Press Release

Catalyze becomes EIT Food Delivery Partner

17 February 2025 – Catalyze has entered into a partnership with EIT Food, one of nine innovation communities established by the European Institute for Innovation & Technology.

Supporting a future fit food system

As a delivery partner of EIT Food, Catalyze will take the lead on a range of projects aimed at supporting the EIT Food community. Catalyze will leverage expertise in obtaining funding for innovative projects and strategic consulting and bring decades of experience in establishing cross-sector partnerships to support effective collaboration within the EIT Food network. Furthermore, Catalyze will assist in securing equity and impact investment, to support EIT Food innovators with vital challenges in the journeys towards meaningful impact in a future fit food system.

“This partnership is all about turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions”

Laure Remmerswaal, Green & Sustainable Innovation Consultant at Catalyze, comments:

“We are thrilled to become part of the EIT Food community, as this collaboration positions us at the heart of transformative innovation in the agriculture and food sectors. As a delivery partner, we look forward to playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the EIT Food ecosystem and its ambitious missions in the years ahead.

“The Catalyze team is excited to support the EIT Food community members with our deep expertise in funding and business consulting. This partnership is all about turning innovative ideas into real-world solutions, and we’re proud to be part of this journey.”

“Catalyze Group will provide valuable support to our network of innovators”

Ana Arcila, Partnerships Manager at EIT Food, comments:

“We are glad to welcome Catalyze Group as a new delivery partner within the EIT Food community. Catalyze Group’s focus on accelerating innovations that make a positive impact aligns well with our mission to foster sustainable solutions in food and agriculture.

“With their expertise in fundraising, project management, and strategic consulting, Catalyze Group will provide valuable support to our network of innovators. Their involvement will help EIT Food community members navigate funding opportunities and implement projects more effectively, encouraging collaboration and growth.

“We look forward to the positive contributions Catalyze Group will make as we collectively work toward transformative change in the agri-food sector. Together, we can drive impactful innovations that benefit the entire food ecosystem. Welcome aboard, Catalyze Group!”

About EIT Food

EIT Food is the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community, accelerating innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all.

Supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, EIT Food invests in projects, organisations and individuals that share their goals for a healthy and sustainable food system. They unlock innovation potential in businesses and universities and create and scale agrifood startups to bring new technologies and products to market. EIT Food equip entrepreneurs and professionals with the skills needed to transform the food system and put consumers at the heart of their work, helping build trust by reconnecting them to the origins of their food.

EIT Food is one of nine innovation communities established by the European Institute for Innovation & Technology (EIT), an independent EU body set up in 2008 to drive innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe.

 


 

 

 

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