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West region

EIT Food has recently merged 3 regions into one in order to better serve partners in those areas and market needs according to geographical areas. As the new West region comes together, this page will be populated with content relevant to the new region.

What we do...

We unlock innovation potential in businesses and universities, and create and ​scale agrifood startups to bring new technologies and products ​to market. ​We bring people together in order to create a healthier food system.

Our West region covers the following areas: United Kingdom, Ireland, Iceland, Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Iceland, Luxembourg, Switzerland and The Netherlands, with teams on the ground across four countries (UK, Germany, France and Belgium).

We welcome you to join our community and join us on our mission.


Welcome to the West region

We are on a mission to create the future of food together.

Explore more about EIT Food

Here at EIT Food West, we have a lot to offer. From open calls, blogs, reports, projects and more, we have something for everyone. We are a community with the same mission, to achieve a more sustainable food system for people and planet.

Opportunities for controlled environment agriculture

September 28, 2022
report
From a ploughed field to a high-tech greenhouse with artificial lighting, producers exert varying degrees of control over plant growth conditions in every type of crop production system. In our report, we explore the barriers and…

Impact Funding Framework

Deadline: September 01, 2025
open call
If you’ve got an idea that will change food systems for the better, we want to fund it.

ACTinEITFood​

2020 > 2023
project
ACTinEITFood is an exciting partnership between EIT Food and Germany’s Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Launched back in 2020, it is supporting the creation and expansion of startups that will help future-proof Germany’s food…

Report on the ruminant livestock industry and net zero targets in the UK and Ireland

March 13, 2023
report
In this report, published by EIT Food North-West in collaboration with Innovate UK KTN, we explore how the ruminant livestock industry in the UK and Ireland can achieve net zero targets.

“2nd Freising Food Dialogue” calls for more education to prevent food loss

October 25, 2023
regional news
The figures are more than frightening: the potential for avoiding food waste in Bavaria alone is an unbelievable 1.31 million tons per year - the equivalent of 73,000 fully loaded lorries! How can consumers help to actively prevent food…

Public dialogue in Weimar: "Healthy food and education absolutely belong together!"

November 21, 2023
regional news
Inexpensive and healthy- but how?
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Constituent countries

Austria

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Belgium

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France

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Germany

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Iceland

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Ireland

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Luxembourg

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Switzerland

The Netherlands

The United Kingdom

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Latest EIT Food news

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EIT Food collaborate with Glasgow Science Centre to engage children about sustainable food production

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Local citizens in Ostend create local food products that combat food waste

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Public dialogue in Weimar: "Healthy food and education absolutely belong together!"

News

“2nd Freising Food Dialogue” calls for more education to prevent food loss

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On the blog

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Discover a Day in the Life of a Farm Vet

January 05, 2024
regional blog
In this blog, we explore a day in the life of a farm veterinarian who visits different farms to help treat livestock for farmers.

Discover a Day in the Life of a Nutrition Scientist

December 04, 2023
regional blog
In this blog, we explore a day in the life of nutrition scientist who researches how the food that we eat affects our health.

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Innovation projects

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GROW: Empowering Farmers for a Sustainable Journey

2023
project
EIT Food presents GROW, a project that gives farmers an active voice and makes them leaders in shaping a sustainable and resilient food system.

RESTwithEU: Supporting the implementation of digital tools for the restaurant sector

2023
project External EIT Food Project
EIT Food is one of the partners of this project funded by the European Commission

Latest reports

Report

Report on the ruminant livestock industry and net zero targets in the UK and Ireland

Report

Report on controlled environment agriculture

Report

Report on unmet needs of SME's in North-West Europe

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Meet the EIT Food West team

    Dr Georg Schirrmacher

    Dr. Georg Schirrmacher

    Director EIT Food West Region
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    Ana Arcila

    Key Account Manager
    Anna Moskow4

    Anna Moskow

    Researcher
    Chiara menini

    Chiara Menini

    Regional Educational Manager
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    Frank Horlbeck

    Senior Regional Communications and Event Manager
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    Friederike Wagner

    Entrepreneurship Facilitator
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    Holly Knight

    Regional Finance & Administration Manager
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    Kristel Rondou-Vanden Heuvel

    Office Manager
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    Laura Elphick

    Ecosystem Manager
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    Malte Stumpenhorst

    Key Account Manager
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    Marie Brueser

    Corporate Venture Manager
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    Nazanin Khayyat

    Key Account Manager
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    Samantha Gadenne

    Corporate Venturing Manager
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    Sieglinde Mühlbauer

    Office Manager
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    Beckie Bold

    Communications Intern
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Work with us at EIT Food West

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Ecosystem Manager

Belgium, Germany, United Kingdom -
Deadline: February 06, 2024

COO EIT Food

Belgium, Germany, Poland, Spain, United Kingdom -
Deadline: February 23, 2024

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