RIS Summer Schools TASK A2101 Activity Management

The RIS Summer Schools program will provide 3 very different, complementary experien􀆟al contexts focused on entrepreneurship, (co-)crea􀆟on of entrepreneurial and innova􀆟ve ideas. The themes are focused on EIT Focus Areas, and do not overlap, either for 􀆟ming nor context. The common character is the emphasis on prac􀆟cal approaches and on the highly mul􀆟disciplinary competencies, which will a􀆩ract a wide community of learners, from different disciplines, leading to a unique selling point for the ac􀆟vity. The learning process will enhance the mul􀆟ple dimensions of the different issues covered (needs of food consumers, resource-efficient food system, sustainability, smart technologies). Our approach aims to provide the par􀆟cipants with the state of the art, and experiences from entrepreneurs, to make each student co-builder of her / his own knowledge and aware of the different phases that lead to it. The path is composed by a func􀆟onal and progressive series of modules, where students will acquire skills through a hands-on approach to problem solving, working in teams, and keeping track of the progress of solu􀆟on development. Stakeholders will be ac􀆟vely involved since the beginning, linking the Idea Genera􀆟on Phase to the na􀆟onal/regional S3 key issues on the Food Industry, while Industry partners will offer mentorship and guidance to the students throughout the process. The training will focus on crea􀆟ng entrepreneurial mindsets, developing team working capabili􀆟es among students with very different backgrounds, in a process of learning by doing that connects local needs with a large interna􀆟onal network, through a highly mul􀆟disciplinary and technical context. The SS in Targeted Nutri􀆟on, comprised by a warm-up online course and a follow-up onsite experience, will make young academics able to familiarize with the expecta􀆟ons, trust issues and needs of hypersensi􀆟ve consumers who require targeted nutri􀆟on solu􀆟ons and services. The SS in Circular Business Models aims to connect students with insights into current academic/ industry trends on sustainable circular and bio-based food systems by enhancing the biodiversity of local systems combining tradi􀆟on with innova􀆟on aiming at feeding humanity in the most sustainable way. The SS in digital food chains, the par􀆟cipants will be exposed to a series of modules presen􀆟ng the state of the art, and teams will be created that will brainstorm on novel applica􀆟ons, understanding gaps and opportunites, and be faced with the interface between technology and food systems. The program will then bring the brightest and most entrepreneurial minds together to innovate and create new values in food chains through the implementa􀆟on of digital technologies.