What we do

Innovation

Our mission is to launch, develop and grow research and innovation in products and services harnessing the power of shared knowledge across EIT Food's innovation ecosystem.

Education

We are attracting, developing and empowering bright minds to lead the transformation of the food system into an innovative sector that produces healthy and sustainable food, and is trusted by society.

Entrepreneurship

Startups play a fundamental role in transforming the food system. EIT Food supports innovative impactful agrifood entrepreneurs and startups to deliver new food innovations and businesses across Europe.

Public Insights and Engagement

Here at EIT Food, we define Public Engagement as “a set of diverse activities that foster a two-way dialogue between specialists and the public”. As an organisation, we have always prioritised the active and important role consumers play…
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Drone-based weed mapping and cultivated seaweed among EIT Food’s Marketed Innovation Prize winners

December 11, 2024

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The Marketed Innovation Prize was introduced as a way to reward innovative and impactful agrifood startups whose products or services are supporting the transition to a more healthy, sustainable and resilient food system. €55,000 was…

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Our partner network is made up of a consortium of key industry players, businesses, research centres and universities from across Europe.

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RFP for Press Communication and Public Relation Services
Deadline: 12/12/2024
RFP - Seeking Subcontractor for Journalism Award Implementation in Italy
Deadline: 15/12/2024
RFP - Seeking Subcontractor for Journalism Award Implementation in Portugal
Deadline: 15/12/2024

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EIT Food startups

We unlock innovation potential and scale agrifood startups to bring new technologies and products to market.

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With teams in place across Europe, we create connections right across the food system: between startups and corporates; between food entrepreneurs and investors; between consumers and industry; between research and action; between ideas and reality; between present and future.

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Corporate Venturing Launchpad - Athens

December 12, 2024

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EIT Food Alumni Breakfast

December 12, 2024

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FoodEducators

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Food Careers - Resource Pack

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Food Mission - Resource Pack

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