Upcoming Events
Beyond Earth: alternative proteins in space
22 October, 19.00 CEST
Impulse, Wageningen Campus
The need to find sustainable food sources is becoming increasingly urgent and challenging, thus it is necessary to explore the innovative world of alternative proteins and their potential applications for long-duration space missions.
Experts from the fields of food science and biotechnology will discuss recent advances in alternative proteins research, and attendees will gain insights into the challenges and opportunities of producing alternative proteins in space.
Whether you are a space enthusiast, a student interested in alternative proteins, or simply curious about the future of food, this event will provide an interesting perspective on new food production systems in space.
Join us to learn more about the future of alternative proteins in space!
Event organized by The Alt Protein Project Wageningen
22-10-2024
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On-line info session
24 October, 17.30 CET
On-line, WebinarJam
Are you interested in the ReThink Food Challenge but not sure yet if you will join? Would you like to know more about the ins and outs of the Challenge, hear an ex-participant's perspective, and ask questions to the organizers?
In this online session, we will tell you more about the practicalities of the Challenge, let you get inspired by burning questions in space farming research, and hear from other students who participated in similar competitions before.
Join us to find out if this Challenge is something for you!
24-10-2024
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Registration deadline
On-line
Do you like the ReThink Food Challenge and would like to participate? Secure your spot by registering on time! The registration deadline is on 18 November 2024.
18-11-2024
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Ideation workshop
10 December, 17.30 CET
Plus Ultra II, Bronland 10, Wageningen Campus
Get ready for the Challenge! In the ReThink Food Challenge, you will develop a business idea that offers an innovative, circular, and sustainable approach to growing food on Earth.
But how do you make your idea relevant? What are the most pressing challenges in the food production system that your solution could address? And are there other participants who share the same interests as you?
Join to pinpoint the problem you will solve and create your winning team!
10-12-2024
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Team profile deadline
9 January 2025
Online
Are you ready to start the Challenge journey that will boost your career and empower you to create change? There is just one more small step ahead.
Make sure to create your team profile by 9 January 2025!
Log in to the website and provide your team name, logo, a description of your team, and a short pitch describing the idea you want to work on. Easy peasy!
09-01-2025
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Kick-off Event
14 January, 17.30 CET
Plus Ultra II and on-line
Join us for the official opening of the ReThink Food Challenge!
This event offers a unique opportunity to learn about the innovative ideas from our participating teams and engage in speed dates with our partners.
Don't miss the keynote from ESA engineer Christel Paille, who will be presenting the groundbreaking MELiSSA programme. This research programme, developed by the European Space Agency, is an innovative initiative aimed at creating a self-sustaining ecosystem for long-duration space missions. The core objective of MELiSSA is to recycle waste products like carbon dioxide, urine, and organic matter into vital resources such as oxygen, water, and food. This closed-loop system mimics Earth's natural biological processes to support human life in space.
Be part of this exciting journey towards the future of food!
14-01-2025
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Past Events
Surviving on Mars
17 september, 17.30 CEST
Plus Ultra II, Bronland 10, Wageningen Campus
In the future, we may travel to Mars, but how will we survive there? What technologies do we need, and how far are we in developing and testing them? What does this process look like?
In 2019, Charlotte Pouwels participated in the European Space Agency’s analog mission EMMIHS-II. By locking herself up in Mars-like habitats, she has been testing important aspects of future space missions and gaining firsthand experience while conducting her own research. Since then, Charlotte her analog company ICEE.Space, supported by ESA BIC, conducts analog missions world-wide to support pioneering research.
Join us to learn more about the future of space exploration!
17-09-2024
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