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The Bridge2Food #EcoSystemSession startup pitch competition has been a stimulating experience, showcasing the boundless creativity and unwavering determination that fuel the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for inventiveness. It is truly an honor to have been a part of this event where we witnessed the convergence of brilliant ideas and pioneering solutions for the proteins of tomorrow.   Congratulations to tHEMEat Company, the top-voted startup of the morning session. The Meat Company focuses on creating novel flavour solutions to solve the issue of taste and texture that has plagued the alternative proteins field since its inception. What's more, they propose a technology that offers competitive pricing compared to animal proteins, an incredible feat for the plant-based world. I would also like to congratulate C16 Biosciences. Their concept of sustainable palm oil alternatives captivated the audience and emerged as the top-voted proposition in the afternoon session of the competition.  Your dedication to creating high-performance biodesigned ingredients is remarkable.   To our other participating startups, you are the backbone of protein transition, and we are truly inspired by your ingenuity. This industry relies strongly on your concepts and boldness to march on in the journey of building a more sustainable feeding system for all.  I firmly believe in these brilliant minds, and I anticipate witnessing their continued growth and the impact they will create in the years to come.   At MANE, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering an environment that nurtures innovation and empowers the next generation of industry leaders. Initiatives like this are crucial in cultivating a vibrant ecosystem where pioneering ideas can flourish and drive transformative change.   I thank everyone, including the voters, who contributed to the smooth execution of this event. We look forward to continuing our journey of championing entrepreneurship and driving progress to safeguard the future of humankind.   #entrepreneurship #MANEproteintransition #futureoffood  

I thoroughly enjoyed every single pitch! Each proposal was incredibly exhilarating, and I am particularly inspired by the lengths to which the human mind can innovate. This is a real display of our tenacity and ability to adapt, acclimatize, modify, and reshape our world to suit the evolving necessities of our species. Bridge2Food's EcoSystem session indeed demonstrated the importance of startups in driving innovation, and I am equally inspired by all the concepts from all the participating startups at this event. Enifer is leading the charge in sustainable feeding by transforming circular economy by-products into planet-friendly protein, converting dilute side streams into a high-protein ingredient. Hoxton Farms and Fattastic Technologies develop sustainable fats for meat alternative applications. Abolis Biotechnologies uses micro-organisms to develop new bioproduction solutions. Nectariss creates a fermentation technology that enables the generation of food with new natural flavors Jellatech produces high-quality, pure, animal-free collagen and gelatin to make better ingredients Vivici is an innovative ingredients company making superior dairy proteins Fungu'it creates healthy, local, and low-carbon protein sources through mushroom fermentation and Occam Bioscience develops cultured meat. We were also fortunate to witness the pitch from Ajinomatrix, a startup whose Taste Tuner technology is set to revolutionize the food and beverage industry using sensory analysis with artificial intelligence. Although they didn't all claim a top spot in the competition, all these companies proposed timely solutions that resonated strongly. The winners: tHEMEat Company creates novel flavour solutions to improve taste and texture of meat alternative at a reasonable price, and C16 Biosciences creates high-performance biodesigned ingredients (particularly sustainable palm oil alternatives) Deeply inspired and looking forward to seeing the massive potential of these inventions unveiled. #entrepreneurship #MANEproteintransition #futureoffood

This morning, the first stretch of the EcoSystem Session offered a rich display of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. The EcoSystem Session is a pitch competition hosted by the alternative protein networking community, Bridge2Food, and sponsored by MANE. This is a competition between industry startups, providing them an avenue to showcase their most revolutionary innovations in the plant-based sector. Through this event, MANE aims to empower aspiring entrepreneurs and foster innovation in the food transition ecosystem across Europe, Asia & North America. A curated selection of six startups have pitched their ideas to an audience of industry experts and investors who make up the EcoSystem and act as judges through a real-time voting poll. Congratulations to tHEMEat Company, the top-voted startup whose visionary approach to modulating the taste and texture of alternative proteins has struck a chord with the experts. Their Veme technology, which is declared as a natural vegetable extract, promises better affordability for plant-based products. We thank Bridge2Food for organising this remarkable event. The morning session was a testament to the boundless creativity and passion that drives entrepreneurship. The excitement doesn't stop here! The competition continues this afternoon with six other startups ready to take the stage and present their innovative solutions. We invite you to join us this afternoon to discover more game-changing ideas and vote for the startups that resonate most with you. Together, let's support the next generation of founders. Log in now to reserve your virtual seat and be part of this transformative journey: https://bit.ly/3KoEMsc #entrepreneurship #MANEproteintransition #futureoffood

🌱 The alt-protein industry is optimistic long-term but faces short-term hurdles like funding. In her latest column for Protein Production Technology International, Laine Clark Senior Corporate Engagement Manager, Innovation at The Good Food Institute, tells the untold story of starting up. Here, Laine tackles supporting struggling startups and displaced talent, while offering a roadmap for future success through strategic planning and a supportive community. "As an industry, we should align on being sympathetic and empathetic when a company is in the middle of laying off employees or closing the doors," writes Laine. "After all, entrepreneurship is not for the faint of heart, and even a defeated founder has demonstrated uncommon courage just by acting on their dream." 🤓 Read Laine's wisdom now in the Q3 2024 edition of Protein Production Technology International: https://hubs.ly/Q02KTd7H0 #alternativeprotein #funding #startups #entrepreneurship #innovation

🌊 Big news! Ocean Investments just hit 'refresh' – and we're talking about a total website glow-up. 🖥️✨ 🌟 But the brightest spark in our makeover? It's our new vertical – 'Food Tech' – a fresh addition that marries health with flavor. It's the yin to our 'Health Tech' yang, harmonizing nutrition and innovation for a healthier tomorrow. That's not all, though... 🔍 Say hello to our updated 'News' section which is like the daily journal of Ocean's voyage. It's where you can navigate through the stories of triumph, the insights from the deep blue of business, and the lighthouse of initiatives that guide us forward. And for the main event... 📣 Calling all innovators! Your ideas have a new playground. So, if you're ready to join forces with Ocean's league of extraordinary investments, pitch us. We're all eyes and ears (and taste buds). 👉 Let the adventure begin >>> https://ocean.investments/ #OceanInvestments #FoodTech #HealthTech #Startups #Entrepreneurs #Innovation

What are the main barriers for entrepreneurs?   We need to find out, and we need to fix them. 🔨   DI Bio is on a mission. We will be the house of startups, representing the most innovative and ambitious founders in the biosolutions sector.   Improving conditions for entrepreneurs is not only a smart thing to do – it is the right thing to do.   If we want to accelerate the green transition, and if we want to sustain our way of living and our social welfare, we need to support the companies of the future. They will deliver the solutions and tax revenue for our societies.   That’s the biosolutions sector, where we have hundreds of entrepreneurs working from early morning to late night, delivering a more sustainable and greener tomorrow.   Mikael is therefore embedding himself the whole week with those entrepreneurs with that mission on mind. It’s all thanks to BioInnovation Institute and Copenhagen Business School, hosting a summer school for the 40 most promising startups of the future.   Follow this space for more conclusions from the Danish entrepreneurial scene, and how we can work together improving their possibilities.   Let’s do this. 🚀   

🤔 🖋️ What are the strengths of #agrifoodtech #startups that will transform the global food system? And how can you make sure we know that's you? We asked some of our AgFunder & GROW assessing team this question: “An application form stands out to me when…”. Swipe for their answers! Having seen over 1000 applications for the AgFunder GROW Impact Accelerator over the last four years, these are their words of wisdom. 👀 Learn more about the AgFunder GROW Impact Accelerator 2024 and get started on applying here: https://lnkd.in/gBMTG5kt Applications close in less than 10 days on 25 Feb. #goGROW #agrifood #agtech #foodtech #innovation #entrepreneurship

MassChallenge Switzerland Announces Its 2024 Early-Stage Accelerator Cohort 🌍🚀 MassChallenge Switzerland has unveiled its 2024 cohort, including Kenya's Organic Fields among the 103 early-stage startups selected from 37 countries. This elite group represents the top 8% of global applications, chosen by over 300 independent experts for their innovative and sustainable solutions. Organic Fields, a social-environmental enterprise, tackles food waste by converting it into organic fertilizer, aligning perfectly with MassChallenge's sustainability goals. This 4-month program will provide these startups with world-class mentoring, corporate partnerships, and invaluable networking opportunities. Matthew Lashmar, Managing Director of MassChallenge Switzerland, expressed his enthusiasm: “Now the fun starts, and we can’t wait to help these startups connect with our partners and mentors. We aim to support their growth and add value to our community and society." The program will culminate on October 31st with an awards ceremony, where the top startups will compete for up to CHF 1 million in zero-equity prize money and other in-kind prizes. #Sustainability #Startup #Innovation #MassChallenge #Kenya #OrganicFields #Entrepreneurship #GreenTech 🌱💡

Ecstatic that we are in the MassChallenge Switzerland 2024 Cohort. Looking forward to advancing HydrOral - with support of Mass Challenge Industry experts, VC's and other cohort members- with the goal to improve the quality of life and sleep for Xerostomia sufferers! See you in a couple of weeks. 🚀 🚀 🚀 #Startup #Entrepreneurship #Healthcare