Food Innovation Program Information

The Food Innovation Program provides the integrated breeding ground for future food leaders to engage in positive discussion and create viable solutions for better food and a better future. Food is the global language, a primary commodity and an expression of cultural existence with no boundaries and unites all people, industries and countries. The human experience is deeply rooted in food – in the cycle of human activity that includes food production, distribution, manufacturing, shopping and of course eating. This cycle shapes our daily lives at work and at home, in politics and in play, in our bodies and in our imaginations. The Food Innovation Program is a 10-month master’s program founded by the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE), the Future Food Institute of Bologna (FFI) and the Institute for The Future in Palo Alto, California (IFTF). It is offered to Italian and international participants interested in developing dynamic careers in the food industry. Inspired by creative learning and design thinking methodologies, the Program provides students with the opportunity to engage in an international classroom/workshop environment comprised of theory and prototyping, teamwork based innovation challenges, entrepreneurial mentoring and inspirational talks presented by visionary entrepreneurs, policy makers, innovators and opinion leaders. The fellows participate in international events and conferences in a spirit of cross-pollination of knowledge, inspiration and innovation. They are ambassadors of the Food Innovation Program, often leading workshops, launching products and exploring the impact of food on a national and international scale.