UNIBO

Profile
As a comprehensive research university, UNIBO invests in multidisciplinary cross-cultural approach and in connecting research and teaching. Being an active university leading and participating in EU research and academic cooperation projects, UNIBO has formed knowledge alliances with industries and public/private organizations and is a hub of international networks. Beyond its European links, it enjoys multiple connections with America, Africa, Asia and Australia.
Competences & Capabilities
- Animal productions
- Aquaculture
- Bio-based products and processes
- Biomass feedstocks, environment and plant biotech
- Blue biotechnologies
- Climate and climate services
- Industrial symbiosis
- Raw materials
- Renewable energy
- Circular Economy
- Fisheries
- Food processing, preservation and packaging
- Food safety and traceability
- New technologies and digital innovations in agrifood
- Primary plant production
- Waste management
- Public engagement, social resilience and behaviour change
- Health and iHealth

Via Zamboni 33, 40126 Bologna, Italy
Contact
Simone Maccaferri
simone.maccaferri@unibo.it
+39 338 645 5298
Partner in the following EIT Food projects

Safelivery
Safelivery will develop innovative food delivery services and protocols to reduce the risk of surface and packaging contamination of “Ready To Eat Foods” with the COVID-19 virus and other agents.

PASS
PASS will design plasma-assisted sanitation systems for packaging, equipment and tools used in the processing and handling of food products as a barrier to viruses and bacteria.

SPIN
This project is developing a nutritional supplement to support the immune system in the fight against infection by SARS-CoV-2.

Inspire
Inspire summer schools of EIT food will enable talented individuals to become European food leaders. Use your entrepreneurial spirit to solve the challenges of our food system.