Governance
and Ecosystem
Ferments du Futur embodies a unique collective dynamic dedicated to innovation and scientific excellence around ferments and fermented foods.
Relying on a cutting-edge innovation platform and a broad community of partners from research, industry, and technical institutes, the program fosters the convergence of complementary skills and expertise.
This ambitious organization creates a conducive environment for the emergence of innovative projects, whose structured governance and integrated ecosystem effectively guide research and maximize the impact of the solutions developed for the food of tomorrow.
Governance
Strategic Steering Committee (SSC)
- Decision-making body made up of one representative per member
- The SSC decides on the strategic direction of Ferments du Futur, including the framework and selection of projects in the call for projects, the entry and exit of members, the budget, the scientific and technological road map, etc.
Executive Committee (EC)
- An operational body made up of the executive director of Ferments du Futur
- Its role is to implement the strategy decided on by the SSC: leading the annual calls for projects, setting up and running the innovation platform, monitoring financial equilibrium, communication, etc.
Scientific Advisory Board (SAB)
- Advisory body made up of international scientific experts appointed by the SSC
- Its role is to support the annual calls for projects, to identify new research directions, new technological developments, etc.
A powerful ecosystem in the making
Ferments du Futur is a vibrant ecosystem with 41 members: companies, higher education and research establishments, interprofessions, technical institutes, trade unions and competitiveness clusters.
Their shared objective is to accelerate research and innovation in ferments, fermented foods and biopreservation, thereby promoting healthy, sustainable eating.
