THE MASTERCLASS SERIES
Join the TIF Masterclasses to explore Triple-I methodologies, master impact assessment frameworks, and discover how to secure interdisciplinary funding. Click on the icon to the left to learn more.
Autumn: 7 + 14 + 21 September (at AAU, AU; SDU)
RETREAT FOR YOUNG RESEARCHERS
Join the Retreat for Young Researchers to focus on career development, engage with industry and academic experts, and gain inspirational insights from speakers. Learn more by clicking the icon to the right.
Date: 24 - 25 June
Venue: Hotel Comwell Middelfart
START PhD SUMMER SCHOOL
Join the PhD Summer School to build interdisciplinary networks, broaden your perspectives, and explore research that pushes societal boundaries.
Date: 16 - 21 August
Apply now: https://eventsignup.ku.dk/startsummerschool
START PhD COURSE
Join the START PhD Course to gain interdisciplinary expertise, practical research and project skills, and a strong professional network that equips you to develop, communicate, and lead sustainable solutions across the entire food system. Click the icon to the right to learn more.
Dates:
- Session 1: 20-21 August, Aarhus
- Session 2: 24-25 September, Aarhus
- Session 3: 28-29 October, Copenhagen (at Green Minds Gather)
Application period is closed.
GREEN MINDS GATHER 2026
Join Green Minds Gather, a START flagship event, where researchers, industry, policymakers, and civil society come together to explore and discuss solutions for the green transition of agrifood systems. Click on the icon to the left to learn more about the conference.
Date: 28 – 29 October (at AU Campus Emdrup, Copenhagen)
Register now: Sign up for Green Minds Gather 2026
START EUROPEAN UNIVERSITY OUTREACH
(Exchange visits to European universities and researchers)
Join STARTs new European University Outreach activities to strengthen collaborations with European partners, gain international perspectives, and enhance the societal impact of research through dialogue and study trips.
Coming up in November
START MONTHLY TALKS
Join our Monthly Talks for inspirational webinars featuring speakers from academia, industry, policy, and civil society. The talks take place every last Thursday of the month from 13:00 to 14:00.
During this online event an invited speaker will give a 30-45 presentation about a START relevant topic followed by plenum questions and discussions.
Stay up to date on upcoming Talks by following START on LinkedIn or become a member of START to receive news about Monthly Talks, exclusive events and more.
Next Monthly Talk: 27 August - 1:00-2:00 pm
This month, we are excited to welcome Jeppe Falk from Food & Bio Cluster Denmark who dares to ask the question; What if the next breakthrough in the food and bioresource system is not missing an idea – but the right funding, partner or pathway to scale?
During his talk Jeppe will present a new mapping of the funding landscape, highlighting gaps, blind spots and untapped opportunities for green innovation. Where is funding readily available – and where do promising solutions still fall between the cracks?
Drawing on Food & Bio Cluster Denmark’s experience with companies, knowledge institutions, local communities and international partners, Jeppe will share perspectives on what it takes to move research and innovation beyond projects and pilots.
California-Denmark Innovator Fellowship
The California-Denmark Fellowship program is a unique opportunity to spend 6 months at the University of California, Davis, advancing your career in the American research and innovation environment. The objective of your stay will be to learn how to translate your research discoveries into innovations that can have an impact.
Live in Davis, California for 6 months, where you will be immersed in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. As a fellow with the UC Davis Innovation Institute for Food and Health, you will be immersed in a leading translational research lab, learning techniques for how to effectively bring research to market such as understanding technology readiness levels and de-risking technologies. Simultaneously, as part of IIFH you will conduct commercialization research activities such as developing an investment thesis and market assessment map, learn to conduct due diligence and more, with mentorship from IIFH venture capital partners. Supplemental seminars from UC Davis business faculty, startup founders and investors will round out your experience and prepare you as a leader in the academic innovation space.
Open for application from 18 May up to and including 30 June 2026.
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