Food Innovation Studio

2 credits · Graduate

Students will identify and solve novel and pressing challenges in the broader food-system; develop insights into the systemic interdepencies that impact personal health and planetary sustainability; and work to conceive, test and launch high impact, market-based solutions. The course emphasizes mission-driven business designs that create positive social impact. Human-centered design, lean-launch, rapid prototyping, business model development, venture formation and venture pitch-presentation are blended into an accelerated experiential learning program. The course attracts leading food industry leaders and entrepreneurs as guest speakers and mentors. The actual course topics and projects are originated and chosen by student teams.