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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FoodUnfolded® - Editorial Team - Lead Editor
Deadline: 10/12/2023
Food Solutions Programme Implementing Consortia Call
Deadline: 12/12/2023
Call for Expressions of Interest: New European Bauhaus Mentors 2024
Deadline: 29/12/2023

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EIT Food startups

We unlock innovation potential and scale agrifood startups to bring new technologies and products to market.

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With teams in place across Europe, we create connections right across the food system: between startups and corporates; between food entrepreneurs and investors; between consumers and industry; between research and action; between ideas and reality; between present and future.

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Corporate Venturing Workshop - Central-Eastern Europe

December 05, 2023

Event

For a plant-based future: Flavour is Key

December 05, 2023

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Senior international recruiter (freelance, 6 months)
Deadline: 11/12/2023 | Location: Leuven
Internship EIT Food Communication and Programme Manager Support (f/m/d)
Deadline: 13/12/2023 | Location: Munich /Freising
Programme Manager FoodUnfolded® - Maternity Cover (freelance)
Deadline: 14/12/2023 | Location: Leuven

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FoodEducators

Project

Food Careers - Resource Pack

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Food Mission - Resource Pack

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