HORIZON-CL6-2026-02-FARM2FORK-08: AI-powered foodome characterization

The Institute for Life Science Technologies (ILT.NRW) is an application-oriented research institute at Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences in Germany, with a strong focus on digitalization (Industry 4.0, machine learning), sustainability, and the development of innovative processes and products in the life science sector with a strong background in food technology. We are looking for cooperation opportunities within Horizon Europe Cluster 6 to act as a trusted partner for research-based innovation in food and life science technology.

ILT.NRW offers strong scientific expertise for cluster 6 projects, especially those relating to

·         Sustainable and resilient food systems

• Bio-based products and processes

• Circular bioeconomy and resource efficiency

• Environmental sustainability and climate adaptation

• Digitalization, DeepTech and AI in food processing and analytics

ILT.NRW can deliver the following key competences to Horizon Europe Cluster 6 projects:

·         Applied life science research in bioeconomy, biotechnology and environmental systems, with focus also on deep tech, ai and machine learning

·         Sustainable food systems: processing technologies, process development, quality aspects and food analytics, food safety and resource efficiency, consumer and human sensory studies,

·         Bioprocess development and optimisation, including upscaling and validation (TRL 4–7)

·         Environmental and resource-efficient technologies, including circular economy approaches

·         Pilot-scale testing, demonstration and validation under near-industrial conditions in a Living Lab environment

Expected Role in Projects

ILT.NRW is interested in participating as:

• Work Package Leader for applied research, validation or demonstration activities

• Key technology partner for TRL advancement and pilot implementation

Sought Partners

ILT.NRW is looking for coordinators, Universities and research organisations with strong scientific foundations, Industrial partners and SMEs interested in piloting and upscaling innovations, public authorities, NGOs and end-users supporting real-world validation and impact.