Welcome to the EIT Label Accreditation Application Portal

We're delighted to support you on your journey towards achieving the EIT Label — a mark of excellence for non-degree education and training in innovation, entrepreneurship, creativity, and leadership within the agri-food sector. EIT Label accreditation is a powerful way to showcase the quality of your course or programme and strengthen your credibility as a trusted training provider.

To learn more about the benefits of accreditation, explore the EIT Food Learning Services website and browse the EIT Food Course Catalogue.

How to Submit

To submit your first application for accreditation, follow these four steps:

• Successfully complete EIT Food's Designing Learning Outcomes and Assessment course — you will need to upload proof of completion as part of your submission

• Click on the 'new application' button below to create a user account and register your organisation with us

• After registering, you'll receive a welcome email containing a link to the application form. Follow this link to complete the form and upload all mandatory documents.

• Review and agree to EIT Food's terms and conditions, then validate and submit your application.

When to Submit

Applications are accepted in two windows each year. Submit by midnight CET/CEST on the relevant date:

2026 (Window 1): Tuesday, 14 April

2026 (Window 2): Friday, 23 October

2027 (Window 1): Monday, 26 April

2027 (Window 2): Friday, 22 October

2028 (Window 1): Monday, 24 April

2028 (Window 2): Friday, 27 October

Support and Guidance

We recommend reviewing the following resources before and during your application:

• Applicant Handbook

• Accreditation FAQs

• EIT Food Learning Services website

If you have any questions at any stage of the process, our team is committed to making your accreditation experience as smooth and straightforward as possible. Please don't hesitate to contact us at accreditation@eitfood.eu.

We look forward to receiving your application.