Food Solutions Ecotrophelia Special Edition 2024/2025

• Have a passion and commitment to drive the transformation to a more sustainable food system 
• Currently in, or have been in, a degree in one of the following fields include, Agricultural Sciences, Food science, Nutrition, Engineering, Packaging technology, Economics and Management, Business or Marketing, Informatics and Computational science. This Programme expects predominantly M.Sc. and to some extent also B.Sc. students. 

This program is perfect for those who thrive in an environment that combines practical learning with the thrill of competition, ensuring you’re not just learning theory, but mastering the skills that will set you apart in the real world. 

Unlock your entrepreneurial potential in the dynamic world of the Food Solutions Ecotrophelia Special Edition Programme!  

By the end of the programme, you will be able to:  

•  Critically assess a real-world food industry challenges from an integrated business, scientific, ethical and inter-generational perspective.  
• Networking with industry professionals and showcasing your work that can open doors to exciting career opportunities and potential collaborations. 
• And much more!..  

Upon completion or during your entrepreneurship education, you can start a business in the food industry. You could earn your first merits from consulting or finding management work for a company. Here is a small selection of job ideas that could follow your entrepreneurship development program such as   

• Start your own business.  
• Work at a start-up  
• Consultant  
• Innovation Manager 
• Intrapreneur  

Another focus lies in development or research for companies in the food sector, as well as public institutions. Corresponding jobs are offered by state or federal government agencies and offices, insurance companies, and private consulting firms. Additionally, consider finding an accelerator program to further support and scale your entrepreneurial endeavors. Accelerator programs provide resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities to help you accelerate your business idea or career in entrepreneurship. 

In Food Solutions Ecotrophelia Special Edition, you will benefit from entrepreneurship and product development education to produce an innovative, tangible food solution. You will be supported by your host University and the opportunity to participate in the Ecotrophelia competition to make impact, grow professionally and be recognized for your contributions to the food industry.    

Programme Structure  

🏁 Project Kick-Off:  

You will attend the live kick-off event introducing you to the problem your product aims to solve and goals and requirements of the innovations, such as functionality, design, quality, safety and performance. After this event, you will be supported in the next steps for problem definition and ideation. 

💡 Entrepreneurship Spine (E-Spine):  

There are four E-Spine learning blocks spread throughout the programme, each consisting of online self-learning material, quizzes and a final task. Each learning block is designed to help you develop your venture and viable business case that will help you showcase your product in the Ecotrophelia competition.  

🎤 Presentations & Feedback:  

There are two pitch sessions between the kick-off and final pitch event where you will present your idea so far as a team and receive feedback to help you steer and improve your solution.  

♻️ Prototype Development:  

Throughout the programme, you will be supported by your host University to design and develop a prototype for your solution as a team.  

🏆 Final Pitch Event and Submissions:  

Before June, you will submit your final assignments in Canvas and present your pitch live to a jury panel. There will also be prizes presented to winning teams.  

Join us on this extraordinary journey to shape the Food Systems Industry!