News and Impact stories
How EIT food fosters bioeconomy entrepreneurship: From policy to people – and back
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19 Aug 2025 •
8 minutes read
Source : Paper published in Open Access Government, 11 July 2025Contributors : Mariana Fazenda, Dr Maarten van der Kamp, Luise Heidenreich, EIT Food Education
EIT Alumni CONNECT 2025 – Continuing the Conversations from EIT Skills & Education Days
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14 Aug 2025 •
6 minutes read
17 October, Brussels Belgium
How a RIS Fellowship launched Katarzyna Polanowska into sustainable protein innovation
Testimonial •
06 Aug 2025 •
6 minutes read
Through the EIT Food RIS Fellowships programme, Katarzyna Polanowska went from academic research in Poland to managing R&D for ENOUGH, a start-up producing sustainable protein at scale. She has split her time between Poznań and Sas van…
Turning chickpeas into change: Canan’s story as founder of Vegg Foods
Testimonial •
30 Jul 2025 •
6 minutes read
Vegg Foods is turning surplus chickpeas into sustainable, plant-based products that tackle food waste and promote healthier diets. Founder Canan Tiryaki talks about her journey from academic researcher to food entrepreneur, and how EIT…
Women leading the way in food: Josune’s role as founding member of EIT Food Education's WE Lead Food programme
Testimonial •
25 Jun 2025 •
6 minutes read
Maria-Jesús Latasa, also known as Josune, is a driving force behind EIT Food’s WE Lead Food programme and a passionate advocate for female leadership in the agrifood sector.
Laura Bolognesi discovered her entrepreneurial ambitions during the MFS programme and launched an insect-based snack within 6 months.
Testimonial •
14 May 2025 •
8 minutes read
She took over an old Italian bakery brand and now develops products that combine tradition with innovation – including savoury snacks with cricket flour.
Ian Marshall: Sustainable farming, from soil to society
Testimonial •
14 May 2025 •
9 minutes read
When Ian Marshall joined the GROW programme, he already wore many hats: not just a dairy farmer, but also a seasoned politician, former President of the Ulster Farmers' Union, and an influential voice in agri-policy circles.
From lab idea to business idea: ‘Researchpreneur’ Katherine Dybdal-Grasberger wants to make a positive impact with sustainable, plant-based protein ingredients.
Testimonial •
14 Apr 2025 •
9 minutes read
Together with two other Innovator Fellowship alumnae, she founded NOLA
Press Release - Launch Geek4Food Skills Platform !
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14 Apr 2025 •
8 minutes read
AI powered platform to bridge the gap between education, employment, governance and sustainability in the agri-food sector
Inspire Impact 2024 winners shine at PitchMeBaby Event in Warsaw
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19 Mar 2025 •
4 minutes read
LoopChar, startup idea by Inspire-SAFER Alumni, combating climate change by converting agricultural waste
Iwona Kieda, WE Lead Food Alumna, became facilitator of the main course and organiser of local WE Lead Food workshops in Poland
Testimonial •
06 Mar 2025 •
10 minutes read
Feeling the power of belonging to a global network of female leaders driving food system transformation, Iwona wanted to help women in Poland access this community.
Innovations in e-learning - Launching 'Planting the Seed' concept
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25 Feb 2025 •
6 minutes read
From microlearning to mindset shift: new mobile courses fit into the bigger picture
