Connected Labs for Empowering Versatile Engagement in Radical Food system transformation

2023 – 2026 – Horizon Europe

CLEVERFOOD will help get people from across society involved in transforming Europe’s food system in line with the EU Food 2030 Policy Framework, Farm to Fork Strategy, EU Missions, EU Bioeconomy Strategy, the European Urban Initiatives and Fit for 55 Package. The goal of the project is to pave the way for a fair, healthy and sustainable food system. To do this, it will support new and current projects, partnerships and networks with a joined-up and collaborative approach.

CLEVERFOOD is developing the FOOD 2030 Online Platform as part of its efforts to organise a joined-up approach to transforming the food system for the benefit of the people and the planet.

The methodology used is made of: 1) Policy Labs, 2) Living Labs and 3) Pan-European multi-actor and public engagement. This will allow us to mobilise society to transform food systems by establishing the FOOD 2030 Project Collaboration Network and the FOOD 2030 Connected Lab Network.

SusMetro’s role in CLEVERFOOD:

  • Management of innovation and data-driven transition solutions
  • Facilitation of knowledge exchange among Living Labs
  • Development of a strategy to remove food transition lock-ins and develop sustainable food chains
  • Co-development of a strategy to remove food transition lock-ins and develop sustainable food chains
  • Co-development of educational strategies with schools & youth

For more information, check the project page and the official press release

FOOD2030 Unlock Strategy

Theory of Change showing the impact of social & technological innovation via diverse Living Labs (propelled by research) to tackle barriers & lock-ins of existing food systems at micro-, meso & macro level - supporting citizen-participation & new forms of governance in the transition towards future sustainable circular food systems (Wascher 2024 after Geels and Schots, 2007).