Op Ed: Mario Roccaro & Maarten vander Kamp – How AI Can Power the Next Generation of Food Innovators
Dr. Maarten van der Kamp is the Director of Education at EIT Food and the President of Ecotrophelia Europe, with a strong focus on fostering innovation and sustainability in the agrifood sector. His expertise lies in developing entrepreneurial capacity and shaping educational frameworks to address emerging challenges, such as sustainability and skills gaps in the food system. Dr. Mario Roccaro, Senior Programme Manager for Education at EIT Food, brings over a decade of experience in research and innovation policy. With a strong background in life sciences and bioeconomy, Mario has played a pivotal role in developing educational programmes for the agrifood industry, as well as advising on R&I strategies at the European Commission. In this op-ed, Mario Roccaro & Maarten vander Kamp discuss the urgent …