Pitch #9 - The Living Hub: A Revolution in Food Systems

As the penultimate team, the Food group introduced “The Living Hub,” an initiative aimed at transforming global food systems through sustainable practices and community collaboration. This approach addresses the challenge of feeding a growing population while preserving environmental health.

The Living Hub envisions integrating food production into urban environments, using technologies like urban farming and cellular agriculture. By creating a circular, decentralized ecosystem, it aims to make food production efficient, sustainable, and resilient. The hub will be a space for growing food, sharing knowledge, and incubating new technologies, fostering innovation and cooperation.

Key strategies include establishing collective ecosystems focused on recycling and upcycling, using vertical and lab-based farming techniques, and building communities that promote resilience and sustainability. The team calls for global participation in creating and supporting Living Hubs, highlighting the importance of community involvement and sustainable technology to ensure future food security and environmental sustainability.