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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Flagship Bilbao events to host the best of European entrepreneurship and innovation

September 26, 2022

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INNOVEIT Bilbao and FUN&FAN will bring entrepreneurs, startups and agrifood businesses together to address some of the biggest challenges faced by innovators in Europe.

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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

Inspire - Sustainable Agriculture for Biodiversity

November 07, 2022

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Are you dreaming to make a real difference in the agri-food sector?

Pathways to Impact for PhDs, 2022

November 22, 2022

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A Global Food Venture Programme, EIT Food’s flagship Doctoral Programme for entrepreneurial PhD students across Europe.

Farm to Fork: sustainable production & consumption in public canteens

September 05, 2022

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Connecting students and young professionals from different backgrounds to provide insights into sustainable production and consumption towards healthier diets.

InnovPlanet - Summer School

July 04, 2022

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Free 3-week course where you will develop entrepreneurial skills and acquire knowledge about sustainable agriculture and targeted nutrition to create a new innovative product

New technologies to manage food ecosystems - Summer School

July 04, 2022

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3-week course where you will develop entrepreneurial skills and gain knowledge of technologies for managing food ecosystems

Inspire - Targeted Nutrition

June 13, 2022

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3-week course where you will develop entrepreneurial skills and acquire nutritional knowledge to create a new innovative product

WE Lead Food

October 18, 2022

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Join our network of women leaders who wish to drive change, innovation and sustainability within the food sector.

Nutrition for Health and Sustainability

August 22, 2022

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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

December 31, 2022

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