AGIRE is set within the indigenous area of Abruzzo region, marked by a strong agri-food vocation. It is developed upon ancient traditions and from a particular soil composition that enables it to host a wide variety of crops and numerous typical food.

AGIRE was established in September 2010 and it is classified as an innovation hub in the Agri-food sector.

Innovation hubs are "partnerships of a cross section of industry independent associations, innovative start-ups and academic institutions for research in a specific field or territorial span with the aim of stimulating innovative activities, by promoting intensive interactions, use of common facilities, exchange of knowledge and experiences, technologic transfer, networking and sharing of information".