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🔮 What will the future look like? The prototyping method promises speed and out-of-the-box thinking: Virtual reality applications, IT security issues or artificial intelligence. 💪 To drive innovation and secure the Future of Food, the DLG.Prototype.Club promotes collaboration between start-ups and companies. Many applications do not always have to be reinvented. Why not draw on existing knowledge? Start-ups develop potential software solutions for companies in a previously submitted "challenge" within 14 days. 💡 So... the challenge is: How can fresh water no longer be used in milk production? Any ideas? GEA Group 🔎 Event: https://lnkd.in/dQ-Ce26d 🔎 DLG.prototype.Club: https://lnkd.in/dnAEKviF Christopher Armstrong Carola K. Herbst Katharina Saffran Simone Schiller Ines Rathke Daniela Inderst Inka Scharf DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society

It’s fantastic to be able to shine a spotlight on the remarkable innovations that have already hit the market within the agrifoodtech sector! EIT Food unveils its list of 10 groundbreaking startups to watch in 2024. So, if you are a corporate looking for commercial partnerships, you know where to find technological solutions ready for market! These trailblazers include some of our incredible #RisingFoodStars, Revo Foods, Kern Tec, ekolive and BettaFish It’s businesses like these that are reshaping the future of our food systems with their commitment to sustainability, technology, and health. From tackling food loss and waste to creating ultra-realistic plant-based fish, each startup is contributing uniquely towards a more sustainable and efficient food ecosystem. We are delighted to celebrate their achievements and support their journey forward! For more details on these inspiring startups, check out EIT Food's full list here: https://lnkd.in/eRMEZkcR #AgrifoodTech #Innovation #Sustainability #corporatepartner #partnerships #foodsystems #changemakers

🚀 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗲𝗻𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗘𝗨𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁! 🔎 How do supply and demand fit together for the German AgriFood system? Is there further potential for an innovative and sustainable start-up culture? 💡 “Accelerator meets Start-up - Do the needs and offers for AgriFood match?” 🎯 At this round table moderated by Sabine Höfel, current offers will be discussed, experiences and best practices shared and clear requirements for a powerful system of incubators and accelerators formulated. presented. The results of the Food-scalEUp project built the base of the round table. 💻 More information >> https://lnkd.in/gSVAQAPC 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥-𝘴𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘌𝘜𝘱 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘣𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘴: Galicia Food Cluster, AgriFood Capital, Cein, Central Transdanubian Regional Innovation Agency, Food-Processing Initiative e. V., Foodvalley NL, Innov'Alliance - Le pôle de compétitivité de la Naturalité Agroalimentaire Nutraceutique Cosmétique Arômes Parfums, Valorial, le réseau innovation agri-agro, Technopole Quimper-Cornouaille & Normandie Incubation. European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) #EUInnovationEcosystems #HorizonEU #SMEs #innovation #startup #SS4AF #agrifood

Can open innovation be the game-changer in corporate strategy for the food technology industry? Join me at the panel discussion on: How are start-ups producing the food of the future? Best practice examples from corporate and start-up collaborations. When: Wednesday, March 20. 2024 – 14:05-15:30 Where: The Innovation Stage (Hall 5.2, C100/D119), Anuga FoodTec, Köln Changing consumer consumption patterns, proliferation of ground breaking technologies and monumental challenges surrounding climate and sustainability the food technology industry is transitioning and is ripe for rapid innovation. With Marie Brueser from EIT Food, Gaetan Kerloc'h from Five Seasons Ventures, Marcus S. from watttron and Thomas Glaser from Futury we will take a deeper look at open innovation in the food technology industry. Thinking about how open innovation can help you bring your big ideas to market faster, identify untapped market potential or solve some of the biggest challenges the planet is currently facing? Then this panel discussion, as a part of the DLG Open Innovation Showcase is not to be missed. https://lnkd.in/egvGD3_q See you there. DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society Anuga FoodTec Simone Schiller Carola K. Herbst Judith Neuhaus Daniela Inderst Susan Böhm #openinnovation #foodtech #foodtechnology #startup #sustainability #technology #anugafoodtec2024

UN World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards 2024 The competition gives innovators and entrepreneurs a forum to pitch their commercially viable and scalable solutions and get them to market. The World Food Forum Startup Innovation Awards showcases breakthrough innovations in AgTech & Food in the following categories: 1) Digital Innovation in Food Processing 2) Empowering Women in AgriFood Systems 3) Food Loss 4) Good Food for All, for Today and Tomorrow. 👉 APPLY BY JUNE 8 World Economic Forum #startups #finland #agritech #food #foodtech #innovation

On your marks, set, GO! Let the prototyping sprint begin. 20 Teams of software developers and start-ups received the GEA Challenge as a part of the DLG.prototype.club open innovation competition taking place at Anuga FoodTec in Köln from the 19-21 March 2024. I asked Christian Becker Product Manager Separation Dairy at GEA Group for his thoughts after he presented the challenge at the kick-off event last week. “We seek innovations to provide dairy plants with a holistic understanding of their water footprint and pinpoint stress areas and waste. By leveraging startup creativity and expertise, we aim to empower decision-makers to minimize freshwater usage and foster sustainable water management practices. We are excited to unveil our challenge to innovative start-ups. Let's see how we can move the dairy industry towards zero-water usage"   During the DLG Open Innovation Showcase on Wednesday, March 20 from 14:05-15:40 at the Innovation Stage (Hall 5.2, C100/D119) visitors at Anuga FoodTec will be treated to the final pitches from the teams shortlisted by GEA. https://lnkd.in/egvGD3_q DLG.prototype.club is supporting GEA by using open innovation to bring big ideas to market faster and therefore solve some of the biggest challenges facing the industry. The teams are currently in a 14-day prototyping sprint and will try to convince the jury from GEA with their innovative working prototypes to have a chance to face of at the finals at Anuga FoodTec with the winning team ultimately having a chance to work with GEA to further develop their prototype into a MVP/PoC. I look forward to seeing you there. prototype.club DLG e.V. - German Agricultural Society #challenge #collaborate #create #prototyping #openinnovation #startups #dairy #dairyindustry #foodtechnology #agrifood

📢 Due to numerous requests for an extension and the many holidays in May, we have decided to extend the deadline to June 16th – this is now the final Call for Startups! ⏰ This is your last chance to be part of THE MISSION Food 2024! If your startup is working on topics such as food waste reduction, upcycling, transparency in supply chains, regulatory frameworks in the food industry, supply chain insecurities, alternative proteins and ingredients, ag-tech, decreasing negative environmental effects, or other related topics, then apply to THE MISSION Food 2024! YOUR BENEFITS: ✅ Close collaboration with 15+ market-leading corporates from the food industry like Nestlé, Schwarz Gruppe (Lidl in Deutschland, Kaufland Deutschland, PreZero International, Schwarz Produktion), METRO AG, Dussmann Group, Transgourmet Deutschland GmbH & Co. OHG) ✅ Individual sparring and coaching with Bain & Company, WSL Patentanwälte Partnerschaft mbB, e:fs TechHub, and experts from VC, prototyping, sustainability, and more ✅ Media spotlight by Handelsblatt Media Group and FUTURY 💡 Apply NOW! https://lnkd.in/exzf9SBx #TheMissionFood2024 #StartupLastCall #FoodInnovation #JoinTheMissionNow #THEMISSIONFood #food #sustainability #startups Handelsblatt Media Group Bain & Company Schwarz Dienstleistungen Schwarz Produktion Kaufland Deutschland Lidl in Deutschland German AgriFood Society, e:fs TechHub Futury Capital Landeshauptstadt München Deutsche Bank Montan-Stiftung-Saar Frankfurt School of Finance & Management

Feike Sijbesma Sustainable Innovation Award 2024 is coming up! One of ten startups from all over the world will take home this year's version of the prestigious award, which comes with a €25.000 cash prize. The Feike Sijbesma Sustainable Innovation Award serves as an incentive for innovative entrepreneurs focusing on scalable sustainable climate-proof food systems which positively impact society and the environment. AtlasInvest Entrepreneurship Grant (now Wageningen Entrepreneurship Grant) 2021, Startup-Award winner Scope Biosciences B.V. and Feike Sijbesma Sustainable Innovation Award 2022 finalist Rival Foods both stand a chance to win this year's award for their initiative. This year, during F&A Next, the Feike Sijbesma Sustainable Innovation Award will be handed out on 23 May. F&A Next is setting the stage for a sustainable revolution in the food industry by spotlighting the world’s ten most innovative agrifoodtech startups as the 'Next Heroes in Food & Agtech'. #sustainable #award #foodtech #agritech

Excited to share that Amai Proteins has been highlighted in Foodbytes by Rabobank's latest Q2 Report: "How Incremental Innovation is Powering the F&A Transition." https://bit.ly/3ykh0eC This comprehensive report showcases: > A global market map featuring 50+ innovative startups, including Amai Proteins > 6 in-depth collaboration case studies > Expert sector analysis from Rabobank > Valuable trend insights from the FoodBytes hub Proud to be recognized among the companies driving incremental innovation in the food and agriculture sector. Check out the full report to explore the future of F&A! #Foodbytes #FoodTech #AgTech #Innovation #Sustainability

Introducing our new format: Startup of the Month🌟, where we’ll feature an inspiring startup each month to showcase pioneers shaping the future! 🙌 Rethink Food, Redefine Tomorrow with Project Eaden! 🌱 In a world where climate change challenges our status quo, Project Eaden emerges as a beacon of change. 🌐 The Concept: Based on machines from the textile industry, the startup produces fibres from edible proteins with comparable texture and appearance of conventional meat. 🚀 The Vision: Bridge the gap between pleasure and responsibility. Embrace a world where delicious, sustainable alternatives make leaving behind traditional meats not a sacrifice, but a delectable choice. 💡 The Tech Behind It: Project Eaden employs cutting-edge technology to craft sustainable foods that satisfy meat cravings. Their platform technology ensures affordability, making a positive impact accessible to all. Explore the future of food at www.projecteaden.com and join this savory journey towards a greener tomorrow! 🌿🚀 #ProjectEaden #Startup