Protein Diversification
Proof of Concept & Technology Validation Call
Deadline: January 18, 2027
Open call
The EIT Food Biotech Proof of Concept call helps biotech start-ups overcome two critical development gaps through Route 1 (Validation) for technologies at TRL 4–6 and Route 2 (Demonstrator) for technologies at TRL 7–9.
Open Call for Implementing Participants of the Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Programme 2027-2028
Deadline: January 05, 2027
Open call
EIT Food is seeking organisations to implement the 2027-2028 Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Programme, supporting women entrepreneurs through tailored training, mentoring and access to networks and funding.
Why women-led innovation must scale
October 02, 2026
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Europe cannot afford to overlook women-led innovation. Unlocking its full potential requires tackling the systemic barriers that determine who gets the skills, networks, leadership opportunities and investment needed to scale promising…
Why Europe needs the EU Agri-food Biotech Alliance now
July 02, 2026
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Led by EIT Food, the EU Agri-Food Biotech Alliance is a coordinated platform that brings together industry, startups, researchers, investors and policymakers to accelerate biotechnology from research to market, strengthening Europe's…
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Seedbed Venture Catalyst Call for Startups
Deadline: January 27, 2027
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Impact Funding Framework (IFF)
Advancing regenerative soybean cultivation in Europe through SOYGUARD RHIZO+, a biobased, rhizobia-compatible seed treatment.
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Impact Funding Framework (IFF)
By rethinking how proteins are produced and processed, we aim to:🌿 Reduce environmental impact♻️ Create economic value from food waste and side streams💪 Expand protein diversity for sustainable food systems
EPIC-SHIFT
2024 > 2027
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Driving European Protein Diversification with Novel Foods Based on Alternative Proteins
Scaling-up Clean-Label Texturizing Proteins
2025 > 2027
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Impact Funding Framework (IFF)
This project focuses on scaling up and commercialization of clean-label texturizing proteins for food applications, supporting the transition toward more sustainable, reliable and resilient food systems.
Top 6 food trends to watch in 2026
January 15, 2026
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Which trends will shape the agrifood sector in 2026? Read on to discover how the food system will evolve throughout next year and beyond.
Hybrid Dairy
2025 > 2027
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Impact Funding Framework (IFF)
Building on PlanetDairy’s success in hybrid shredded cheese and hybrid milk to accelerate the commercial adoption of hybrid dairy, to cut emissions by 20-60% while maintaining the full taste, nutrition and functionality of traditional…
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