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Open landscapes. Strong fibers.
We develop and test farm-to-fibre hemp value chains in rural Eastern Slovakia, connecting agroecological farming, local processing, and material experimentation.
About
KannaLab is a practice-based innovation platform rooted in Eastern Slovakia. We work at the intersection of agroecology, material experimentation, and rural development, with a focus on building from farm to fibre value chains in marginal rural regions, in collaboration with Textilné Centrum Košice.
Our core work explores hemp as an agroecological crop and material resource. We test cultivation under challenging conditions, investigate local processing pathways, and collaborate on early-stage material experimentation, connecting farmers, designers, researchers, and public actors.
KannaLab operates through applied experimentation: small-scale pilots, collaborative research activities, and concept validation in real-world contexts. We serve as a testbed where local practice meets European innovation frameworks.
We are open to collaboration as a non-academic partner in applied research and EU-funded innovation projects.
Our Team
KannaLab is currently led by a small core team and a network of collaborators across agriculture, design, and research. We work through partnerships rather than fixed structures, depending on the needs of each project.
Research & Experimentation
Hemp has a long tradition as a fibre crop in the region. At KannaLab, we explore how this heritage can be reinterpreted through contemporary agroecological practices and material research.
Our work focuses on early-stage fibre development, processing feasibility, and material qualities, with the aim of informing future applications across textiles and other bio-based uses. Rather than finished products, we prioritise learning, testing, and collaboration.
If our vision resonates with yours, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s connect.
Študentská 4058
06901 Snina
Slovakia
+421 944 751 702
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