EIT Food Alumni

🚀 Apply for the Menu for Change Challenge! (The deadline is 5 January, 2025).  🌱 Are you open to secure funding for your team, get personalized mentorship, and spotlight your ideas at Europe’s leading tech events? Regardless of whether you are already active young visionaries in the creative transformation of Europe's food system OR just paving the first path, this is   an opportunity you don't want to miss. This unique competition empowers changemakers like you to pitch projects that align with the Menu for Change manifesto - a vision designed by young leaders to create a sustainable, nutritious food future for Europe. EIT Food, Seeding The Future Foundation, FutureFoodMakers, and the Young Professionals Platform (YPP) are thrilled to invite YOU to the Menu for Change Challenge   and support you in the realisation of your vision! Why Participate? 💸 Funding Opportunities: Win the resources you need to bring your project to life or scale an existing initiative.  👥 Mentorship: Receive guidance from experts to grow your professional and entrepreneurial skills.  🎙️ Exclusive Exposure: Showcase your project at major events like EIT Food’s Next Bite 2025, Food Future Tech London, and SIAL Paris.  Who Can Apply? -Anyone between the ages of 18-30 -You must be based in a European country (including Switzerland, Bosnia and Herzegovina, UK, and Turkey) -Your project must align with one of the six key priorities of the Menu for Change manifesto.  How to Apply: -Form a Team: Gather your team of three. -Choose Your Focus: Review the Menu for Change manifesto and decide how your project addresses one of its priorities. -Submit Your Idea: Share a new project idea or an existing project that needs scaling. Don’t miss this chance to lead the change! Apply today and help shape the future of food in Europe. Find more details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dxiVvjhi 🔗 Direct link to the application: https://lnkd.in/eRGd3r8W IAAS (International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences) YPARD EIT Food Education

🚀 Join the EIT Food Alumni Board as the new Communications Intern! 🌱 Are you a student passionate about the agrifood sector and looking to gain valuable experience while making a real impact? We’re excited to announce an open volunteer position for Communications on the EIT Food Alumni Board! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get involved, as you'll have more flexibility to dedicate time while representing your peers. 🔑 Benefits of joining the team: - Represent students in the growing agrifood sector. - Opportunities (yes, multiple) to travel and connect with students, distinguished speakers, and agri-food professionals across Europe. - Be part of shaping and participating in exciting events, like the mentorship programme, online events, and more ... - Gain hands-on communications and leadership experience while contributing to impactful projects. - Build a strong network of alumni and industry experts that can help boost your future career. 🎯 Our expectations: - Support Alumni events. - Assist Country Representatives with their local events to ensure smooth operations and promotion. Ready to take on this rewarding role and be at the heart of the EIT Food Alumni community? 🌍 We’re looking for someone organized, creative, and ready to jump in! Send us a message or drop a comment if you're interested. #EITFoodAlumni #VolunteerOpportunity #Agrifood #Communications Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Julia Dutkiewicz Dasha Shvaikovskaya Rodolfo Dimasi Mirna Germšek

🚨 Planning for the weekend? Don't forget to join our Thematic Webinar: Food Safety Culture Management - What You Need to Know! Register now for a shorter seminar session, designed to provide high-quality insights without taking up too much of your time. Athanasios Stathopoulos will walk us through the key elements of building and sustaining a strong food safety culture, integrating social sciences, cultural studies, and behavioral insights for a well-rounded understanding. 🚀 🔗 Register now to secure your spot for this focused, high-value session. ⏰ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 15𝐭𝐡 from 10:00-11:00 CET 🖱️ Registrer at: https://lnkd.in/dHrRmr_G Modeartor of the event: Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. #FoodSafety #Webinar #EITFood EIT Food Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Rodolfo Dimasi Slađana Lovrić Dasha Shvaikovskaya Mirna Germšek Julia Dutkiewicz

🧠NEW DATE for our 7th Thematic Webinar: Food Safety Culture Management - What You Need to Know! 🚨 Join us for a short and impactful session on 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 15𝐭𝐡, from 10:00-11:00 CET, where we will dive into the essentials of Food Safety Culture Management with an exceptional speaker, Athanasios Stathopoulos, Food Safety Culture Expert & Founder of Social-Food This shorter, seminar session is designed to provide high-quality insights without taking up too much of your time. Thanasis, with 15+ years of experience in the food industry, will walk us through the key elements of building and sustaining a strong food safety culture, integrating social sciences, cultural studies, and behavioral insights for a well-rounded understanding. 🚀 🔗 Register now to secure your spot for this focused, high-value session. ⏰ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 15𝐭𝐡 from 10:00-11:00 CET 🖱️ Registrer at: https://lnkd.in/dHrRmr_G #FoodSafety #Webinar #EITFood Modeartor of the event: Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Rodolfo Dimasi Slađana Lovrić Dasha Shvaikovskaya Mirna Germšek Julia Dutkiewicz

🌿Algae Biotechnology: 7th International Techniques and Opportunities for a Sustainable Bioeconomy (11th - 13th November 2024 Online). Fantastic list of confirmed expert speakers from around the world (see below): 🚀 Applications are open until 9am CET Monday November 4th! Only a few places left! Gain essential training in algal biology, culturing, growth, and biotechnology, with real-world insights from industry experts: Fantastic list of confirmed expert speakers from around the world: Dr Matthew Davey – SAMS, UK Dr. Matt Davey Dr René Groben – Matis, Iceland René Groben Dr Ulrike Schmid-Staiger – Fraunhofer, Germany Ulrike Schmid-Staiger Prof. Prof Ben Hankamer – University of Queensland, Australia Ben Hankamer Dr Katrin Geisler – University of Cambridge, UK Katrin Geisler Cecilia Rad Menéndez – CCAP, UK Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa Prof. Alison Smith, University of Cambridge, UK Alison Smith Dr Francisca Vermuelen, SAMS, UK Francisca Vermeulen Prof Imke Lang – Bremerhaven University, Germany Imke Lang Dr Scott Fulbright – Living Ink Technologies, USA Scott Fulbright Dr Alex Thomson – SAMS Scottish Association For Marine Science Dr Estefania Noriega Fernandez – European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) Estefanía Noriega Fernández Karina Akopian – EIT Food Community Manager Karina Akopian Jenny Black – The Seaweed Academy, SAMS, UK Jenny Black Jemima Cooper – Eco-Cascade, UK Jemima Cooper Dr Kyle Lauersen, King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST)) Kyle J. Lauersen Dr Björn Þór Aðalsteinsson, Matís, Iceland Matís Iceland Dr Mario Roccaro, EIT Food Mario Roccaro Prof Irmi Horst, Germany Irmi Horst Dr Konstantin Frick, Fraunhofer, Germany Konstantin Frick Dr Flavio Guidi, ITC, Gran Canaria, Spain Flavio Guidi Dr Jessica Adams, Aberystwyth University, UK Jessica Adams Dr Jorunn Skjermo Jorunn Skjermo Dr Suzi Billing, SAMS, UK Scottish Association For Marine Science Dr Lorraine Archer, University of Cambridge, UK Lorraine Archer Dr Shneel Malik, UCL, UK Shneel N. Bhayana, PhD Margarita Sidorova, https://lnkd.in/eAk2yqsX 📅 Dates: 11th - 13th November 2024 💻Format: 3 days online 🔗Apply now and join us on this journey! https://lnkd.in/exJDyAjN EIT Food EIT Food Education Barbara Mason EIT Food West EIT Food Alumni EIT Food Accelerator Network EIT Food Women in Entrepreneurship EIT Food RisingFoodStars #AlgaeBiotech hashtag #SustainableFuture hashtag #Bioeconomy

📢 Opportunity to apply for the Menu for Change Challenge! 🌱 Secure funding, get personalized mentorship, and spotlight your ideas at Europe’s leading tech events! Are you a young visionary ready to transform Europe’s food system? EIT Food, Seeding The Future Foundation, FutureFoodMakers, and the Young Professionals Platform (YPP) are thrilled to invite YOU to the Menu for Change Challenge! 🚀 This unique competition empowers changemakers like you to pitch projects that align with the Menu for Change manifesto—a vision designed by young leaders to create a sustainable, nutritious food future for Europe. You can pitch either a new idea for a project OR pitch an existing project that needs scaling. Why Participate? 💸 Funding Opportunities: Win the resources you need to bring your project to life or scale an existing initiative. 🍀 Mentorship: Receive guidance from experts to grow your professional and entrepreneurial skills. 🎙 Exclusive Exposure: Showcase your project at major events like EIT Food’s Next Bite 2025, Food Future Tech London, and SIAL Paris. 👥 Who Can Apply? -Anyone between the ages of 18-30 -You must be based in a European country (including Switzerland, UK, and Turkey) -Your project must align with one of the six key priorities of the Menu for Change manifesto. ✨ How to Apply: -Form a Team: Gather your team of three. -Choose Your Focus: Review the Menu for Change manifesto and decide how your project addresses one of its priorities. -Submit Your Idea: Share a new project idea or an existing project that needs scaling. 🔗Find more details and apply here: https://lnkd.in/dxiVvjhi Don’t miss this chance to lead the change! Apply today and help shape the future of food in Europe. 🌱 #opportunity #youthengagement #foodsystems #funding EIT Food IAAS (International Association of Students in Agricultural and Related Sciences)World Food ForumYPARDEIT Food Education

Welcome to our monthly roundup of exciting opportunities for October and early November! This is a prime time to explore cutting-edge research, engage with fellow professionals, and expand your knowledge across a variety of agrifood-related topics. 💡 #monthlyroundup #foodtech #foodtechnology #foodsystemstransformation #agrifood

🚨 Don't Miss Our 7th Thematic Webinar: Food Safety Culture Management - What You Need to Know! 🚨 Join us for a short and impactful session on October 25th, from 10:00-11:00 CET, where we will dive into the essentials of Food Safety Culture Management with an exceptional speaker, Athanasios Stathopoulos , Food Safety Culture Expert & Founder of Social-Food This shorter, seminar session is designed to provide high-quality insights without taking up too much of your time. Thanasis, with 15+ years of experience in the food industry, will walk us through the key elements of building and sustaining a strong food safety culture, integrating social sciences, cultural studies, and behavioral insights for a well-rounded understanding. 🚀 🔑 Why attend? 🔸Learn from a leading expert with a proven track record in Food Safety Management Systems (FSMS) 🔸Explore how to engage management and track the long-term impact of food safety seminars 🔸Gain interdisciplinary insights that go beyond standards, involving cultural and behavioral studies 🔸Get a glimpse into the evolution of food safety practices and innovations 🔸This is a unique opportunity to hear from someone with deep industry knowledge, and you don't want to miss it! 🔗 Register now to secure your spot for this focused, high-value session.  ⏰ October 25th, from 10:00-11:00 CET 🖱️ Registrer at: https://lnkd.in/gxrZA-XF #FoodSafety #Webinar #EITFood Modeartor of the event: Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Rodolfo Dimasi Slađana Lovrić Dasha Shvaikovskaya Mirna Germšek Julia Dutkiewicz

🍸 EIT Food Alumni - Aperitivo in Rome! Heading to the EIT Food NEXT Bite event in Rome? Why not start the evening early and reconnect with fellow alumni over drinks! 🎉 We’re excited to invite all EIT Food Alumni to join us for a casual Aperitivo on Monday, 14th October, the evening before the big event. This is the perfect chance to catch up, network, and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Rome’s city center. 🌟 🕕 When: Monday, 14th October, we start at 18:00, but you can join us later! 📍 Where: Rome, Cargo al Pigneto Come for the drinks, stay for the conversation. Let’s make this a great start to the days of innovation and insights at NEXT Bite! 🍷 RSVP in the comments below or send us a message. Looking forward to seeing you all there! #EITFoodAlumni #Networking #RomeAperitivo https://lnkd.in/e7EFtwXr Rodolfo Dimasi Glenn 🥦 Mathijssen Lorenzo Conti Laurie Lancee Julia Dutkiewicz Dasha Shvaikovskaya Begüm ÖNAL, ph.d. Mirna Germšek Slađana Lovrić

🔎 [We're #hiring] Ecotrophelia Europe EEIG is looking for a Junior Project Manager to join its team! 📍 Remote from Belgium or Spain. 🕛 Full or part-time role 🤝 1-year contract renewable #FoodInnovation #FoodIndustry #Innovation #Ecotrophelia #EcotropheliaEurope 📢 Applications close on October 8th, please send your CV and motivation letter to: marine.lonjou@ecotrophelia.org👇