VISION4FOOD

EnVISIONing an integrated quadruple helix and RRI framework for FOOD system transformation and regional innovation ecosystem enhancement.

Welcome to VISION4FOOD! 

Join us in our mission to transform the sustainability of European food systems through innovative governance, regional collaboration, and the scaling of food system innovations. 

Stay tuned for the latest project news, updates, and relevant insights as we work together to create meaningful change and build a more sustainable food future across Europe.

Transforming EU Food Systems for a Sustainable Future

VISION4FOOD is a Horizon Europe project aiming to enhance the sustainability and resilience of European food systems. By developing innovative governance models, our goal is to empower decision-makers with better-informed strategies while driving social engagement and innovation across five diverse European regions with different innovation ecosystem maturity levels: Finland, Spain, Italy, Greece, and Poland.

Methodology

The VISION4FOOD methodology will focus in driving collaborative food system transformation through co-creation, acceleration, evaluation, and knowledge exchange. By supporting Food Innovation Platforms (FIPs), promoting Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) principles, and actively engaging stakeholders, the project aims to develop scalable and sustainable solutions. Through strategic policy advocacy and targeted dissemination, VISION4FOOD will catalyze regional innovation, driving meaningful and lasting food system change across the EU.

Regions

Our activities will be demonstrated in five different EU regions, representing varying levels of regional innovation ecosystem maturity. These will include less integrated regions (e.g., Poland), moderate innovators (e.g., Greece, Italy, Spain), and strong innovators (e.g., Finland). Additionally, we aim to extend our reach beyond these regions by involving other EU regions in mutual learning activities, fostering the development of new innovation ecosystems. This approach ensures inclusivity, particularly addressing the needs of less integrated regions in Europe.

News and events

Stay up to date! Here you will find the latest news from the project and what is on the agenda for the near future.

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VISION4FOOD research presented at Gastronomy in Transition 2026 
VISION4FOOD took part in the Gastronomy in Transition conference, held from 29 September to 1 October...
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VISION4FOOD research presented at RETASTE 2026 
VISION4FOOD was part of RETASTE 2026: Rethink Food Resources, Losses, and Waste, held from 16 to 18 September...
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VISION4FOOD co-creation workshop in Castilla y León turns priorities into concrete actions 
On 29 July 2026, VISION4FOOD held its second co-creation workshop in Valladolid, Spain, with participants...
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VISION4FOOD workshop in Wielkopolska designs missions for local food, energy and social farms
On 26 July 2026, VISION4FOOD held its second co-creation workshop at Folwark i Osada Górnica in Wielkopolska,...
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Castilla y León Introduces New Support for Local Producers
The Spanish pilot in Castilla y León has reached two important policy milestones that strengthen local...
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VISION4FOOD workshop in Ferrara defines four missions for innovation in Emilia-Romagna
On 30 June 2026, VISION4FOOD held its second co-creation workshop in Emilia-Romagna, Italy, at the Confagricoltura...
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VISION4FOOD launches Toolkit guide to help users navigate resources for food system transformation
The VISION4FOOD project has released a new video guide introducing the VISION4FOOD Toolkit, making it...
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Co-creation workshop 2 - Greece
VISION4FOOD workshop in Thessaly focuses on smart water management and digital innovation
On 25 June 2026, VISION4FOOD held its second co-creation workshop in Thessaly, Greece, with participants...
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VISION4FOOD at BEYOND Expo 2026: Connecting with the agri-food innovation community
From 17 to 19 June 2026, VISION4FOOD was represented by project partner AgroApps at BEYOND Expo in Athens,...
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First Training Session & Workshop: Knowledge brokering for food system transformation
This week, partners from the VISION4FOOD and FOSTER projects came together for an interactive workshop,...
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