MUSAE OPEN CALLS

MUSAE will launch two open calls under the broad topic of Food as Medicine. In the first open call, 10 visionary artists will be selected to create future scenarios regarding the topic of Food as Medicine. In the second open call 10 artists and 10 SMEs will apply together through a process of matchmaking to create 10 prototypes (TRL5) to bring innovations into SMEs and Start-ups.

MUSAE 1ST OPEN CALL


The MUSAE project planned to launch the first open call in Europe and Serbia.

  • MUSAE 1st open call (EUROPE): closed
  • MUSAE 1st open call (SERBIA): closed

Ten artists will be selected in Europe two artists will participate in the residency in Serbia. During this time in the MUSAE project, they will explore future challenges and opportunities around the topic of Food as Medicine, using the DFA method to develop possible future scenarios.

Selected Artists – EUROPE


Chloé Rutzerveld
Lisa Mandemaker
Eloanora Ortolani
Peter Andersen
Sanja Sikoparija
Maciej Chmara
Nonhuman Nonesense
Genomic Gastronomy
Baum & Leahy
Frederik De Wilde

FIRST EUROPE OPEN CALL APPLICATION RESOURCES


Selected Artists – SERBIA


Katarina Andjelkovic
Irena Djukanovic

FIRST SERBIA OPEN CALL APPLICATION RESOURCES


MUSAE First Open Call Thematic Tracks


The proposal of applicants should address one of the three thematic tracks, which are recognized as emerging trends in the area of Food as Medicine: 

Reducing Carbon Footprint in Dietary Behavior   

The population of the world is expected to rise to between 9.4 to 10.2 billion by 2050. With this increasing population comes an increasing demand for food. In order to provide enough nutritious food for future generations we must change our dietary habits and switch to more sustainable eating patterns.   
How can we switch to more sustainable diets while meeting our nutrient requirements?  
How can we produce foods with lower carbon footprints?  
Are new meat alternatives healthy?

Role of Food in Holistic Human Well-Being   

 Holistic health refers to the health of the whole person, encompassing five key dimensions – physical, emotional, social, mental, and spiritual well-being. There is a large and growing body of evidence that supports that the intake of certain nutrients, food groups, and dietary patterns positively influences health and promotes the prevention of non-communicable diseases. The development of strategies that enable individuals to change their dietary behavior and promote a great awareness of the link between diet and health is needed.   
How can we increase whole grains, fruits, and vegetables while decreasing salt intake?  
How can we enable people to make healthy food choices?  
Can we develop personalized approaches to enable people to make healthier choices?  
How can we develop new and innovative approaches to communicate the benefits of food? 

Rethinking The Food Chain in Our Environment  

We need to reshape food supply chains to stay resilient during and beyond current environmental, political, and economic crises. Components of the food chain involve production, handling and storage, processing and packaging, distribution, retail, consumers, and waste.  
Can we develop new innovations to reduce food waste?  
Can short supply chains play a role?  
What innovations are needed to support food security for all?