News and Impact stories
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 •
7 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 !
News •
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
News •
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
News •
25 Feb 2025 •
6 minutes read
From microlearning to mindset shift: new mobile courses fit into the bigger picture
Gen Z innovators win ‘Menu for Change’ challenge
News •
20 Feb 2025 •
14 minutes read
Press Release : EIT Food, the Seeding The Future Foundation and the Young Professionals Platform have announced the winning teams of the Menu for Change Challenge
From concept to sustainable product: Ariana Alva Ferrari is the co-founder of German start-up Viva la Faba, pioneering ‘faba-lous’ vegan cheese made from organic faba beans.
Testimonial •
07 Jan 2025 •
17 minutes read
Starting a business wasn’t always on her radar, but the Food Solutions programme gave her career a whole new direction.
Closing 2024 : Celebrating Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Hands-On Learning
News •
18 Dec 2024 •
7 minutes read
The transformative power of Education - Nurturing a new generation of catalysts for change in the Food System
Congratulations to the Winners and 178 Food Solutions Finalists, pitching 35 innovative Prototypes!
News •
11 Dec 2024 •
25 minutes read
The Food Solutions (FS) programme goal is to raise awareness of global food challenges and promote entrepreneurship as a possible career path.
