Hungry Ecocities -Winners announced
We’re thrilled to announce the selection of 10 exceptional European SMEs as the winners of Hungry EcoCities’ 2nd Open Call!
Earlier this year, 2024, we invited forward-thinking SMEs and start-ups in the food chain to join us in shaping a more healthy, sustainable, and inclusive agri-food system.
Now, it’s time to meet the 10 visionary companies from 9 countries leading the charge in developing innovative prototypes to make our food chain more transparent, responsible, and sustainable.
Meet the winners
What winners receive
Each winning SME will receive up to €45,000 in funding, along with a comprehensive 14-month support programme to develop and test their innovative solutions. They will have access to scientific expertise from the Hungry EcoCitiesscientist group, collaborate with artists for creative experimentation and prototyping, and benefit from project’s earlier developed tools and a network of knowledge hubs.
Anca Marin, Open Call Coordinator, shared her enthusiasm: “We’re excited to work with these innovative SMEs. Their enthusiasm and dedication will drive meaningful change in the agri-food sector. By blending art and cutting-edge technology with traditional practices, we’re opening new paths to a more sustainable food future.”
What’s next
The selected SMEs will be paired with artists and the Hungry EcoCities consortium to form dynamic teams.
Together, they will tackle real-world challenges in the food industry, creating prototypes that could reshape how we produce, distribute, and consume food.
Project timeline
About hungry Ecocities
Hungry EcoCities is a European-funded project that aims to redefine the future of food production and consumption. By bringing together artists, technology experts, and food industry innovators, the project tackles the dual challenges of rapid urbanization and climate change. The project’s key goals are to:
1. Make the food chain more transparent, inclusive, and sustainable
2. Build connections between different stakeholders in the food chain
3. Promote more informed and sustainable consumption patterns
4. Leverage the power of art and AI to address pressing issues in our global food system
For more information visit: Hungry EcoCities – S+T+ARTS.
This HungryEcoCities project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme under grant agreement 101069990.