Mission
Empowering Global Gastronomy Through Innovation
World Gastronomy Network Inc. is dedicated to designing and implementing integrated innovation ecosystems that connect gastronomy, tourism, active mobility, rural development, research, digital technologies and public policy through the WOGI Methodology Ecosystem™.
Our mission is to transform isolated projects into long-term collaborative ecosystems that strengthen regional resilience, accelerate innovation uptake and create measurable societal impact through Living Lab methodologies, international cooperation and evidence-based implementation frameworks.
Vision
A World Where Every Plate Tells a Story of Sustainability
We envision a future where every region has the capacity to build collaborative Living Lab ecosystems that connect citizens, public authorities, academia, industry and civil society around shared challenges.
Through integrated methodologies and international partnerships, we strive to create innovation systems that are sustainable, inclusive, measurable and scalable across Europe and beyond.
Core Values
Integrity • Innovation • Collaboration • Sustainability • Excellence
Integrity
We act transparently, ethically and responsibly in every partnership and decision.
Innovation
We continuously develop new methodologies, governance models and implementation frameworks that improve the effectiveness of innovation ecosystems.
Collaboration
We believe that the world's most complex challenges can only be solved through multidisciplinary and international cooperation.
Sustainability
Every programme we design seeks to create long-term environmental, economic and social value.
Excellence
We pursue the highest professional standards in research, governance, implementation and knowledge sharing.
AI & Digital Transformation
Artificial Intelligence and digital technologies are becoming fundamental enablers of evidence-based innovation. Within the WOGI Methodology Ecosystem™, AI supports data-driven decision-making, digital governance, monitoring, impact assessment, stakeholder engagement and continuous improvement of Living Lab ecosystems. We believe that digital transformation should enhance human collaboration rather than replace it, enabling better public services, stronger regional innovation and more informed policy development.
The Power of Global Collaboration
Connecting Knowledge Across Borders
Innovation has no borders.
World Gastronomy Network builds strategic partnerships among universities, municipalities, Living Labs, SMEs, public institutions, research organisations and international networks to accelerate knowledge exchange and practical implementation.
By connecting expertise across countries and disciplines, we create integrated ecosystems capable of addressing complex societal challenges through collaborative innovation.
Academic Excellence
Bridging Research and Real-World Implementation
Scientific knowledge creates value only when it reaches society.
Our methodologies are designed to bridge academic research with practical implementation through Living Lab methodologies, evidence-based governance and interdisciplinary collaboration.
We actively cooperate with universities, research institutes and innovation communities to transform scientific excellence into measurable regional development and societal impact.
Independent Innovation for Public Value
As an independent non-profit organisation, World Gastronomy Network operates at the intersection of science, policy and society.
Our role is to develop neutral, evidence-based methodologies that support governments, municipalities, research organisations and communities in creating sustainable innovation ecosystems.
Rather than replacing existing institutions, we strengthen collaboration between them, providing implementation frameworks that enable long-term, scalable and internationally transferable solutions.
Non-Governmental Impact