During the intensive programme, participants of this school, which EIT Food organises, will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue diverse career opportunities within the food system. This programme will empower participants to apply innovative thinking and problem-solving abilities to create impactful solutions within the food industry. Whether it's developing sustainable farming practices, creating new food products, analyzing food systems, or driving policy changes, graduates of this program will be well-prepared to embark on entrepreneurial paths in the dynamic field of food innovation. 

Impact and significance

The Circular AgriFood School has several unique selling points and advantages to the participants:

• Challenge-Based Approach: participants are presented with real-world challenges from industry and academic partners. This approach goes beyond theoretical learning and provides participants with the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills to solve practical problems. By working on these challenges, participants gain valuable hands-on experience and develop innovative solutions that can have a real impact in the agrifood sector.

• Immersive Experience: The program offers an immersive week in Portugal, where participants have the opportunity to collaborate directly with mentors and industry partners. 
  This hands-on experience allows participants to deepen their understanding of circularity, build relationships with professionals in the field, and further develop their ideas and solutions. The immersive experience enhances the practical application of knowledge and provides a unique networking opportunity for participants.

• Focus on Cutting-Edge Technologies: The school places a strong emphasis on the most up-to-date deep-tech innovations available for implementing circular practices in the agrifood sector. Participants gain knowledge about the latest advancements in precision agriculture, digital solutions for supply chain optimization, waste valorisation technologies, and sustainable packaging innovations.

• Recognition and Final Prize: The school offers participants the chance to pitch their ideas and solutions to a panel of experts, which can lead to future ventures/, collaborations, and partnerships.

This course is intended for anybody interested who has some basic understanding of the subject matter and wants to deepen their knowledge. The duration is as follows:

• From the 8th September to 19th September 2025 (online)

• From the 29th September to 3rd October 2025 (in-person; Setúbal Portugal)

   

Registration Fees

Full course (online and in-person): EUR 423.5 (general rate), VAT included

Only online course: EUR 181.5 (general rate), VAT included