The Microbial Biotechnologies for Food and Biochemicals Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions – Innovative Training Networks (ITNs) projects cluster comprises three projects funded by the European Union’s H2020 Research & Innovation programme. Early Stage Researchers (ESRs) and PIs from YEASTDOC, PAcMEN and Aromagenesis will meet for the first time at the 7th conference on Physiology of Yeast & Filamentous Fungi (PYFF). The meeting is an integrated session within the PYFF programme that will showcase the research being carried out within the cluster, highlight synergies and facilitate networking between the projects participants. Representatives from the Research Executive Agency (REA) are lending their full support to this initiative, providing valuable expertise on doctoral training, policy, and societal goals.