WEFOOD / DISCOVERING THE TASTE FACTORIES
Visiting the «Taste Factories»: an itinerary – in english language – to discover food&wine excellence in Emilia Romagna, Lombardy, Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia and Trentino
Spring Edition: 21-22-23 April 2023
First deadline for applications: Sunday 9 April 2023
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Applications are now open for the Spring edition of the WeFood International Fellowship, a 3-day intensive programme to discover food&wine excellence that will take place from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 April 2023.
The WeFood International Academy is specifically designed for English-speaking BA, MA and PhD students and offers the possibility to students to meet, exchange knowledge and train, through active participation in the event that allows to:
- discover the most important companies in Northeastern Italy, an area where companies of true eccellence in the food, wine and food equipment sectors are located
- participate to guided visits, workshops, presentations, meetings with entrepreneurs
- discover and analyse concrete business studies, which will be discussed with entrepreneurs, managers and industry professionals
The WeFood International Academy is an excellent training opportunity for students of food science and technology, chemical and physical sciences, agricultural and veterinary sciences, tourism sciences, marketing and communication, economics, management, business organization and management engineering.
Last application deadline is 9 April 2023.
Fellowship to participate in the WeFood International Academy
The WeFood International Academy aims at offering international students the opportunity to visit the best companies in the field of food and wine production through our fellowship programme that covers 50% of the participation fees.
The WeFood International Academy 2023 programme
The WeFood International Academy presents a specific itinerary where all activities will be held in English language. Participants will have the opportunity to visit 6-8 companies in different sectors, ranging from wine, dairy, confectionery, breweries, organic agriculture, and so on.
DEPARTURE STATION: Venezia Mestre Railway Station, Friday 21 April, 1.15 pm
SELECTED COMPANIES: Dersut Coffee Museum (Conegliano, province of Treviso, coffee), Amorim Cork Italia (Conegliano, province of Treviso, cork processing), Distilleria Ceschia (Nimis, province of Udine, grappa), Dri Roncat (Nimis, province of Udine, wine), Prosciuttificio Le Glacere (San Daniele del Friuli, province of Udine, ham), Adelia Di Fant (San Daniele del Friuli, province of Udine, chocolate)
ARRIVAL STATION: Venezia Mestre Railway Station, Sunday 23 April, 3.30 pm (expected time of arrival)
Benefits for selected students
Since 2013, more than 12,000 BA, MA and PhD students attended our WeFood Academy Programme curated by Goodnet. Through our initiative, we offer participants a unique opportunity to meet and discuss with renowned industry professionals and experts, participate in training activities and join an international network of peers from the same sector.
Our WeFood International fellowship program grants:
- Participation in guided tours through the most innovative companies in this area;
- Bus transfers for the whole duration of the itinerary;
- Full board accomodation in 3 – 4 bed rooms for the entire duration of the stay (from Friday 21 to Sunday 23 April 2023); single or double-room accomodation is available at an additional cost.
Our fellowship programme covers 50% of the participation fees. In order to confirm participation to the Academy Programme, selected students are required to pay a participation fee of 240,00 Euros.
The Academy Programme does not cover travel expenses to/from the city of residence.
How to apply
Prospective students may apply to our fellowship program by clicking here. Next deadline to apply: 9 April 2023.
In order to successfully complete the Academy Programme and obtain the final certificate, selected students are required to attend the program of events and actively contribute to the activities defined by the organizing committee of the WeFood International Academy.
Applications will be selected on a weekly basis following criteria such as resume, course of study/research project, motivation letter.
Our team will provide selected students all information regarding calendar of activities, accommodation, meals, as well as details to pay participation fees.
Italian-speaking students may apply for the WeFood Academy Italia: click here to discover the call for applications.
FAQ-Frequently Asked Questions
For any information, please refer to our FAQ page: click here
For further information
Monday-Friday, 9 am – 6 pm
M. internationalrelations@goodnet.it
Ph. +39 0490991240
Whatsapp +39 3517913960
