What we do

Innovation

Our mission is to launch, develop and grow research and innovation in products and services harnessing the power of shared knowledge across EIT Food's innovation ecosystem.

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.

EIT Food 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 Insights and Engagement

Here at EIT Food, we define Public Engagement as “a set of diverse activities that foster a two-way dialogue between specialists and the public”. As an organisation, we have always prioritised the active and important role consumers play…
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EIT Food and Hub4Food at Food 4 Future: Best Technologies to Develop Better Food

May 15, 2025

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Central to this discussion was the Interreg project Hub4Food joined by two pioneering European startups from the marine sector. Together, they unpacked the promises of the blue economy and the critical role of collaboration in accelerating…

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Events

EIT Food organises and participates in events across the whole of Europe. You can find us at one of the following events.

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Next bite: Founders Day 'Connecting the agrifood industry in Southern Europe'

June 19, 2025

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Experience a unique day focused on driving innovation and entrepreneurship in the agrifood sector! Next Bite: Founders Day 2025 will bring...

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Food System - residential phase in Barcelona 2025

June 30, 2025

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Accommodation: EIT Food will book accommocation (single rooms) for all MFS students in Barcelona from 30th June to 11th July. Venue...

SAVE THE DATE – EIT Alumni CONNECT 2025

October 17, 2025

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Mark this day in your calendars because EIT Alumni CONNECT is coming back this year on the 17th of October! EIT...

Fostering Collaboration - Tervuren x Leuven

December 16, 2025

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