What we do

Innovation

We guide and accelerate food innovation to transform the food system. We focus on inclusive systems innovation, which enables all people and places to participate and benefit.

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 engagement

We believe that we are all responsible for, and connected to, the food that we eat, so we all need to work together to improve it. Our activities are designed to engage with people so that they can become agents of change in the food…
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EIT Food supports healthy and sustainable food systems through its Youth Mission programme

March 31, 2023

regional news

EIT Food launches the next phase in its Youth Mission to reach and educate teachers and school children about food education and agrifood careers.

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Courses and programmes

Explore our selection of courses designed for Students, Consumers, Professionals and Organisations to find the right one for you

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DNA Analysis – Fast and Portable Methods

December 15, 2022

course

Learn how to use innovative rapid and portable DNA analysis tools that can be easily implemented in routine analysis to verify products’ authenticity.

Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology

October 18, 2021

course

Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology with this online course for post-16 students of biology.

Nutrition for Health and Sustainability

August 22, 2022

course

Learn what makes up a healthy, sustainable diet and how certain food types can help to treat and prevent disease.

RIS Research Infrastructure Network

April 07, 2022

course

Connecting publicly funded agrifood research infrastructure to the market.

ACT>NOW AgriFood - Sustainability Leadership Programme

May 09, 2022

course

The #1 impact-oriented leadership program for meaningful action

Entrepreneurship in a Nutshell

December 31, 2022

course

A free 12-hour online course to refresh your entrepreneurial skillset

DS-Innovation-Toolbox

September 08, 2022

course

Decision Support (DS)-Innovation-Toolbox is a workshop hosted by the University of Helsinki

Egészségesen enni, egészségesnek lenni

January 05, 2022

course

Jedz zdrowo, żeby być zdrowym

January 05, 2022

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