All Activities

June 15th: InnoFood & Co

Events

SAVE-THE-DATE – The Cluster Food & Nutrition organizes the second edition of its annual event to connect with the actors of the agri-food ecosystem in Switzerland. Stay updated and join us to discover solutions for a healthy and sustainable food!

March 30th: Optimizing resources

Events

The event aims to ask the right questions about resources optimization to boost sustainability in the agrifoodtech system. Swiss and international players who have successfully taken the step of innovation will share their stories. Participants will be challenged during participatory discussions, speed-dating and exhibitions.

Future Food Initiative – Call for Proposals

Opportunities

In 2019, EPFL and ETH have launched Future Food Initiative together with Bühler, Givaudan and Nestlé. We are pleased to inform you that the final call for the Future Food Initiative is now open. This call is directly inviting professors at EPFL and ETH to submit project proposals.

Edible drone for emergency scenarios

News

It may not be the tastiest meal ever flown, but EPFL researchers have developed an edible drone designed to serve as life-sustaining nutrition for people stranded in emergency situations.

Assemblée citoyenne – Politique alimentaire

News

À quoi doit ressembler une politique alimentaire pour la Suisse ? C’est la question à laquelle s’attelle la première Assemblée citoyenne suisse pour la politique alimentaire.

Flagship Initiative – call 2023

Opportunities

The Flagship Initiative aims to foster systemic innovation which helps to overcome major challenges for the economy and society. For its second call, Innosuisse has chosen one topic: Disruptive solutions for the transition towards a net zero world.

Horizon Europe – Excellent Science pillar

Opportunities

The Excellent Science pillar supports frontier research projects designed and driven by researchers through the European Research Council. It also funds fellowships and mobility of researchers, and invests in world-class research infrastructures.

Gamaya launches a unique solution with Syngenta

News

The EPFL spin-off Gamaya and Syngenta have launched a unique digital diagnostics tool for commercial use. As a result, growers will have access to a disruptive remote sensing tool that allows reliable nematode damage detection.

Enabling greenhouse energy transition

News

Voltiris – an EPFL startup – develops color-optimized solar modules to combine crop growth and energy production. By using this innovative solution, greenhouse owners can improve their energy independence, viability and sustainability.

PET-like plastic developed from biomass waste

News

EPFL scientists – in collaboration with an Austrian university – have created a new PET-like recyclable plastic that can be easily made from the non-edible parts of plants. The promising tough, heat-resistant plastic could be used for food packaging.