Objectives

Objectives
In order to build a foundation from which a new Knowledge and Innovation (K&I) governance
structure for Europe’s food system can emerge, Foster has programmed its work based in six Specific Objectives (SO).

SO1
Combine existing food systems scientific knowledge with foresight expertise, and use information and communication technologies

SO2
Build and stabilize a skilled community of scientists, people of citizen driven initiatives and policy makers in the ERA to enable them to foster food system transition processes

SO3
Experience knowledge co-creation in CDI

SO4
Examine governance options in the Research & Innovation (R&I) domain to support and sustain a shift in the EU's R&I regime towards fostering food systems innovation

SO5
Engage with future food system thinkers in the European Research Area

SO6
Produce a novel understanding on how, and to which degree, a knowledge and innovation system transformation can be catalyzed and sustained in the long term