EIT Food Hub in Czechia

EIT Food is one of Europe's largest food initiatives, which aims to make the food system more sustainable, healthier and more credible. It focuses on connecting the academic, research and industrial sectors, transferring knowledge and supporting innovative entrepreneurship.

EIT Food aims to increase skills and entrepreneurship in the agri-food sector, including education, and to actively strengthen the potential of SMEs. The aim is to accelerate innovation, create jobs, strengthen the position of businesses and increase Europe's competitiveness, especially in the areas of alternative proteins, sustainable agriculture, targeted nutrition, sustainable aquaculture, digital traceability and circular food systems.

EIT Food Hub represents EIT Food in the Czech Republic; its aim is to strengthen local innovation ecosystems and implement activities and program portfolios under the Regional Innovation Scheme (RIS). More information on the EIT Food Regional Innovation Scheme can be found at https://eit.europa.eu/activities/outreach/eit-regional-innovation-scheme-ris