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Regeneration Academy for Food Innovation


Training in Food Technology

As part of our initiatives to create employment and entrepreneurship opportunities for young people and support the agri-food sector in Greece, we are working with ReGeneration to implement the ReGeneration Academy for Food Innovation  - Powered by New Agriculture New Generation &  Elbisco. It is a specialized training program for young people who wish to stay in Greece and claim a position in the food and beverage industry.

What is it?

It is an intensive training program on food technology, co-designed by ReGeneration and the “New Agriculture New Generation”, supported by the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF). The 2nd Academy is sponsored by Elbisco.

The program is designed in collaboration with acclaimed food industry executives and scientists  coming from Greek universities and Rutgers University, USA. It has a duration of 45 hours, and will be implemented online. 

The program will provide participants with the necessary skills and tools to meet the growing demand for skilled scientists with specialized knowledge in the food and beverage industry. This sector represents almost 30% of all manufacturing companies in Greece and is highly export-oriented.

During the program, participants will focus on topics such as: global food system and trends, food quality and safety management, new product development, supply chain management, national and European food and marketing legislation.

In addition, participants will receive training on soft skills  focusing on topics such as leadership, creative collaboration and teamwork, crisis management, decision making etc.

Application process for the second ReGeneration Academy for Food Innovation powered by New Agriculture New Generation & Elbisco is completed.


Why participate?

The food and beverage industry has proved particularly resilient to the  economic crisis and is one of the largest employers in our country.

More specifically, as highlighted by  a recent research carried out by SEV (Hellenic Federation of Enterprises), nine (9) occupations have been identified as critical for the food sector (Food Safety & Quality Management Officer, Food Marketing Manager, Food Company Scientific Advisor, R&D Researcher, Quality Control executive, Food Specialist, Law & Communications Officer, Raw Materials Supply Manager, Infrastructure & Maintenance Engineer) that require up-to-date knowledge, skills and competencies and will be in strong demand as evidenced by the future quality needs of businesses. 

The ReGeneration Academy for Food Innovation - Powered by New Agriculture New Generation & Elbisco is the ideal paid placement, professional, and personal development program, as you  will gain the specialized knowledge and skills needed to work in the food and beverage industry and improve your resume for the next steps of your career.

Conditions of Participation 

Graduates

Graduates of Greek or foreign higher education (University / Technological Educational Institution/ College), of the following academic directions:

Geotechnical Schools and in particular

  •  Agriculture
  • Food Technology

Chemistry

Chemical Engineering

and other food industry related graduates

 (i.e. MBA in Food Business)

 Young people

Up to 29 years old, as the program is targeting graduates at the beginning of their careers.

Zero or limited work experience (up to 3 years)

Program & Trainers 

Acclaimed food industry executives and scientists coming from the academia are teaching at the Academy. 

You can find the 2nd Academy's program here 

TRAINING MATERIAL

Access to training materials, exclusively for the participants of the 1st ReGeneration Academy for Food Inovation.