The purpose of the WiseFood project is to strengthen the market for resource-wise food products in the Turku region. In order to strengthen the circular economy in the food chain in the Turku region, circular measures must be promoted and the market for resource-wise raw materials and products must be further developed in a targeted manner. The target groups of the project are food chain companies (from a food, service and technology perspective), educational institutions, research, development and innovation actors and networks.
The project provides companies with “showcases” to highlight and develop a resource-wise and circular food industry and innovation together with research and education institutions. Measures to bring new circular economy and resource-wise activities and innovations to the food sector. The project will support both national and Turku in strengthening carbon neutrality and promoting the circular economy and biodiversity.
Work Packages
- Innovation Activities of Resource Wise Food Chains
- Business Co-operation Model for Food Education
- Circular Economy Solutions in Food Chains – Case Turku Market Hall
Duration
September 1, 2023 – November 11, 2025
Participants
Main Project: City of Turku
Sub Project: University of Turku
Funding
Total Budget: 522.000 €
EU Funding: 313.000 €
The project is co-funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF).
(Innovation and Skills in Finland 2021−2027, EU regional and structural policy programme)
