Future of Food

Europe must transform its relationship with food. Agrifood systems are among the main drivers of climate change, resource depletion, waste, malnutrition and obesity. Innovation is needed at every stage of the food chain – from farm to fork – and this is where EIT Food leads the way.

EIT Food, a Knowledge and Innovation Community of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), is making Europe’s food system healthier, more sustainable and resilient. As the world’s largest food innovation community, it connects startups, corporates, researchers, investors and consumers to accelerate change and bring breakthrough solutions to market.

EIT Food invests in ideas and people shaping a fair, future-fit food system for all. 

EIT Food can help you through:

• Entrepreneurial education – join a wide range of online courses, professional development opportunities, and master’s programmes designed to level up individual skills and strengthen workforce capabilities across the agrifood sector.
• Innovation-driven research – collaborate with Europe’s leading agrifood universities, research centres, and businesses to turn breakthrough ideas into commercial products, ingredients, and sustainable solutions.
• Business creation and acceleration – access tailored entrepreneurship programmes, expert mentoring, and Fast Track to Market funding through revenue-based financing to support mature food innovation products or services in reaching new or expanded B2B and B2C markets.

Learn more in the EIT Food factsheet