CSIC
Profile
CSIC is the largest research institution in Spain with a 75-year experience. Its activity falls in the field of basic and applied research, and has a focus in technology transfer and generation of start-up companies. It has key research topics in the fields of food science, technology and nutrition,
agriculture, aquaculture, livestock, environment, microelectronics and nanoscience that are relevant for the production of healthy and safe food products in a sustainable manner.
Competences & Capabilities
CSIC has research institutes in eight Research Areas.
- Food Science and Technology
- Agricultural Sciences
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Biology and Biomedicine
- Physical Sciences and Technology
- Materials Science and Technology
- Chemistry
- Social Sciences and Humanities
It has experimental fields and pilot plants for the production and transformation of foods, the development of sensors and microdevices, new materials and facilities for nutritional studies. CSIC has also pilot plants aimed to test innovative processes for preserving, processing and designing foods and ingredients in a sustainable and consumer driven manner.
c/Serrano 113, E-28006 Madrid, Spain
Contact
Elena Dominguez, Vice presidency for International Affairs
vri@csic.es
+34 915 681 448
Partner in the following EIT Food projects
Increasing nutritional value (bio-stimulated) of selected performant tomato varieties to be cultivated in areas with temperate climate
The major objectives are to look for, evaluate and to select processing tomato cultivars best adapted to RIS northern countries.
From waste to worth: use of plant residues
Students can make use of scientific and educational toolbox to create solutions for the practice along the food chain and possibilities for sustainable waste management.
DACWEED: Detection and ACtuation system for WEED management
Enabling more effective and efficient weed control
The #AnnualFoodAgenda
The #AnnualFoodAgenda encourages consumers to think about the food they eat, increasing their knowledge of the entire value chain, and linking healthy diets to an active and healthy lifestyle, as well as to a healthier planet.
COVID19 BEAMitup
COVID-19 BEAMitup will develop a diagnostic tool to improve on-site testing capacities of surfaces for the food industries to detect contamination or absence thereof, contributing to the security and resilience of the European agrifood system.
Metamorphosis – enhanced insect protein for aquaculture
Metamorphosis focuses on turning organic waste streams into a valuable, next generation aquaculture feed ingredient.
Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology
Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology
FOODMIO
The objective of FOODMIO is to generate a multidisciplinary, challenge-based learning program for bachelor, master and doctoral students, young researchers, and professionals.
PHENOILS. New technologies implementation in RIS regions’ olive oil mills for healthier olive oil extraction
This programme incorporates new physical technologies in the extraction of the virgin olive oil process in order to produce oils with a higher amount of minor components with higher preventive effects such as polyphenols and tocopherols.
Foodio - Food Solutions Master Class
FOODIO was a challenge-based learning programme. It has been a novel way of creation of new food solutions for future innovation and highlights the modern way of teaching by creating together.
PHENOLIVA: Treatment and valorisation of olive mill wastes - Application of olive polyphenols to food
Creating an innovative food antioxidant from Olive oil by-products
Consumers and Environmental Safety: Food Packaging and Kitchenware
Discover the importance of kitchenware and packaging that is safe for people and the environment alike.
Consumer attitudes towards healthier processed meat products
This project tests the acceptability of novel healthy processed meat products incorporating plant-based ingredients among European consumers.
The Human Microbiome
A massive on line open course will be designed and deliver in year 2020 focusing on the human microbiome and its impact on human health.
EcoPack: Finding solutions to enable consumers and retailers to pack on-the-go items in grocery stores ecologically
EcoPack is a competition challenging 24 Master and PhD students of 3 Universities to develop new and innovative solutions.
Increasing consumer trust and support for the food supply chain and for food companies
Co-creating initiatives to increase consumer trust in food
Innovator Fellowship 2021
The objective of EIT Food Innovator Fellowship is to empower talents to co-create, address, and gain experiences on excellent ideas capable of bringing their careers a step further, and foster innovators ready to respond to global food challenges.
Nutrition: Health and Sustainability
Explore the relationship between nutrition, health and sustainability and understand how healthy eating can prevent disease.
Curating citizen engagement: Food solutions for future generations
The Curating Citizen Engagement project will revolutionise our way of solving grand societal challenges by creating a platform for massive public involvement and knowledge generation, specifically targeting food-related issues.
An Introduction to Food Science
Discover the fascinating world of food science and feel empowered to make safe, healthy, and sustainable food choices.
The V-PLACE – Enabling consumer choice in Vegan or Vegetarian Food Products
The demand for vegan and vegetarian food products including alternatives to meat, milk, or eggs, has expanded considerably during recent years in Europe.
How the corona crisis affects consumer behaviour and consumer demand for food products and services
The project will provide information on how the corona crisis will lead to changes in consumer behaviour.