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EIT Food AT QUEEN'S

What is EIT Food?

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.

Goals and Impact

EIT Food's vision is to put Europe at the centre of a global revolution in food innovation and production, and its value in society.  EIT Food will engage consumers in the change process, improve nutrition and make the food system more resource-efficient, secure, transparent and trusted.

EIT Food has six strategic objectives:

  • 1. 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.

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Latest News

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EIT Food report reveals lasting impact of COVID-19 pandemic on European food behaviours
4 January, 2021

Survey of 5,000 consumers in 10 European countries reveals how lockdown has had a profound impact on food purchasing and consumption

EIT Food MAKEitDAIRY
Belfast MAKEit Dairy: Online MAKEathon coming on 24 November
2 November, 2020

The Belfast MAKEit Dairy is a unique blended MAKEathon which looks to tackle the health and sustainability of dairy products.

EIT Food euros
EIT Food’s COVID-19 Bridge Fund invests over €5 million to support 13 innovative agrifood startups
8 August, 2020

New announcement reflects EIT Food’s status as one of Europe’s most active agrifood investors

EIT Food Intro to Food Science flyer
Online course: Introduction to Food Science launches on 5th October 2020
13 August, 2020

The Institute for Global Food Security at Queen's University Belfast is set to launch a new online course titled "Introduction to Food Science".

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EIT Food & EU logo updated Dec 21

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