Estonian Food Innovation Ecosystem Round Table
This event brings together agrifood experts, entrepreneurs, stakeholders and relevant decision makers from Estonia to discuss the development of the regional innovation agrifood ecosystem.
The aim is to identify strengths and barriers, and the role and impact of EIT Food in the region. Additionally, the event will gauge interest from key players towards the objective of future development of the local innovation agrifood ecosystem and draw attention from ministries to spark the innovation sphere. The role and impact of EIT Food in the region are central to the discussions, particularly through its three missions:
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Healthier lives through food
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Reducing risk for a fair and resilient food system
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Net Zero food system
Agenda:
Welcome and Introduction (13:30–13:40)
Andre Veskioja, EIT Food RIS Policy Council/Centre of Estonian Rural Research and Knowledge
Current State and EIT Food Strategic Contributions (13:40–14:00)
EIT Food Strategic Missions, programmes and funding Adam Strzelecki, Senior RIS Project Manager Cross KIC EIT Food
Keynotes of EIT Food current partners/beneficiaries (TFTAK and ÄIO)
Round Table Discussion (14:00–14:50)
Exploring regional strengths, barriers and EIT Food’s role in addressing them
Engaging key stakeholders and highlighting the role of ministries in building a robust food innovation ecosystem
Summary and Next Steps (14:50–15:15)
Key takeaways and action plan for further collaboration
Networking (15:15-15:45)
This event is organized as part of sTARTUp Day 2025 (January 30-31) but is an invitation-only side event to ensure an open and productive discussion. Attendance is limited. If you would like to join, please contact Susanah Aalto at susanah.aalto@eitfood.eu.