GILE Foundation

21/05/2026

On Saturday, 41 young changemakers came together for the Food Impact Lab Activation Day,and this is just the beginning. 🌱

As part of our Turn the Tables project, we joined forces with Zugló Municipality, MATE, and AKI to create a full day of learning, collaboration, and real-world food system thinking.

Throughout the day, participants explored:
✅ Sustainable food systems & the role of AI in food
✅ Practical project design exercises
✅ Networking with like-minded changemakers
✅ Early ideas around food waste, local food systems, packaging, procurement & food awareness

The feedback spoke for itself, participants found the day practical, interactive, and idea-generating. Many left with sharper critical thinking and clearer direction for their projects.

What comes next? Participants can now apply for pilot funding through our Food Impact Lab. Selected teams will receive expert mentoring and hands-on implementation support to turn their ideas into action.

A huge thank you to our speakers, partners, volunteers, and every participant who made the day so special.

Ready to learn more or get involved?
👉 https://gilefoundation.org/food-impact-lab/

14/05/2026

We’re excited to have Réka Szöllősi join the Food Impact Lab as a mentor, guiding participants in shaping ideas into real-world solutions for a more sustainable food future 🌱

12/05/2026

We’re pleased to welcome Géza Hitka as a mentor at the Food Impact Lab, supporting teams in transforming concepts into impactful innovations for a better food future 🌱

11/05/2026

What if just 1% could help shape the future?

In Hungary, every taxpayer can donate 1% of their personal income tax to an NGO at absolutely no extra cost.

That small choice can create BIG impact in education, equality, and social innovation. 🌍✨

This year, choose to support GiLE Foundation and help empower the next generation of changemakers.

💡 Your 1% matters more than you think.

11/05/2026

We’re honored to welcome Dr. Ayaz Shaikh as a mentor in the Food Impact Lab, where he will support turning ideas into scalable food system solutions 🌱

10/05/2026

⏰ DEADLINE REMINDER: Applications for the Food Impact Lab Activation Day close on 10 May!

Don’t miss the opportunity to join a full day of workshops, networking, collaboration, and innovative discussions around food, sustainability, and social impact 🌍

Secure your spot before registrations close 👇

👉Register for the Food Impact Lab Activation day: Full day workshop and networking:
https://forms.gle/qwUxsZwYU9U7tSDe8

👉 Join our Food Impact Lab WhatsApp Community:
https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gn3fRvgesVFLFZCvQe2D6f

👉Learn more & read the FAQs:
https://gilefoundation.org/food-impact-lab/

09/05/2026

Food Impact Lab – Activation Day (Budapest)

Have an idea to make food systems more sustainable, innovative, or community-driven? This is your chance to turn your idea into action in just one day.
Join our full-day interactive Activation Day to meet mentors, collaborate with fellow changemakers, and start designing real solutions for the future of food. Whether you're just exploring ideas or already working on a project, this event will help you take the next step.

📅 16 May 2026 | 09:30 – 18:00
📍 Hungarian Innovation Hub (HIH), Budapest, Infopark stny. 1-I épület, 1117 Hungary
🌍 Language: English
💰 Free participation (lunch & materials included)
🎓 Digital certificate provided

What to expect
✨ Inspiring sessions on sustainable food systems
✨ Practical workshop on AI in food innovation
✨ Hands-on project design support
✨ Meet partner organisations & opportunities for youth
✨ Networking with mentors and like-minded participants
✨ Optional evening networking in the city

Programme highlights
09:30 – Registration & welcome
10:00 – Project introduction & icebreaker
11:45 – Systemic approaches to sustainable food systems
12:45 – AI in food systems
13:30 – Lunch break
14:00 – Partner opportunities session
14:30 – Project design workshop
16:00 – Optional networking & drinks in the city

🚀 Secure your spot and start shaping your sustainable food project with expert guidance and peer support.

Register here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfTYZYzn1c5wO.../viewform

💬 Join our Food Impact Lab WhatsApp Community: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Gn3fRvgesVFLFZCvQe2D6f

📖 Learn more & read the FAQs: https://gilefoundation.org/food-impact-lab/

This programme is designed for young changemakers passionate about sustainability, climate action, and social impact.

08/05/2026

We’re glad to have Csaba József Kovács join the Food Impact Lab as a mentor, helping participants develop ideas into practical solutions for a more sustainable food system 🌱

06/05/2026

We’re excited to introduce Mária Csikai as an expert at the Food Impact Lab, helping participants translate ideas into funded, impactful sustainability initiatives 🌱

04/05/2026

We’re proud to have Craig V. Johnson join the Food Impact Lab as an expert, empowering participants to turn innovation into meaningful change for the food future 🌱