FOODITY & DRG4FOOD joint matchmaking event for startups, SMEs and researchers
If you are applying for open calls from both the FOODITY and DRG4FOOD projects, take note of this unique opportunity to connect with leading researchers, innovative startups and SMEs, and find potential partners for these calls. Be quick to register! Organisations will be offered a pitching slot on a first-come, first-served basis. Join us for […]
Results of the FOODITY Open Call #1
At FOODITY, we are on a mission to revolutionise food systems, prioritising health, sustainability and data sovereignty, and driving positive change for both people and the planet. Selecting the beneficiaries of our Open Call #1 has marked a significant milestone in our journey. They are now part of our 12-month Pilot Development Programme and will receive funding […]
Meet the coordinator behind FOODITY: Samuel Almeida, EU projects manager at F6S
Our FOODITY team comprises passionate and dedicated professionals from seven organisations across seven European countries. From Austria to Ireland, we all share a common purpose: to foster a digital ecosystem for food and nutrition solutions that upholds individuals’ right to personal data sovereignty in Europe. To introduce FOODITY and the stories behind the project, let’s […]
Food for thought: The EU food 2030 pathways data strategy for the food system
How does data support the transition towards more sustainable, healthy, inclusive food systems? This was the guiding question for the “Food for Thought” session we held with representatives from the European Commission, the Sustainability Consortium and our sister project, DRG4Food, at the beginning of February 2024. After a brief introduction by Samuel Almeida and Kai Hermsen, coordinators of FOODITY and DRG4Food, respectively, […]
Meet the Innovators From FOODITY Open Call 1
At FOODITY, we are thrilled to announce the six innovators we have selected in our first open call: our FOODITY innovators. From Slovenia to Turkey, these ambitious, multidisciplinary teams will shape groundbreaking data-driven solutions for food and nutrition respectful of users’ personal data sovereignty with the support of our Pilot Development Programme, through which they […]
Conclusions from the photovoice workshop organized by Jibe Company in Sofia
In June and July 2023, the FOODITY partner Jibe Company, dedicated to “developing eBusiness solutions that empower people in a connected world”, hosted an interactive PhotoVoice workshop in Sofia, Bulgaria. The workshop had seven participants, ages ranging from mid-20s to late 50s, from various backgrounds, interests and origins. The participants included both native Bulgarians and […]
Exploring personal data management in the F6S-organized photovoice workshop in Coimbra
On 23 September 2023, the FOODITY partner F6S organised the Portugal hub PhotoVoice workshop in Coimbra. In addition to the main organiser and moderator, seven people (five women and two men) participated. Their average age was 38, the majority had at least a Master’s Degree, and all were exploring the PhotoVoice methodology for the first time. Having introduced the […]
Insights from ZSI’s photovoice workshop on food and nutrition data in Vienna
In July 2023, the FOODITY partner Centre for Social Innovation (ZSI) hosted an insightful PhotoVoice workshop in Vienna, Austria, where eight participants from diverse backgrounds delved into the intricate realm of food and nutrition data. Spanning ages 21 to 60 and representing a balanced mix of genders, the group offered a kaleidoscope of perspectives. The workshop proved […]
Workshop on data, privacy, and food systems: Building trust and collaboration
In recent years, the growing importance of data in shaping various industries, including the food sector, has become evident. With the potential to improve food systems and enhance consumer experiences, the exchange of personal data has emerged as a critical topic for discussion. To delve into the possibilities and challenges associated with data collection concerning […]
[Video] FOODITY & DRG4FOOD funding opportunities: Ask us anything!
[Video] FOODITY & DRG4FOOD funding opportunities: Ask us anything! On July 4th 2023, we held an open calls pre-launch session together with our sister project, DRG4FOOD. Over the next two years, both our projects will each run two open calls, the first coming as early as September 2023. We will provide nearly 4 million EUR […]