As part of EIT Food's Inspire Programme, BGI and Food4Sustainability proudly introduce two Summer Schools aimed at developing a new generation of entrepreneurs and innovators equipped to shape an innovative and sustainable food system. If you're a university student, researcher, or professional keen on discovering how entrepreneurship can truly make a difference in creating a sustainable and robust food system, delve into the details of our Summer Schools below!

HealthySoils4Life promotes entrepreneurial skills and knowledge about healthy soils in a dynamic and supportive environment. Targeted at participants from RIS Countries, it aims to inspire new projects that address current challenges in soil health and agriculture.

• Language: English
  
• Format: Hybrid
  - Online: Jul. 1 - 12
  - On-site (Penha Garcia): Jul. 29 - Aug. 2 
• Price: €50 for the full course* 
• Deadline: June 15
• ECTS apply**
• Certificate of Completion
• Inspire Impact Competition: Get the chance to win prizes of up to €4000
• Lead organization: Food4Sustainability

*Waivers may apply.
**Contact the program manager for details.

Circular AgriFood dives into circularity principles and cutting-edge agrifood technologies, exploring industry challenges and opportunities. Targeted at participants from all nationalities, it fosters creativity to develop innovative, sustainable solutions.

• Language: English
  
• Format: Hybrid
  - Online: Aug. 26 - Sept. 6
  - On-site (Arruda-dos-Vinhos): Sept. 23 - 27
• Price: *
  - Full course: 100€ (Early Bird) 
  - Online course: 65€ (Early Bird)
• Deadline: August 22
• Certificate of Completion
• Inspire Impact Competition: Get the chance to win prizes of up to €4000
  
• Lead organization: BGI

*These are Early Bird prices. After August 1st, normal fees will be charged. Waivers may apply. Find out more here.

What do our Alumni say?

Success Story
'The programme taught me all the basics of establishing a framework for a startup from scratch.'

Discover José Simões' journey after participating in the Post-Harvest School (currently Circular AgriFood).

Your entrepreneurial journey begins here!

Take the first step! Our team is available to help you if you have any questions.

HealthySoils4Life | Cláudia Costa (Food4Sustainability)
Circular AgriFood | Cláudia Godinho (BGI)