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On Wednesday 3 July, 80 startups presented their solutions to corporate partners and experts at Bühler Group's CUBIC innovation campus. Through its support of the MassChallenge program, Bühler is acting on its purpose to create innovations for a better world. “We are thrilled to welcome such an inspiring group of entrepreneurs at Bühler. Collaborating with start-ups exposes us to entrepreneurial young minds, fresh ideas, and emerging technologies, pushing us out of our comfort zones and breaking traditional silos,” commented Stefan Scheiber, CEO of Bühler Group. “Engaging with startups is essential for driving sustainability and innovation.” “MassChallenge Switzerland attracts some the best early-stage start-ups who dare to address global challenges in food tech and other key business areas with breakthrough ideas. The cohort today is another highlight of this program. It is incredibly powerful to witness the fusion of inspiring ideas and entrepreneurship – combined with the valuable support and resources provided by corporate partners – aimed at addressing key challenges for creating a sustainable world for the next generation,” added Ian Roberts, CTO Bühler, Chairman of MassChallenge Switzerland. #foodtech #accelerator #alternativeproteins #startups

New research reveals startups are key drivers of innovation in emerging sectors. Researcher Francisco Polidoro, Jr., a Professor of Management at Texas McCombs School of Business, highlights three key elements that determine a startup's impact to help SMBs dive into the world of innovation: #innovation #startup

Leaders highlight programs to help startups, boost innovation Area executives recently discussed some of the projects their companies are investing in to support entrepreneurs and innovation. https://lnkd.in/e4Ni634i #Innovation #Creativity

🚛 J.B. Hunt is championing innovation again! 🔍 Supporting a logistics startup incubator. 🆕 Exploring up to six new startups by 2025. 📊 Addressing strategic challenges in the industry. 🤔 How will this reshape logistics solutions? 💡 Exciting opportunities for entrepreneurs ahead! 👀 Anyone considering new logistics innovations? 🔗 Read more to stay informed on this trend.

💥 Defining Startups: Is Innovation Enough? Before jumping into the main point, let’s consider a story. There is a bakery that develops a production line capable of producing 100 loaves of bread in five minutes—a process that can be expanded across multiple locations efficiently. This scenario exemplifies a startup by virtue of its innovative approach to scaling, which combines speed, efficiency, and replicability. However, if this model's cost structure does not support commercial viability, it fails the scalability test essential for startup success. Startups and innovation are terms often used interchangeably, yet their meanings have different implications for business growth. Commonly, a startup is perceived as any new business venture focusing on high impact and rapid expansion. However, this definition can be overly simplistic. Startups are defined not only by their newness or sector but also by their business model's potential for swift and sustainable growth. Innovation, too, is frequently misinterpreted. It extends beyond only developing new goods or technologies. Innovation involves fundamentally rethinking existing processes, models, or services to create significant value. It’s about delivering solutions that are not only different but markedly improve the current situation. The challenge for modern entrepreneurs is to navigate the fine line between innovation and practical implementation. While innovation should push the boundaries of what is possible, it must also be grounded in economic reality. Startups must not only innovate but also execute their ideas in ways that are commercially viable and scalable. -------------------------------------- At Emakase, consulting is not just a service, but an experience. 📩hello@emakase.co 🌐www.emakase.co #Emakase #EmUP #EmakaseUP #vietnam #innovation #startup

HLF International Startups Day Launched to Drive Innovation Ecosystem Growth ITRI held the HLF International Startups Day in Tainan to showcase startup efforts in building a resilient society. As global supply chain shifts and climate change risks intensify, startups are playing an increasingly critical role in fostering resilient societies. On the second day of the 2024 High Level Forum (HLF) Summit, the International Startups Day was held in Tainan, Taiwan, reinforcing the emphasis on supporting entrepreneurship. Under the theme of “Resilient Society,” over 20 future unicorns from Europe, the Americas, and Asia showcased groundbreaking technologies and innovative solutions to drive sustainable growth and build resilient societies. Experts from startup accelerators and venture capitals also gathered to provide valuable insights. further informatiom: https://lnkd.in/gVYhX7D9 #HLF #ResilientSociety

A good idea is only as valuable as the work you put into realizing it in practical terms. A good idea is not innovation. Innovation is innovation. Thornton Tomasetti understands that, which is why the company has put so much effort into capturing, evaluating, and ultimately nurturing the good ideas being had in the workplace. Thornton Tomasetti is so effective at nurturing ideas into true innovation, in fact, that a number of the ideas had by employees have since gone on to become products and companies of their own, like in the case of T2D2, an AI-powered tool that helps building owners and managers more quickly identify and address exterior deterioration. In a recent story, we hear from Grant McCullagh and Jonathan Ehrlich and take a closer look at both Thornton Tomasetti and T2D2 to learn more about idea incubation and why/how it can be so effective in a corporate environment. #IdeaIncubation #ArtificialIntelligence #ConstructionTech #BuildingTech #Startups

🥳 Celebrating five years, 100 startups and the future of food. Over the past five years, we’ve supported more than 100 #altprotein and #foodtech startups transforming the food system 💚. Given this milestone, we decided it’s a pretty good time to reflect on the past five years, the industry as it stands, and what needs to happen in the next phase and beyond. 🙌🏽 It’s also a great time to celebrate our pioneering, ambitious and inspiring global community of alumni #startups. So we made a report. And here it is💡. Five Years, 100 Startups, and the Future of Food🚀. ........................................................................ 📰 What's in the report? The alt-protein sector is navigating a necessary correction phase that will strengthen its long-term outlook and resilience. This report shares our take on industry trends, insights, and an outlook for the future 📈, while celebrating and showcasing our 100+ startup community. “We are beyond the first wave of product innovation and consumer adoption. The next wave will lead the way, and further accelerate the transformation and growth of the industry,” says ProVeg Incubator Director, Albrecht Wolfmeyer. Discover more views and insights from our team, alumni and industry partners in the report. Get your copy via the link in the comments 👇🏽 And join us in celebrating by sharing your thoughts, photos, memories and more using #ProVeg100Startups #ProVegIncubator #ProVeg #NewFood