Healthy food innovation in sustainable food system 4.0: integration of entrepreneurship, research, and education

Science and technology are highly progressing in different domains towards safe and healthy food products originated from sustainable supply chains. Ohmic sciences combined with novel food processes empowered by digital technologies may contribute to optimized cyber physical ecosystems for food, biofuel or biomaterials production. Multifunctional institutions with multidisciplinary expertise are required for an efficient and optimized ecosystem aiming at achieving a more balanced and effective outcome. Knowledge translation and capacity building are key factors for innovation driven ecosystems by integrating education and training actions. Infrastructure sharing and expertise synergy in national and international cooperation may enhance the potential and competitiveness for innovation for a broader and more equal social and economic global development.