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Europe’s food system has come under unprecedented pressure during the COVID-19 pandemic that requires an urgent and coordinated response. As Europe’s leading food innovation initiative, EIT Food has launched two initiatives to support the…
Fostering transformation in European regions with modest to moderate agrifood innovation rates.
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 has announced the 61 high-impact agrifood startups that have been selected to join the EIT Food Acceleration Network (EIT FAN) 2022. EIT Food is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the…
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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Nutrition for Health and Sustainability
September 16, 2021
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Learn what makes up a healthy, sustainable diet and how certain food types can help to treat and prevent disease.
Entrepreneurship in a Nutshell
August 29, 2022
course
A free 12-hour online course to refresh your entrepreneurial skillset
Food and Nutrition: The Truth Behind the Headlines
March 03, 2021
course
Learn how to find reliable, scientific information about food and nutrition and identify the truth behind food headlines.
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We work with leading higher education institutions and food companies to develop and offer exciting programmes to help individuals with their career in the food system.
The Human Microbiome
September 30, 2021
course
Discover what the microbiome is, how it changes throughout your life, and the role it plays in good human health.
Understanding Mediterranean and Okinawa Diets
March 03, 2021
course
Learn the principles, science and health benefits of the Mediterranean and the Okinawa diets
Trust in Our Food: Understanding Food Supply Systems
March 03, 2021
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How much do you trust your food? Learn about food supply systems, safety, sustainability and nutrition and quality
Engaging with Controversies in the Food System
March 03, 2021
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Become more confident in making informed decisions about the food you eat by exploring different food controversies.
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The gut and brain are very closely linked. Explore how neurology, the microbiome and more interact to affect health