EIT Food North-East

💡The European Commission has identified reducing the consumption of animal-based products as a key element in the transition towards a sustainable food system.    💙 At the heart of this transition is EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank – uniting science, innovation, policy, and entrepreneurship to unlock the potential of new protein sources. From legumes to mycelium, from biotech to behavioral change - we don’t ask if change will come, but how to make it inclusive, trusted, and effective. And that journey now enters a new chapter.    We're proud to introduce the new Executive Leadership:  🔹 Deniz Koca (President, Lund University)  🔹 Alex Holst (Vice-President & Policy WG Lead, GFI Europe)  🔹 Bruno Géhin (Vice-President & Ecosystem WG Lead, Roquette)    Their expertise spans research, advocacy, and industry – strengthening our mission to turn evidence into action, and innovation into impact.    🌟 A big thank you to Kari T. for her great leadership as President of the Protein Diversification Think Tank, and to Acacia Smith for always bringing energy and commitment. We’re excited for what’s next together! 🌿    #ProteinDiversification #FutureOfFood #SystemInnovation #SustainableProtein #ImprovingFoodTogether

🌍 Calling all food professionals! Application for the Spring Edition of NPD Skills Training is now open, featuring two free online courses: 🆕AI & Consumer-centric design in NPD Part 1: April 2, 9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Part 2: April 4, 9:00 a.m. – 12:OO p.m. 🆕 Project Management for NPD: Strategy, Execution, and AI Integration Part 1: April 14, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Part 2: April 15, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Part 3: April 16, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Take part in each part to receive an EIT Labeled Certificate. Are you hungry for knowledge and new skills? Join us and: 🌱 Develop #DesignThinking and persona creation skills! 🌱 Discover how to effectively manage New Product Development Projects! 🌱 Learn how to apply #AI in NPD-related fields and innovate your approach! 🌱 Share your experiences with directors, managers, researchers, scientists and other experts working in the agri-food industry! Limited spots available. 📌 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/dzpiTdeT 📖 Learn more and check your eligibility: https://lnkd.in/dYq8KEm6 Let’s develop and shape the future of the food industry! 🔗 Tag someone who should see this! EIT Food Aarhus University Technion - Israel Institute of Technology University of Warsaw #Innovation #NPD #FoodCreation

Why are 76% of Europeans prioritising health in their food choices, yet remain sceptical of new products? That question reflects one of the many challenges discussed yesterday at "Advancing Food Systems in Europe", hosted at the NCBR Office in Brussels under the patronage of the Polish presidency of the Council of the European Union.   🔬 It starts with trust. Klaus G. Grunert (Aarhus University) explained why consumer trust is crucial in making healthier, more sustainable food choices the norm. Without trust, even the best innovations struggle to reach the market. "Consumers seek information, but they need clear information. Trust comes from transparency and simplicity. Our role is to guide them by making choices accessible without overwhelming them"- he said.   🧬 Science is the foundation. Following this, Carsten Carlberg (InLife) explored vitamin D’s role in healthy ageing and introduced some of the EIT Food Healthy Ageing Think & Do Tank work.   🚀 Then comes innovation. The industry session, led by Adam M. Adamek, PhD (#EITFood) showcased solutions that could redefine the future of food:   ✅ Fermentation breakthroughs – Probios, extending shelf life by 42% while reducing preservatives. ✅ Personalised nutrition – NutriDesign Lab, translating health research into real food solutions. ✅ Regenerative agriculture – Živá Záhrada, connecting 380+ farmers to sustainable supply chains. ✅ AI-powered farming – Agribot, cutting food waste and increasing yields. The session featured a discussion with Paweł Harycki (EIT Food) and startups on the importance of integrating health-focused food innovations into everyday choices.   And yet, innovation alone isn’t enough. As Adam Adamek put it: "The most promising breakthroughs happen when startups and industry work together to turn ideas into real impact. By supporting over 200 industry partnerships across Europe, funding research, and accelerating startups, EIT Food ensures that innovation doesn’t just stay in the lab – it reaches consumers, improves health, and drives real change in the food system."   📢 Finally, the bigger picture. The policy session addressed how to ensure food innovation reaches consumers, not just research labs. Iwona Kieda (FoodForce Network & InLife), emphasised the need for strong partnerships between research, policymakers, and industry to turn science into real-world solutions.   Do you know of other great examples of food innovation making a real impact? We’d love to hear your thoughts - share your experiences in the comments! ⬇️   🙏 A huge thank you to Polish Science Contact Agency PolSCA, NCBR Office in Brussels, East Poland House in Brussels for making this event a success. 📸: Courtesy of the organisers. Partners and media patrons: InLife, Uniwersytet Medyczny w Białymstoku, Forum Akademickie, Fundacja Edukacyjna Perspektywy Press 💙 Do you want to work with us on #ImprovingFoodTogether? Find out more about becoming an EIT Food partner 👉 bit.ly/4e4Q6GV

How you can collaborate with EIT Food and be part of the world’s largest agrifood innovation community? Join us on April 8th (details below) for a webinar covering EIT Food’s core activities, partnership models, and upcoming opportunities. Whether you're already involved or just exploring, this session will give you key insights and real success stories from partners.

Join us for an exclusive webinar on transforming the #foodsystem! Are you passionate about revolutionizing the #agrifood sector? Curious about how to join the world’s largest agrifood #innovation community? 🌍 Save this date! 📅 April 8th 🕙 Time: 10:00 - 11:30 CEST 🌐 Event link: https://lnkd.in/drE436vD This interactive webinar will explore partnership opportunities and provide an in-depth look at EIT Food’s core activities and initiatives. Whether you're already a partner or considering collaboration, you’ll gain valuable insights into: 🔹 Our innovation, public affairs, education, and entrepreneurship programs 🔹 New initiatives and future collaboration opportunities 🔹 Success stories from our partners 🔹 Diverse partnership models at EIT Food 🔹 A live Q&A with our partnership team Don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow with EIT Food! 🌱 #EITFood #Webinar

🚀 Big Ideas Start Here – EIT Jumpstarter 2025 is open for applications!  Got a game-changing idea and need support to transform it into a prosperous startup? Let’s make it happen together! 💡 What is #EITJumpstarter?  It is a European pre-accelerator programme that guides you and equips you with all the necessary tools to become a successful entrepreneur! This year, we’re introducing exciting new categories to help even more innovators turn their ideas into successful startups! While the names may be fresh, each category remains powered by our trusted Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs): Explore the categories and find the best fit for your idea:  Food & #Agritech – powered by EIT Food  Rebuild Ukraine – powered by EIT Health  Healthcare – powered by EIT Health  Metals, Minerals, Advanced Materials & Industrial Side Streams – powered by EIT RawMaterials  Energy & Renewables – powered by EIT InnoEnergy  Advanced & Green Manufacturing – powered by EIT Manufacturing  Smart Cities & Mobility – powered by EIT Urban Mobility  New European Bauhaus (NEB) 2 – powered by EIT Culture & Creativity Don’t miss out! Apply by 2nd April and kick-start the adventure of a lifetime!  👉 Submit your application here: https://bit.ly/4aIM2LO #ImprovingFoodTogether

Is it a new era for #biotech collaboration? 🌱🔬 Biotech is in the spotlight like never before, and here at #BIOKET in Brussels, we're diving into the key topics shaping its future. At this pivotal moment, we're thrilled to share insights and discuss what lies ahead.    📊 We’ve launched The Harnessing the Economic and Environmental Benefits of Advanced Biotechnology report, developed by McKinsey & Company in collaboration with EIT Food and Partners — The Good Food Institute, L'Oréal, Evonik, dsm-firmenich, Arsenale Bioyards, Invert, Lallemand, Darwin International, Basecamp Research, Cradle, and others, as part of the AB4S Advanced Biotech for Sustainability initiative.    This report highlights biotechnology's transformative potential, projecting by 2040:   🌍 Carbon abatement of 3-4 gigatons of CO₂ (5% of global emissions),   🌍 Land savings of 2-4 million square kilometres,   🌍 Freshwater savings of 250-500 billion cubic meters annually,   🌍 $1 trillion in economic value creation, including $0.6 trillion driven by advancements in #agriculture and #food.    It also offers executives, investors, and policymakers actionable insights to unlock this potential! 👉 Got interested? Read it yourself >>> https://lnkd.in/dU2DK4T6 After the launch Richard Zaltzman joined industry leaders to discuss how pre-competitive collaboration can accelerate biotech innovation. He emphasised that companies must move beyond words to concrete actions, including financial commitments.   💬 Richard Zaltzman on collaboration: “We discussed how to build momentum in this race, which hinges on companies making real commitments. No one is coming to save them — there’s no fairytale ending. Companies must act themselves. Financial commitment is key. While verbal agreements are common, real progress happens when companies invest money, pooling resources together.”    📚 During its workshop EIT Food provided short introductions to:  🟩 The future European AgriFood Advanced Biotech Alliance – presented by Lorena Savani and Kevin Camphuis  🟥 The EIT Food Biotech Portfolio   🟦 The EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank   💬 Marja-Liisa Meurice Pihlstrom, leader of the EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank, highlights: “Food security is one of the biggest challenges of our time. With biotechnology, we can unlock new solutions — precision fermentation, mycoproteins, and molecular farming — that create sustainable proteins while strengthening economic resilience. The EIT Food Protein Diversification Think Tank is working to connect all stakeholders and accelerate these innovations, shaping policies and supporting farmers and businesses to make biotech-powered food a reality.” EIT Food leads the transformation of the #agrifood sector by fostering collaboration among industry leaders, policymakers, research institutions, and entrepreneurs.    🤝 Become an EIT Food Partner! https://lnkd.in/dqKpdZ8A

🚨 Last Call! Only 3 days left to express your interest in organising an EIT Food Startup Awareness Event for your local agrifood ecosystem in 2025! ⏰ Application deadline: 14 March 2025, 23:59 CET. 📍 This opportunity is open to organisations based in the following countries: • Albania • Montenegro • Bosnia and Herzegovina • North Macedonia ‼️ Don’t miss out — apply now! 📍 More details here: https://lnkd.in/dkqacdiG #AgriFoodInnovation #StartupEcosystem #EventOrganisers #EITFood

🚀 We are looking for Experts & Workshop Providers – join EIT Food Accelerator Network Warsaw Hub! 📢 Call for applications – deadline: 14 March 2025, 11:00 CET. 🟥 Experts – We need Specialists in tech validation, corporate readiness, and investment readiness to mentor startups. 👉 More details & application: https://lnkd.in/dDAxHQcb 🟥 Workshop Providers – We are looking for Professionals to deliver high-impact sessions on pitching, corporate readiness, investment readiness, startup growth, legal matters, and more. 👉 More details & application: https://lnkd.in/dMqzqmkX 💡 About FAN Warsaw: The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) Warsaw Hub supports early-stage agrifood startups developing solutions for future-resilient agriculture. As part of the pan-European EIT Food FAN programme, it helps startups validate their technology, refine business models, and connect with investors & corporate partners. Join us as an Expert or a Workshop Provider! #AgriFoodInnovation #StartupSupport #Mentorship #WorkshopFacilitation #EITFood

Polish Educators! Discover the World of STEAM with the STREAM IT Project – Join a Series of 6 Inspiring Webinars! 🟣 Participation is free of charge, but registration is required. 🟣 Please note: The workshops will be conducted in Polish. #TeachingExcellence #InnovativeTeaching #EITFood #STEAMEducation #STREAMITProject