Date (Online)
8th September to 19th September 2025

Date (in-person)
29th September to 3rd October 2025

Duration
2 weeks online + 1 week in-person.

Location
Online and on-site (Arruda-dos-Vinhos, Portugal)

Level
Intermediate: suitable for students who have some basic understanding of the subject matter and want to deepen their knowledge

Applications
Open

Language
English

Immerse yourself in a sustainable AgriFood Circularity Program, where you'll acquire practical skills and knowledge in circularity and sustainability in the agrifood sector, while fostering your entrepreneurial mindset.

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Discover Circular Pathways in the Agri-Food Sector

The CircularAgriFood Autumn School is an immersive program designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of circularity principles and cutting-edge technologies within agrifood systems. By exploring challenges and opportunities for circularity, the school fosters creativity and ideation, encouraging the development of innovative solutions for real-world challenges presented by industry partners.

Who is it for?

The programme is ideal for students and researchers aiming to build expertise in circular agrifood systems:

• Bachelor Students: Gain insights into circularity principles, cutting-edge technologies, and hands-on experience to support sustainable agrifood practices.

Master’s Students (STEAM disciplines): Develop a competitive edge with advanced knowledge, practical skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset to drive circularity in future careers.

PhD Students & Researchers: Expand research perspectives, enhance implementation strategies, and connect with industry partners to bring innovations to market.

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Why Join?

Participants solve real-world challenges while gaining hands-on experience in a week-long immersive program in Portugal by:

Acquiring cutting-edge knowledge in circular agrifood systems

Developing practical skills with a challenge-based approach

Gaining mentorship from industry experts

Networking with peers and professionals in sustainability

Earning a valuable Certificate of Completion and compete for additional opportunities

The top team wins a €5,000 mentoring prize.

Our Previous events

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Post-Harvest School

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