News and Impact stories

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 •
7 minutes read
AI powered platform to bridge the gap between education, employment, governance and sustainability in the agri-food sectorÂ

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 •
8 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

Gen Z innovators win ‘Menu for Change’ challenge
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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
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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!
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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.

Antonella Succurro: From Academic Research to Entrepreneur and Co-Founder CinSOIL
Testimonial •
10 Dec 2024 •
6 minutes read
The birth of my first child in 2020 only intensified my commitment to combating climate change.Â

EIT Food Education’s partnership with JA Europe: Creating Impact through Education
Testimonial •
04 Dec 2024 •
7 minutes read
We spoke with Sophie Norman about her journey and insights as Director of Development at JA Europe. Â

Industrial GFVP Studentships - opportunity for non-academic partners to collaborate in high-quality research training
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21 Nov 2024 •
9 minutes read
Tap into highly skilled, low-risk resources and a cost effective research partnership with our PhD Students from the Global Food Venture Programme!Find out more about the iGFVP !