Knowledge Meets Innovation
Food is at the intersection of economy, technology and sustainability, and a critical link in the global value chain.
Agriculture → Processing → Gastronomy → Digital. Innovation opportunities at every stage.
Radical solutions are needed to feed 10 billion people by 2050. Time is limited.
Biotechnology, artificial intelligence and design thinking come together.
To build a holistic ecosystem that brings all actors of food innovation together on one platform and gives ideas visibility through professional jury evaluation.
To create a strong collaboration ground between universities, research centers, entrepreneurs, public institutions, the private sector and investors, producing sustainable impact.
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Format
A sustainable and in-depth organization model held every two years.
A competitive setting where the best ideas stand out through jury evaluation.
A common production ground for academia, business, public institutions and civil society.
A transformation-focused approach from idea to product and from product to market.
AI, biotechnology, IoT and data-driven innovative solutions.
Environmentally friendly, social impact-oriented and long-term value creation.
Executive Universities
Gastronomy & Local Ecosystem
Main HostTechnology & Investment Network
Technology PartnerGlobal Network & Academic Prestige
Global PartnerAn original, category-building model positioned as a holistic food innovation olympiad with a focus on global impact.
Focused on urgent solution areas aligned with UN goals around the climate crisis and food security.
Provides implementation power through UNESCO City of Gastronomy status, strong culinary heritage and food industry infrastructure.
Carries regional value to global impact through its technology hub, investment networks and international access.
The International Food Entrepreneurship Olympiad Biennial is a multidisciplinary platform connecting innovative food ideas with global stakeholders.
