Call for Ambitious Projects – Food Science Lab

The FORTHEM Food Science Lab has launched a call for ambitious, co-creative projects involving external stakeholders. This call is open to students (BA, MA, PhD) and staff from all FORTHEM universities.  

FORTHEM Labs are collaborative networks bringing together students, academic staff, administrative staff and external partners to co-create innovative solutions to major societal challenges. 

Projects must involve at least two FORTHEM partner universities and one external partner (NGO, company, school, etc.) and address societal challenges related to food systems, sustainability, nutrition, and food production. Projects may be implemented in physical, hybrid or fully digital formats. Cross-Lab collaborations are encouraged.  

Funding: up to 15 000 € for one project  

Application Deadline: 15 February 2026 (11:59 pm)  

More information, eligibility criteria and the application form are available at the following link: Forthem | Detailed view