The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) brings together leading higher education institutions, research labs and companies to form dynamic cross-border partnerships - Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) - that develop innovative products and services, start new companies and train a new generation of entrepreneurs.
EIT Food is a European Knowledge and Innovation Community (KIC), part of the EIT, which was set up to transform our food ecosystem. It is a consortium of over 50 partners from leading businesses, universities, research centres and institutes across 13 countries in Europe, with the ambition to create a future proof and effective food sector through a connected food system. By connecting consumers with businesses, start-ups, researchers and students from around Europe, EIT Food supports innovative and economically sustainable initiatives which improve our health, our access to quality food, and our environment.
EIT Food has six strategic objectives1. Gain consumer trust EIT Food supports European citizens in the transition towards a smart food system that is inclusive and reassuring. 2. Create healthier food choices EIT Food enables individuals to make informed and affordable personal nutrition choices. 3. Build a connected food system around the consumer EIT Food develops a digital food supply network with consumers and industry as equal partners. 4. Enhance sustainability EIT Food develops solutions to transform the traditional 'produce-use-dispose' model into a circular bio-economy. 5. Educate to engage, innovate and advance EIT Food provides 'food system' skills for more than 10,000 students, entrepreneurs and professionals through advanced training programmes. 6. Promote food entrepreneurship and innovation EIT Food fosters innovation at all stages of business creation. |
This 10-day Summer School hosted in Hohenheim is in partnership with Queen's University Belfast and the University of Cambridge.
Places are limited to 26 so apply now for your chance to take part in an experience which will equip you to understand contemporary and future food challenges and respond to the needs of consumers and employers.
During the workshop, you and your team will come up with innovative ways to reconnect agri-food, technology and society and pitch your solutions and business ideas to a panel on the final day.
For further information please contact: qub.eitfoodeducation@qub.ac.uk
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