EIT Food’s “RisingFoodStars” for 2023 - young companies at the forefront of agrifood innovation – will be showcased at the Annual Event in Riga on 27 and 28 June.
EIT Food, a leading food innovation community, has identified 13 “RisingFoodStars” – scaleups that are aiming to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all. Drawn from a pool of exceptional startups, the final group of 13 organisations were selected for their potential to revolutionise the food system with sustainable practices, carbon zero farming, and novel protein diversification.
At the EIT Food Annual Event in Riga on 27 and 28 June, the scaleups will pitch to industry leaders, policymakers, and researchers, who will gain first hand insights into their potentially groundbreaking solutions and their readiness to scale on a global stage.
Consortia building: where collaboration meets innovation:
The EIT Food 2023 Annual Event is more than just a showcase for startups—it serves as a catalyst for collaboration and partnership building. Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to explore EIT Food's key projects, including the Regenerative Innovation Portfolio and the Carbon+ Coalition. By engaging in dedicated breakout sessions, participants can delve deeper into these programmes, which are contributing to important changes within the food system.
EIT Food 'Impact Zone': connecting innovators and visionaries:
At the heart of the event lies the EIT Food 'Impact Zone'—a centralised space designed to foster meaningful connections. Here, participants seeking the perfect partners for their proposals can access guidance from the EIT Food support team. Whether forging connections with companies, organisations, or fellow participants, the Impact Zone serves as a hub for nurturing collaborations and catalysing impactful projects.
Discover the diverse attendees:
The EIT Food 2023 Annual Event attracts a diverse range of attendees committed to transforming the food system. Policymakers, industry leaders, renowned researchers, academics, and influential stakeholders will converge in Riga to exchange ideas, share insights, and shape the future of agrifood. At this event, attendees can connect with like-minded individuals and organisations, fostering a network of innovation and collaboration that propels the industry forward.
The event is publicly accessible. For more information on the EIT Food 2023 Annual Event in Riga, including how to register and to see the line-up of speakers, click here
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