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Students' Challenge UNISG: Innovation and Sustainability in the Agri-food Sector

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At the University of Gastronomic Sciences of Pollenzo, innovation meets sustainability in an initiative involving students, companies and researchers: the UNISG – PNRR NODES Challenge

 

This training experience is designed to stimulate the entrepreneurial and creative mindset of students, putting them in front of a concrete challenge in the agri-food sector. For the first edition, the protagonists will be the 2nd year students of the Bachelor's Degree in Gastronomic Sciences and Cultures, who will work in teams to develop innovative solutions with the support of mentors and experts in the sector.

 

The Challenge: Enhance secondary production products

 

The company Agrimontana srl, leader in the processing of fruit for high-end pastry, catering and ice cream, has launched an important challenge: to identify new processes to enhance secondary production products, with a focus on reducing waste and environmental and economic impact.

 

Through a tutoring and training program, participants will analyze the context, study possible solutions and present concrete proposals to make the production process even more sustainable and efficient.

 

A Path Rich in Comparison and Growth

 

The program includes several phases:

  • February 25, 2025 – Kick-off and launch of the Challenge to students
  • March - May 2025 – Meetings with mentors and development of concepts
  • June 2025 – Delivery of proposals
  • July 2025 – Final presentation to Agrimontana srl

 

Throughout the journey, the teams will be supported by researchers from Spoke 7 – Secondary Agro-industry of NODES, who will offer skills and tools to face the challenge with a scientific and practical approach. At the end of the Challenge, the best projects will be awarded with awards in products offered by Agrimontana, as a testimony to the commitment and quality of the proposals developed by the students.

 

This initiative represents a unique opportunity for students to engage with the world of the agri-food industry, develop practical skills and make a concrete contribution to innovation in the sector.

 

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