{"id":3121,"date":"2026-07-23T14:19:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T11:19:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adapter.ee\/?post_type=network&#038;p=3121"},"modified":"2026-08-31T13:59:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-31T10:59:37","slug":"food-and-health-network","status":"publish","type":"network","link":"https:\/\/adapter.ee\/en\/network\/food-and-health-network\/","title":{"rendered":"Food and Health Network"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adapter&#8217;s Health and Food Network operates in fields that help people be healthier and live longer. The network connects the value chain from raw materials, food, and health data through to clinical validation, artificial intelligence, design, and market entry. With the help of network members, collaborations can be launched that bring research into companies and innovation to market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The goal is to make research collaboration simple, fast, and practical for companies, building partnerships that take ideas all the way from concept to application and market.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The network is aimed at companies that want to:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">develop new products or services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">engage research partners<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">apply science-based solutions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">find funding opportunities for development projects<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The network helps:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">launch new research and business collaborations<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bring research into companies&#8217; development processes<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">accelerate the path of health and food innovation to market<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">help companies find suitable research partners and funding opportunities<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">share information on trends and developments in the field<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">increase the international visibility of Estonia&#8217;s health and food sector<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The network offers:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">expertise in genomics and personalised medicine<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">e-health solutions and impact assessment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">health data analysis and applied artificial intelligence<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">biomedical and biomarker research<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">food science and functional food development<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">biotechnology and fermentation technologies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">clinical research capacity<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">development of biosensors and health technologies<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">laboratories and testing infrastructure<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research on food raw materials, food security, food hygiene, and food safety<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">research on health behaviour and prevention, and impact assessment of health interventions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">expertise in design, user experience, and service design<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">health promotion and prevention, health management<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">calibration, measurement, certification, and laboratory services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Priority thematic areas:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Personalised nutrition \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Genetics, microbiome, biomarkers, and data-driven nutrition solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Functional food \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Bioactive compounds, evidence of health effects, and new health-supporting products.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prevention-focused services \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health behaviour, digital health services, and data-driven interventions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Home health monitoring \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sensors, tests, health data, and personalised recommendations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital health twin \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Artificial intelligence, health technologies, health data, and personal health management.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Food as Medicine \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nutrition as a means of maintaining health and preventing disease.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Food security and food supply \u2013 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Food supply and food value addition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Supporting food producers&#8217; 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