Across eight pilots, the project implements advanced solutions such as aquifer recharge, wastewater reuse, and rainwater harvesting. It also installs soil moisture sensors, satellite-linked irrigation systems, and AI-powered Decision Support Systems (DSS) to guide farmers in real time.
IDRON aims to turn precision tech into hands-on tools, with a strong focus on transferring its results by creating a transnational network for water scarcity solutions.

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