Agri-Food Biotechnology
Shaping the Future of Food and Agriculture Biotechnology in Europe.

EIT Food is committed to accelerating Biotechnology for our food systems through two new initiatives: the Biotech Portfolio and the European Agri-Food Biotech Alliance. Launched in 2025, these two initiatives will bring together key players and stakeholders to position Europe as a leader in sustainable food and agriculture biotechnology.
Through these efforts, EIT Food will leverage its role as Europe’s leading agri-food innovation ecosystem to catalyze cutting-edge research, foster pre-competitive collaborations, and unlock co-financing opportunities. By bringing together the largest network of stakeholders across the value chain, the Portfolio and the Alliance will drive policy alignment, strategic partnerships, and investment, positioning Europe at the forefront of next-generation biotech-driven food solutions.
Biotech Portfolio Objectives:
- Convene – Bring together stakeholders from across the value chain to work on pre-competitive biotech solutions
- Co-financing – leverage blended financing mechanisms to derisk innovation and multiply returns
- Accelerate – Focus on technologies which are closer to market and can be further developed between 2025-2027 to ensure immediate impact.
European Agri-Food Biotech Alliance Objectives:
- Build a Leading Ecosystem – Establish the European Agri-Food Biotech Alliance as the premier sustainable consortium in Europe.
- Advocate & Influence – Coordinate with key EU industry organizations to shape policies and drive regulatory impact.
- Drive Innovation & Growth – Advance knowledge, education, R&I, infrastructure, entrepreneurship, and funding (IFF & Portfolio).
- Develop a Strategic Roadmap – Lead the creation of a Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda, laying the foundation for a strong public-private partnership.
Join us in transforming Europe's agri-food biotech landscape for a more sustainable and resilient future.