Inspire - Circular Agrifood
| Study location | Portugal, and online |
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| Type | Inspire, hybrid |
| Nominal duration | Online and in-person |
| Study language | English |
| Application fee | Early-bird rate (until 01/08/2024):
– Full course (online & in-person event): 121€; (including VAT) General rate (until 22/08/2024): – Full course (online & in-person event): 423.5€; (including VAT) – Online only course: 181.5€ (including VAT) VAT is included in all the prices. There are free places for people on parental leave; people unemployed or employed, but on a low income and people living in rural areas. Get in touch with mariana.fazenda@eitfood.eu to get your free code. No questions will be asked and no explanation is required. For group bookings get in touch with at inspire@eitfood.eu to discuss our discounted offer for group bookings with over 10 participants (including charities, students, and organisation interested in bulk places). |
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| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) |
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| Language requirements | English Good communication in English, both written and spoken |
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Overview
The CircularAgriFood Autumn School is a 15-day program providing a comprehensive
understanding of circularity in agriculture and food systems, in parallel with sessions aimed
at triggering the entrepreneurial mindset of our participants. Through a challenge-based
approach, participants gain practical skills and knowledge to design and implement solutions
in circular food systems, using cutting-edge technologies. Participants attending week 3 will
experience an immersive week in Portugal, in which they will further improve their solutions
by collaborating in-person with expert mentors.
Online weeks: 26/08/2024-06/09/2024
In-person days, Portugal: 23/09/2024-27/09/2024
Programme structure
The CircularAgriFood Autumn School will include 2 weeks of online synchronous learning (10
days) and 5 days in Portugal. Costs with housing and meals for the 5 days are included (dinner
excluded).
Modules
The CircularAgriFood Autumn School will encompass modules from 2 pillars: Circularity in
Agrifood thematic modules and Entrepreneurship modules.
Circularity in Agrifood
Circular Economy; Challenges and opportunities for circularity in the agrifood sector; Circular
Economy Business Models; Linear vs Circular nutrient usage; Technologies for closing the
nutrient loop; The role of animals in a circular agrifood system; Food supply chains and waste
hierarchy; Food waste valorization towards food and non-food products.
Entrepreneurship
Through a set of Entrepreneurship modules, you will learn how to bring your idea to the market.
The school ends with a final test. Successful participants will be granted a Certificate of Completion.
However, right after the school ends participants will have the opportunity to join the Inspire Impact competition, continue their learning, earn an additional certificate and compete for cash prizes (up to €4000).
The Inspire Impact course is free of charge for candidates who have satisfactorily completed any Inspire School.
Career opportunities
The CircularAgriFood Autumn School will boost the professional development of:
• Bachelor Students: Bachelor students interested in agrifood systems and sustainability will benefit from the school by gaining a comprehensive understanding of circularity principles and their application in the agrifood sector. They will learn about cutting-edge technologies and acquire practical skills for designing and implementing circular food systems. The key tangible takeaway for bachelor students is the knowledge and skills necessary to contribute to sustainable and circular practices in their future careers.
• Master’s Students: Master’s students pursuing degrees in STEAM will find value in the school. They will deepen their understanding of circularity principles and gain insights into the latest technologies and innovations driving circularity in the agrifood sector. The school will provide them with practical skills and an entrepreneurial lens for addressing circular challenges and opportunities. The key tangible takeaway for master’s students is a competitive edge in the job market and the ability to drive circularity in their future professional roles.
• PhD Students and Researchers: PhD students and researchers from different fields will benefit from the school by broadening their knowledge base and deepening their understanding of circularity principles specific to the agrifood sector. They will learn about cutting-edge technologies and gain insights into practical implementation strategies. The key tangible takeaway for PhD students and researchers is the opportunity to enhance their research plan, to develop an entrepreneurship mindset for bringing research to market, and to be connected to a valuable network of partners.