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Viikki Food Design Factory
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Viikki Food Design Factory is working for sustainable Food System transformation at University of Helsinki.
And the winner of the 2025 Y Science Food Systems pitching competition and Data for Farm Value Challenge co-organised by VFDF @helsinki.fi and @fao.org is Suma - a platform that enables better farm management in low tech-literacy environment ✨ Congrats to all finalists for a great job!
November 20, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Tomorrow's the day! ✨The 4 Data for Farm Value global challenge finalists will pitch live at Y Science Food Systems pitching competition. Jury deciding the winner is: Harinda Katugaha from @fao.org, @pietaj.bsky.social from @bsag.fi & Marko Turpeinen from 1001 Lakes. Read more 👉 www.y-science.org
November 18, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Another great reason to join the Y Science Food Systems Session this week in Helsinki - keynote by Vincent Martin from @fao.org. If you're in Helsinki on Nov 19, join us for science, innovation and startups in sustainable food systems!
👉 y-science.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Food Systems pitching competition at Y Science, a side event of Slush, co-organized by @fao.org & viikkifooddf.bsky.social, @helsinki.fi presents the 4 startup finalists with data-driven solutions that create real value for farmers.

📅Nov 19
🕦10.30-15.30
📍Messukeskus, Helsinki
👉 www.y-science.org
November 4, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The distinguished jury of the #Data for #Farm Value Challenge in Rome on Thu Oct 16 at @fao.org #WorldFoodForum #SIF2025:
✨ Albert Boogaart from Rabobank
@stewartcollis.bsky.social from Bill and Melinda Gates foundation
✨ Simone Sala from Varda Foundation
✨ Jaana Sinipuro from DataSpace Europe Oy
October 13, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Exciting days in the #Data for #Farm Value global challenge! From over 200 applications from 60 countries, the shortlisted startups will pitch at the FAO's Science and Innovation Forum in Rome on Oct 16. More about the challenge and link to watch the pitches live 👉 www.helsinki.fi/en/viikki-fo...
Global agri data talent competes in Rome & Helsinki this autumn to turn farm data into fair value | Viikki Food Design Factory | University of Helsinki
Over 200 applications were submitted to the Data for Farm Value Global Challenge, co-organized by The Office of Innovation at FAO and the University of Helsinki’s Viikki Food Design Factory (VFDF). Th...
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October 8, 2025 at 11:54 AM
If you're in Helsinki today, drop by after work and join us for a celebration of local food, community and autumn vibes at the Viikki Local Food Fair - Harvest edition! 🍂 More info 👉 www.helsinki.fi/en/viikki-fo...
Viikki Local Food Fair 10.9.2025 | Viikki Food Design Factory | University of Helsinki
Viikki Local Food Fair returns this autumn with a special Harvest Edition! Come celebrate the season and enjoy a relaxed afternoon filled with delicious flavors from local producers in the scenic sett...
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September 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This summer we organized a pilot in the EU co-funded Food SystemiCity project on #UrbanFarming and micro-entrepreneurship with @helsinki.fi students, in collaboration with Blokgarden & Ylva. Here's more about the pilot and the Viikki Urban Farmers students 👉 www.helsinki.fi/en/viikki-fo...
The Urban Farmers Pilot Grows More Than Just Vegetables | Viikki Food Design Factory | University of Helsinki
"The first time someone bought our herbs at the local food fair—it felt surreal. Like, we grew that. And someone wanted it."
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September 3, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Eilen saatiin Viikissä maaliin Ruoka 2040 Strackathon, jossa kuusi ruokajärjestelmän asiantuntijatiimiä tuotti uusia rohkeita visioita MMM:n kestävä ja kannattava ruokajärjestelmä strategiatyöhön 24h aikana. Kiitos timanttisille tiimeille ja kanssajärjestäjille Dazzle Oy, MMM ja Motiva! ✨
June 13, 2025 at 7:59 AM
FAO & VFDF just launched the Data for Farm Value Global Challenge to unlock the power of farm-level data.
20 startups. Global impact. Farmer-first innovation.
🌱Apply now & scale your solution!
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#SIF2025 #DigitalAg #FarmData #AgInnovation
@vncntjm.bsky.social @helsinki.fi
June 4, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Proud to announce the 11 startups focused on circular solutions for food systems participating in our Helsinki Hub, one of the EIT Food Accelerator Network programs. Find out more at www.helsinki.fi/en/viikki-fo...
11 startups join the EIT FAN Helsinki Hub programme focused on circular solutions for food systems | Viikki Food Design Factory | University of Helsinki
Viikki Food Design Factory is proud to introduce the visionary startups selected for the 2025 EIT Food Accelerator Network Helsinki Hub, where innovation meets science, circularity and cutting-edge te...
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June 3, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Tässä erinomainen esimerkki hankkeesta, jonka tuloksilla on oikeasti vaikutusta ruokajärjestelmän kestävyysmurrokseen ja ruokavalioihin 👉 www.helsinki.fi/fi/viikki-fo...
Tältä näyttää toimiva sosiaalinen innovaatio ruokajärjestelmän kestävyysmurrokseen | Viikki Food Design Factory | Helsingin yliopisto
Kestäviin ruokavalioihin siirtyminen on ihmiskunnan tulevaisuuden elinehtojen kannalta välttämätöntä. Samalla ruokakäyttäytymisen muokkaaminen on pahamaineisen hankalaa. Siksi meidän ihmisten ruokaval...
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May 23, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Are you a #food #entrepreneur in the Helsinki area looking to connect, collaborate and innovate? Come join the Food Startup Coworking Day in Viikki, once a month, first time this Thursday March 13! Read more and sign up at www.helsinki.fi/en/viikki-fo...
Food startup coworking day | Viikki Food Design Factory | University of Helsinki
Viikki Food Design Factory’s Food Startup Coworking Day is a collaborative working day that brings together startup entrepreneurs in the food systems sector.
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March 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
🎉We are thrilled at VFDF to run one of the 6 hubs of the EIT Food Accelerator Network. Hundreds of AgriFoodTech teams across Europe applied to the programmes, and the evaluators are now busy selecting the startups. We can't wait to see which 10 startups will join the Helsinki Hub cohort!
March 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Here we are! And many exciting new things coming up in Viikki Food Design Factory's plans in 2025, stay tuned in 😉
February 24, 2025 at 2:56 PM