Shaping Tomorrow: telling EIT Community success stories
Welcome to Shaping Tomorrow, a new series by the EIT Community!
Every two weeks, we’ll be spotlighting a start-up or initiative that received a helping hand from one of the collaborative initiatives EIT Food undertakes with other EIT Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs).
From funding to training and development, we helped each of these projects scale up to bring their vision to as many people as possible and make a positive impact on society—whether in their local community or on a pan-European scale.
2023
2025
Improving the Food System
Agua de Sol turns air into water thanks to the sun
In France, an ex-supplier of air-drying solutions to the nuclear sector draws from his surroundings and transforms into an unlikely champion of clean, free drinking water.
On a mission to bring fresh water to communities in need, and to people drinking plastic bottled water its smart, simple 'SunAir Fountain' fights water scarcity hand in hand with local users and their sky-rocketing needs for clean drinking water.
In the heart of Paris, a unique initiative is blossoming on the rooftop of the Annie Girardot nursing home. Gardens4Good is not just a garden but a transformative project that aims to promote non-profit food gardens for a healthier life and a healthier planet.
In the picturesque town of Liepāja, Latvia, innovation and sustainability are finding an unexpected home nestle along the Baltic Sea. Here, a remarkable project combining art and agriculture has taken root.
In the office building of Entropic, you might spot a photo of an innocuous-looking bridge perched up above Geoffrey Eberle’s desk. But, like everything to do with this world-leading urbanist design collective, it turns out be far more than meets the eye.
In the quick-paced world of urban commuting, finding sustainable and inexpensive transportation has become a pressing challenge for towns and cities across Europe. But amidst the daily chaos, Karos Mobility is trying to revolutionise the way we travel to work.
A pilot project held in the Les Glòries park, Barcelona, could change the way we think of play in our cities - and ASD Publics, an initiative focused on building public play areas suitable for autistic children, is at the heart of this transformation.
Unlocking the Future of Green Energy with HSL Technologies and the Hydrogen Revolution
As nations grapple with reducing greenhouse gas emissions and transitioning to cleaner energy sources, addressing the complexities of carbon storage and transport has emerged as a critical frontier - and HSL Technologies is leading the charge in the world of hydrogen innovation.
HSL Technologies received the support of Supernovas
Psiconnea, an innovative health and wellness app founded by Rosa Becerril, is revolutionising the field of psychology. Working with a team of psychologists, health experts, and state-of-the-art AI technology, the start-up’s aspirations are sky high.
aquí - Convivencia and the Art of Community Building
Co-founders of aquí Clement and Lea take us on a deep dive of Barcelona’s famous urban planning landscape, and how they redesigned shared public spaces to create a more inclusive and equitable city.
How did a group of architects, designers and engineers bring their skills and know-how to serve their community?
Innovating Sustainability with AI for a Cleaner Planet
Cities face twin challenges of climate change and rapid urbanization, with buildings and transport driving over 60% of emissions. Backed by the EIT AI Founders Club, WeavAir tackles this gap with a climate intelligence platform that uses IoT, AI, and satellite data to help infrastructure owners cut emissions, optimize energy, and access green financing.
In a world where consumers demand smarter, safer, and more sustainable products, one start-up is stepping up to transform how we discover and use natural ingredients. MeNow, a deep-tech start-up founded by two women scientists, is leveraging artificial intelligence to reinvent ingredient innovation across industries like cosmetics and food tech with the support of the EIT Community.
Empowering Young Talent in Food Systems Innovation
From Pune to the heart of Europe’s innovation ecosystem, Aaqifa Shaikh has been on a mission to transform research into real-world sustainability impact. After completing her EIT Food Joint Master’s in Food Systems, she discovered InnoNext, the perfect bridge between academia and industry. Now, she’s applying her knowledge and passion to drive meaningful impact where it matters most.
From Paper to Platform: a Ukrainian Startup Is Revolutionising Agri-Compliance
In Ukraine, a small team is rethinking how farmers handle food safety compliance, turning a paper-heavy challenge into a one-click solution. GAPPO is empowering small and medium-sized agricultural producers to meet international food safety standards through a simple, affordable, and user-friendly digital tool.
By combining Catalyse NEB’s sustainability-driven innovation framework with Calling2Scale Japan’s structured internationalisation pathway, the EIT Community has empowered MeNow to transform advanced AI research into a market-ready ingredients, developed for rapid commercialisation through industry partnerships with measurable economic and environmental impact.
Óir na Farraige is an innovative regenerative aquaculture initiative establishing a commercial seaweed farm in Irish Waters to supply sustainably cultivated biomass to the biostimulant industry. The project replaces wild-harvested seaweed…
Large volumes of fresh produce are lost every year due to poor coordination between supply and demand. Through the STRAWBERRY project, Merqato builds on its AI-powered forecasting technology to help wholesalers anticipate demand more…
