Project
FOOD INNOVATION RI
Research Infrastructure for Food Bioprocess Development and Innovation Exploitation
FOOD INNOVATION RI is a project to create a distributed national research infrastructure in Greece, aiming to support research, education, and innovation in the agri-food sector by conducting pioneering research initiatives and providing researchers and professionals—both academic and industry-based—with access to top-tier facilities, knowledge, and advanced services.
The network is led by the University of Patras (as the Central Hub), collaborating with six additional Greek research organizations functioning as interconnected regional hubs: the University of Ioannina, Agricultural University of Athens, Harokopio University, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Democritus University of Thrace, and Ionian University.
FOOD INNOVATION RI’s vision is to become a key pillar in national, European, and global research ecosystems, enhancing high-quality research, education, and innovation in the agri-food sector.
To realize its vision, FOOD INNOVATION RI has outlined three strategic objectives:
- Bolstering the agri-food sector’s innovation capacity
- Creating a research network of excellence
- Providing open access services to users
The mission is to supply researchers and industry professionals with the resources needed to design, develop, refine, and leverage food products and ingredients, production processes, and new technologies in the agri-food sector. The aim is to improve human health, lower production costs, elevate product quality and sustainability, and enhance environmental performance.
Key actions
During the three-year preparatory phase, FOOD INNOVATION RI has undertaken various initiatives, including:
- Conducting pioneering research and offering educational and training activities in food bioprocessing for academic and industry researchers
- Networking and collaborating with research organizations, industry players, and European research infrastructures
- Building advanced services and state-of-the-art facilities accessible to academic, public, and industry users
- Implementing measures to strengthen the infrastructure’s sustainability, operational structure, accessibility, and long-term resilience
FOOD INNOVATION RI
Research Infrastructure for Food Bioprocess Development and Innovation Exploitation
FOOD INNOVATION RI is a project to create a distributed national research infrastructure in Greece, aiming to support research, education, and innovation in the agri-food sector by conducting pioneering research initiatives and providing researchers and professionals—both academic and industry-based—with access to top-tier facilities, knowledge, and advanced services.
The network is led by the University of Patras (as the Central Hub), collaborating with six additional Greek research organizations functioning as interconnected regional hubs: the University of Ioannina, Agricultural University of Athens, Harokopio University, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Democritus University of Thrace, and Ionian University.
FOOD INNOVATION RI’s vision is to become a key pillar in national, European, and global research ecosystems, enhancing high-quality research, education, and innovation in the agri-food sector.
To realize its vision, FOOD INNOVATION RI has outlined three strategic objectives:
- Bolstering the agri-food sector’s innovation capacity
- Creating a research network of excellence
- Providing open access services to users
The mission is to supply researchers and industry professionals with the resources needed to design, develop, refine, and leverage food products and ingredients, production processes, and new technologies in the agri-food sector. The aim is to improve human health, lower production costs, elevate product quality and sustainability, and enhance environmental performance.
Key actions
During the three-year preparatory phase, FOOD INNOVATION RI has undertaken various initiatives, including:
- Conducting pioneering research and offering educational and training activities in food bioprocessing for academic and industry researchers
- Networking and collaborating with research organizations, industry players, and European research infrastructures
- Building advanced services and state-of-the-art facilities accessible to academic, public, and industry users
- Implementing measures to strengthen the infrastructure’s sustainability, operational structure, accessibility, and long-term resilience
