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Vision

Vision

The vision of FOSTER is to build a foundation from which a new Knowledge and Innovation (K&I) governance structure for Europe’s food system can emerge. This new structure is needed because the current K&I system in the European Research Area (ERA) is insufficient to address the emerging challenges of nourishing Europe in a healthy, affordable and sustainable way.

A Food System Knowledge and Innovation System (FOKIS) is the result of a better K&I structure, combined with inclusive and broader research, and through participation, not just from the academia/science groups, but also from citizens. FOKIS will better equip the ERA to support citizens, academia, companies, policy actors, and other groups, in the transition towards a more sustainable and innovative food system.