Meet the team
A consortium for zero pollution in food and drink industry
EmerGO brings together 18 partners from 10 countries in a single interdisciplinary alliance. Coordinated by Eurecat Technology Centre, the consortium combines the scientific expertise, industrial demonstration sites and communication reach needed to turn strong science into solutions industry can use and people can trust.
The partners come from Spain, Germany, the United Kingdom, Greece, South Korea, Belgium, the Netherlands, Poland, France and Serbia, with further reach into Latin America through Eurecat, so that EmerGO’s solutions can be tested and replicated internationally.
18 partners
10 countries
Eurecat is one of Europe’s leading technology centres for accelerating innovation in companies through distinctive technological solutions that have economic, social and environmental impact.
The Berlin Centre of Competence for Water (KWB) integrates science, research, and consultancy to promote sustainable water management.
Abertay University is a dynamic, modern university with a strong focus on producing work-ready graduates, offering transformational opportunities for our students, supporting widening access pathways to higher education and conducting research focused on real-world impact.
The Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) is a leading Greek research university specializing in agricultural and food sciences.
The Korea Institute of Civil Engineering and Building Technology (KICT) is government-funded research institute advancing civil engineering, construction, and land management technologies.
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is a premier German research institution dedicated to studying complex human-environment interactions and developing sustainable solutions for environmental management.
Sciensano is Belgium’s national institute for public health and a key scientific partner in supporting the One Health approach, which recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health.
IRIS Technology Solutions is an Advanced Engineering company specialised in Real-Time Monitoring systems and development of Digital Analytical Platforms for the improvement of processes, quality and efficiency in the Food, Chemical and Pharmaceutical industries.
Founded in 1904, Nijhuis Saur Industries, part of Saur Group, provides solid and adaptive solutions for sustainable and resilient water use, energy- and resource recovery.
QSAR Lab is a research spin-off working at the intersection of computational chemistry, toxicology, data science, and regulatory support.
CESCO is a comprehensive environmental hygiene company providing pest control and sanitation management services across a wide range of residential, commercial and industrial environments.
The International Office for Water (OiEau) is a non-profit organisation, recognised as being of public interest, and working worldwide.
The European Food Information Council (EUFIC), is a consumer-oriented non-profit organisation, founded to make the science behind food and health more accessible and easier to understand among the public.
INNOVACC is the Catalan meat and alternative protein cluster, established in 2008, that brings together companies, institutions, and key stakeholders to foster innovation, competitiveness, and sustainability in the agri-food sector.
Founded in 2013, Cold Pressok is a leading Serbian manufacturer of clean-label, functional and “better-for-you” food products, including HPP cold-pressed juices.
Casademont is a Spanish charcuterie company specialising in cured meat products. Since its origins in the mid-20th century, the company has combined tradition and innovation to develop high-quality products that respond to changing consumer needs while maintaining the flavour, texture and quality for which its brand is known.
JΟTIS S.A. was founded in 1930 as the first infant and baby food producer in Greece. Today, the company remains 100% Greek and employs more than 400 employees developing a wide range of products.
EIT Food is growing Europe’s food innovation ecosystem to build a healthy, sustainable and resilient food system. We empower innovators and entrepreneurs. We invest in ideas and talent. We create space for science, research, industry, and policymakers to accelerate systemic change across the food sector.