Band of Angels’ Post

An incredible mooment to present a business idea. Launching a startup is like planting a seed of innovation in the fertile soil of possibility. Nurture it with passion, water it with persistence, and watch it grow into a thriving garden of transformation. #StartupJourney #InnovationUnleashed"

🎉 What a week!! Our Demo Day and the F&A Next event were a big success.   🛥️ Yesterday, after a dynamic F&A Next day, we celebrated our successes with a charming boat tour through the canals of Amsterdam. It was the perfect ending to a week packed with engaging talks, insightful presentations from startups, scale-ups, investors, and corporates, all dedicated to revolutionizing the food and agri-sectors. 🗨️ Throughout the week, we delved into pressing issues within the food and agriculture industry, exploring innovative solutions. Highlights included high cuisine tastings made from commonly wasted foods and a critical session on water security, underscoring the importance of sustainable water management in the years to come. 🤝 Networking was, as always, a cornerstone of the event. We connected with numerous passionate startups and impactful investors and corporates, each bringing their vision for a sustainable future in food and agriculture. ⭐ Let's continue to accelerate the solutions we need in the food and agri-space. The future looks promising, and with the support and collaboration from this amazing community, we are on the right track to making significant impacts. Looking forward to next year’s events and the incredible innovations they will bring! 😄 PS: To the founders in our community: will we see you on the boat (again) next year? #sustainability #innovation #foodtech #agritech #startups #networking #futureoffood

🚀 Our next EcoSystem meeting on June 11th is set to be a game-changer! Sponsored by MANE, it's all about start-ups leading the charge in Sustainable Protein Solutions. 🌱   🎤 Get ready for our Start-Up Pitch Session titled "The Importance of Startups in Sustainable Protein Solutions". We will have 12 start-ups showcase their innovation in a 5-minute pitch. Each pitch will dive into the company's value proposition and the type of collaboration they're seeking. We will have start-ups shaking things up in the flavour and ingredient space, whether it's plant-based or beyond, across Europe, Asia, & North America.   🌍 Plus, here's the scoop: One winner per session (Asia-Europe & Europe-Americas) ✨ Winners get the chance to connect with MANE Senior R&D Leadership for potential incubation and partnership opportunities🏅. The winning startup from each session will be chosen by our EcoSystem, the attendees, through a real-time poll voting system!   📢 Don't miss your chance to be part of the innovation revolution! See you there! Confirmed start-ups pitching, with more coming soon! Enifer Hoxton Farms tHEMEat Company Occam Bio Nectariss Vivici #SustainableProtein #Startups #Innovation #Collaboration

Plan to be there & learn about new innovations

At MANE, we are on a mission to shape the future of the protein transition landscape. Our partnership with Bridge2Food as the proud sponsor of the EcoSystem Session startup pitch competition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to fostering innovation and empowering the next generation of game-changers.   On the 11th of June, we will witness the convergence of brilliant minds and innovative ideas that have the potential to redefine our industry. The carefully curated lineup of 12 startups will take the stage, presenting their groundbreaking business models to a panel of industry luminaries and investors, ensuring their place at the forefront of industry evolution.   But this event is more than just a pitch competition; it's a celebration of the entrepreneurial spirit that fuels progress and propels industries forward. The EcoSystem Session represents a unique opportunity for us to nurture the creativity and passion that drives entrepreneurship. Because we are eager to engage with these startups beyond the pitch competition, attendees can look forward to thought-provoking panel discussions, invaluable networking opportunities, and the chance to immerse themselves in the vibrant startup ecosystem. We believe we can drive transformative change by providing a platform for these visionary founders,   I invite you all to join us at this remarkable event as we ignite the spark and experience the energy and excitement of the entrepreneurial spirit. Let's come together to celebrate innovation and support visionary founders. Together, we can unlock the true potential of our industry and create a lasting impact, paving the way for a future where innovation knows no bounds.    For more information and to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/gGfAH-hs or https://bit.ly/3KoEMsc For more information and to register, please visit https://lnkd.in/gGfAH-hs or https://bit.ly/3KoEMsc  #Entrepreneurship #MANEproteintransition #futureoffood

Day 16/30 of practicing more gratitude in my life: Innovation through collaboration. I've said that so much it's become a cliché. However, John Selep is living that mantra. For years, I've thought there was a chance to align ag innovation ecosystem builders. That's why I was thrilled when John and AgStart brought the idea of forming AgTech Nation, a group of U.S. entrepreneur-support organizations collaborating to support AgriFood innovators. By creating this consortium, we can funnel startups into different resources and geographies. It's a true model on how we are stronger together. Learn more about the endeavor and look for more information on programs and initiatives soon. https://lnkd.in/gHBc9yqR

‘Slow and steady’ no longer wins the race. Welcome to the era of strategic elephants and fast gazelles. 🐘🦌   If corporates and startups were animals in the wild, they would be elephants and gazelles.   Why this analogy?   🐘 Elephants are known for their power and stability. Just like large corporates that possess power and stability in their markets. However, their size doesn’t always favour quick movements, mirroring corporates’ pace in adapting to market shifts.   🦌 Startups: are like gazelles – fast, agile and able to quickly change direction. Just like startups that can rapidly adapt to new opportunities. ➡️ In nature, Elephants and gazelles can live in the same habitat; similarly, corporates and startups co-exist in the same ecosystem. Real magic happens, when they don’t only co-exist but collaborate and thrive together. A great recent example of a successful startup-corporate collaboration from the food world is the joint venture between food giant Kraft Heinz and Chilean AI startup NotCo. By merging Kraft Heinz distribution muscle and NotCo’s cutting-edge R&D tech, they are able to develop and distribute innovative plant-based food products much faster than one of them would be able to do alone. What other great examples for corporate-startup collaborations are out there? Share them below 👇

Exciting news! 🚀 This Friday, Koenraad Dumont, our Chief Commercial and Innovation Officer, joins the exciting panel discussion titled: “Beyond Investment: The New Wave of Corporate-Startup Partnerships" at FTI SuperNova in Antwerp. During the panel, Koenraad, along with Karen Dams, Mattias Vanderoost, and Leyash Pillay, will explore the dynamic world of corporate-startup collaborations. Koenraad will share insights and learnings from BoortmaltX, and how we aim to reshape the future of malt through collaborations between Boortmalt and innovative startups. 🔗 Want to know more? Check out the details about the panel via the link in the comments 👇

It's #veganuary and we want to hear from YOU! 👂 We work with some incredible plant-based startups, but we would love to explore some more! 💚 Please tag some of your favourite plant-based startups down below and tell us why you think EIT Food should learn more about their innovations. 🌍 #foodsystem #ecosystem #foodsustainability #agrifood #plantbased

First, pinpoint a problem, and then craft the solution. At ECOnnect Energy, we embody innovation coupled with a business-oriented mindset. Our approach involves actively seeking out challenges to address – we thrive on problem-solving!