ProVeg Incubator

📢 Are you an early-stage alt-protein startup looking to grow? We’re looking for pioneering founders to apply for the 13th edition of the ProVeg Incubator programme, starting in April 2025. We're particularly keen to work with startups developing plant-based alternatives to seafood, fish, meat and eggs, with clear differentiation and a strong offering in the areas of functionality, sensory profile, nutrition, or sustainability. Who are we? The ProVeg Incubator is the world’s first and leading programme designed specifically for alt-protein startups developing game-changing products, ingredients and technologies that remove animals from the food system. What you get: 🚀 20-week accelerator programme 👨🏫 Expert mentoring and a personal business advisor 💰 Funding up to €300,000, including €75,000 in-kind services 🤝 Global network and 100+ alumni community 🏤 Facilities - use our co-working space, test kitchen, and event space in Berlin. What do our alumni say? Since starting out in 2018, we’ve supported well over 100 startups from around the world, including Remilk, Formo, Better Nature, vly, Infinite Roots®, Haofood, omni pet food, Kern Tec, and Hooked Foods, to name just a few. Check them all out in our report published earlier this year - link in the comments. “What I love about the ProVeg Incubator is the community. The support and vibe you get from being surrounded by like-minded founders is invaluable. You won’t find it anywhere else.” Nicolas Hartmann, vly. Sound like the right fit for you? Apply now at https://hubs.ly/Q02TMwTP0 #AltProtein #Startups #Accelerator #Investment #ProVeg #ProVegIncubator ProVeg International Albrecht Wolfmeyer Antje Räuscher FoodHack Vevolution StarLifter Eatable Adventures Food Campus Berlin Green Queen Media vegconomist - the vegan business magazine

Who else was at SIAL Paris?   🎤 Our International Director, Albrecht Wolfmeyer, joined Lucie Paté from Five Seasons Ventures on the panel "How to Pitch a FoodTech Investor," sharing practical tips on navigating the challenging investment climate and how to stand out to food-tech investors.    🔗 There were 100 startups showcasing and pitching their exciting food and beverage products. It was great to see familiar faces like planetary, Rival Foods, and our alumni startup ABERYNE, who pitched their plant-based "foi green." Some of our takeaways...    🌱 "Big food" companies are still bullish on sustainable alternatives, with expanding ranges and hybrid products.   🌍 Consumers, chefs, and retailers are increasingly open to natural (clean-label), sustainable, healthy, tasty, and affordable options - plant-based products that tick all these boxes hold potential!   #SIALParis #ProVegIncubator #SustainableFoodTech #PlantBasedRevolution #SIAL60Years

Who's heading to SIAL Paris tomorrow? Our international director Albrecht Wolfmeyer will be there! Albrecht will be speaking in the session 'How to Pitch a FoodTech Investor', alongside Giancarlo Addario, Principal at Five Seasons Ventures. 💡 They'll share their insights on how to pitch to food-tech investors, covering aspects such as having a unique value proposition, market potential, and a robust business model. 📅 Join them on Sunday, October 20, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM. Fine out more via the link in the comments https://hubs.ly/Q02TP9C_0 #SIALParis #FoodInnovation #SIAL60Years #ProVegIncubator

What an incredible time at #NextBite24 in Rome! Our Programme Manager, Alexandra Kyvik Ruiz, had the opportunity to meet so many inspiring startups, investors, and thought leaders in the AgriFoodTech space. The energy and passion for driving positive change in food systems were contagious. Some key highlights: 🎤 A standout moment was seeing Luca Fichtinger from Kern Tec, one of our alumni startups, take the stage. Kern Tec has recently rolled out several new products, highlighting their growth in the alternative protein space. 🚀 The roundtable on corporate-startup collaborations, led by Florian Weber and Tommy Schmid from Südzucker Group offered sharp insights on setting clear milestones and aligning missions to drive impactful partnerships in plant-based innovation. 🤩 The startup marketplace was buzzing with mission-driven entrepreneurs showcasing their latest innovations. Sessions covered industry trends like protein diversification, regenerative agriculture, and supply chain innovation, exploring how these areas are adapting to meet today’s food system challenges. A big thank you to EIT Food for hosting such a dynamic and impactful event. Let’s keep the momentum going! If we didn’t get the chance to connect at the event, feel free to reach out to Alexandra Kyvik Ruiz to learn more about ProVeg Incubator and potential collaboration opportunities. #NextBite24 #FoodInnovation #FutureOfFood #AgriFoodTech #SustainableFoodSystems #ProVeg #ProVegIncubator

Who's going to #NextBite in Rome tomorrow? Our programme manager Alexandra Kyvik Ruiz will be there! Next Bite, from the EIT Food is where food system innovators, thought leaders, and pioneers come together to drive change in the AgriFoodTech space. It’s a great opportunity to connect, collaborate, and accelerate progress in food innovation. Get in touch with Alexandra if you’re attending and would like to meet up to hear more about what we do and how we could work together. She’s looking forward to meeting startups, investors, and food tech enthusiasts. See you there https://lnkd.in/enBr8zce #NextBite24 #ImprovingFoodTogether #FutureOfFood #RegenerativeFoodSystems

Happy World Mental Health Day! 🌍💚 As founders and entrepreneurs, the hustle can sometimes come at the cost of our mental wellbeing. Today, let's take a moment to recognise the importance of mental health in our journey, not just for ourselves but also for our teams. Running a startup can feel like a rollercoaster—unpredictable, exciting, and sometimes overwhelming. Finding the right balance between driving your vision forward and protecting your mental health is crucial for long-term success. What's your go-to for looking after your mental health? Cast your vote on the poll and share your thoughts with other fellow founders in the comments below 💬👇 #WorldMentalHealthDay #FounderLife #MentalHealthMatters #StartupWellbeing #EntrepreneurMindset #ProVegIncubator

From Spain to Berlin: food innovators came to ProVeg Incubator HQ for an immersive experience🌍 We had the pleasure of hosting part of an exciting immersion trip organized by Eatable Adventures at our ProVeg Incubator head office, connecting Spanish manufacturers and distributors with German food startups! 🤝🌱 The group gained valuable insights into the German food industry landscape through an interactive session with our team, followed by a Q&A with our alumni startup Mondarella and Berlin-based Zayt Bioscience. We wrapped things up with a tasting of Mondarella’s delicious plant-based cheeses and checked out Zayt’s super innovative yeast-grown fat, made from date-farming waste! The group included representatives from Campofrio, CAPSA FOOD, COVAP, Frit Ravich, Vicky Foods, Levprot Bioscience, Mahou San Miguel Makro, Pascual, Sanygran, and Unilever. it was an amazing chance to connect established companies with the exciting world of food startups. 🚀 We love being a part of these collaborations that push the future of food forward! #FoodInnovation #SustainableFood #StartupEcosystem #FutureOfFood

We’re proud to partner with the Agri-Food Innovation World Championship 2024, where Antje Räuscher, Head of ProVeg Incubator, will serve as a judge. This year’s championship is themed "Empowering the Future of Agri-Food Tech," and aims to identify, support, and celebrate seed to Series A startups with significant growth potential. The focus will be on innovations in agri-tech, food sustainability, health & wellness, and deep-tech sectors 💚. Do you have an innovative solution that could shape the future of the agri-food industry? This is your chance to compete for incredible prizes, including investment term sheets worth S$2 million! ⏰ Deadline extended – You now have until 13 October 2024 to submit your application! ✍️ Submit your application today: https://lnkd.in/gGxkGxbX Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia Constellar and Innovate360 #AFTEA2024 #AgriFoodTechExpoAsia #Exhibition #SIAW #SIAW2024 #SingaporeInternationalAgriFoodWeek #AgriFood

We had an incredible evening in collaboration with Food Campus Berlin, bringing together startups, innovators, and industry professionals from the food-tech space!   How we get products from the lab to the store shelves - that was the topic of yesterday's "From Lab to Launch" meetup. 🎤 Ursula La Cognata and Volker Landschütze from ybe - Your Biotech Experts gave us an exciting impulse on the entire process from lab to scale, which is much more complex than many would initially assume. 💡 Our expert panel, including Nicolas Hartmann (vly), Eugenia Sagué (Cultimate), Ursula La Cognata and Volker Landschütze, shared invaluable insights, challenges, and practical advice for food-tech entrepreneurs. Thanks to everyone who joined us💚 #ProVegIncubator #FoodCampus #FromLabtoLaunch #FoodTech #Startups #Networking #Innovation

Get Ready for From Lab to Launch – This Thursday! Join us and Food Campus Berlin for an inspiring evening designed for startups, innovators, and professionals transitioning from laboratory research to market-ready products. If you're involved in the food-tech sector - whether you're an early-stage startup or an established player refining your strategies - and you're based in Berlin, you should attend, and here is why... 🎤 Keynote: ybe - Your Biotech Experts) 💡Panelists: Nicolas Hartmann (vly), Eugenia Sagué (Cultimate), Ursula La Cognata & Volker Landschütze (ybe - Your Biotech Experts) 🤝 Connect with like-minded professionals, potential collaborators, and industry experts. Share ideas, explore partnerships, and build relationships that could propel your projects forward. Date: September 26, 2024 Time: 6 PM onwards Location: ProVeg Incubator, Genthiner Str. 48, 10785 Berlin Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/dNxpSFRG #ProvegIncubator #FoodCampus #FromLabtoLaunch #FoodTech #Startups #Networking #Berlin