Power’s Out? Innovation’s On ⚡️

30^th of April, 2025

Dear BGI’s Community,

Lost power yesterday? You weren’t alone - half the Iberian Peninsula did too ⚡️
While the lights went out, we were lighting up new opportunities for entrepreneurs, researchers and students across agrifood, urban mobility and innovation.

If you work in energy, transport, IT, or public policy, our Digitalizing Mobility course is here to help you future proof systems before the next blackout hits - when the grid fails, smart systems and digital solutions matter more than ever.

Wishing you a great week ahead! 👋

The BGI Team

Get Involved With Us

🚀 Ready to test your Hydroponics, Aquaculture or Soil and Soilless Innovation?

Join TestBed and bring your agrifood solutions to life with real-world testing and expert feedback.

Learn more!

🚀 Are you an SME ready to propose industry challenges or a Startup/Researcher with innovative solutions to solve them?

Join us in the Open Innovation & Challenge-Based Program to collaborate, innovate, and drive impactful solutions!

Learn more!

Opportunities

Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) | EIT Food

EWA supports early-stage women entrepreneurs in the agrifood sector, helping them develop their business ideas into impactful ventures. Through mentoring, training and access to a wide network, this initiative boosts confidence and skills to lead the future of sustainable food systems.

Applications until May 25th!

Agrifood Disruptor

The AgriFood Disruptor program supports entrepreneurs and researchers in validating and scaling innovative technologies. Through tailored mentoring, industry connections, and funding opportunities, it helps disruptive solutions reach market and impact faster.

Apply by May 25th!

Blue Economy Acceleration

The Blue Economy Acceleration is looking for early-stage innovators working to protect and regenerate marine ecosystems. Whether you're working on ocean pollution, advancing offshore renewables or innovating in sustainable fisheries, this program offers mentoring, strategic connections, and support to scale your solution.

Applications end on May 25^th!

Don’t Miss Out

Would you like to become a GreenTeacher? 🌱 Join the upcoming FoodEducators webinar on May 7^th (18:00–19:00) and learn how to bring food literacy and sustainable gardening into your classroom!

This session offers practical tools and interactive resources for educators looking to inspire the next generation. Register here.

Been part of EWA or know someone who has? 🚀 EIT Food has launched the CERES Awards to spotlight standout innovators from Southern Europe. With two categories tailored for women entrepreneurs in agrifood - whether you're just starting out or scaling up.

Applications are open until May 5th, here.

Deloitte’s latest report highlights the growing traction of regenerative agriculture, but adoption still lags due to funding gaps, complex value chains, and limited technical know-how. A call for collaboration aims to turn ambition into action and scale sustainable farming.

Read the full report here.

Alumni Highlight

From Classroom to Real Impact: Inspire Schools 📚

“My experience was truly inspiring!
Taking part in both the online sessions and the immersive week in Portugal gave me a deep understanding of circularity in the agrifood sector and its real-world applications. The highlight for me was working on a real challenge - helping a company turn waste into value through sustainable solutions. This pushed me out of my comfort zone and helped me grow both personally and professionally. I developed key skills like

problem-solving, team building and time management, all while collaborating with passionate experts from all Europe.”
- Eleonora Cirillo, Food Engineering (Politecnico di Milano) - testimonial from Circular Agrifood School

Inspired by Eleonora’s journey? You can be next! 🚀

Applications are open for both Inspire Schools 2025 edition - Circular Agrifood Autumn School (Sept/Oct) and the HealthySoil4Life Summer School (July/August), two challenge-based programs by EIT Food that connect students with real companies and sustainability missions across Europe:

➡️ For Circular Agrifood Autumn School, check here.

➡️ For HealthySoil4Life Summer School, check here.

Job Offers

📌 Growth and Marketing Specialist, at Sword Health

📌 Service Manager, at KPMG Portugal (Lisbon)

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