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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.
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.
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.