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

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

Imagine a future where sustainability isn't just a goal but a reality. Experience open innovation LIVE and in action with the DLG.prototype.club in partnership with GEA Group during the Anuga FoodTec (19-22 March) 🌟 The Challenge: "Zero freshwater": By 2030, no more fresh water is to be used in the dairy industry. Instead, alternative water sources will be used to reduce consumption and minimise environmental impact.   Teams of software developers and start-ups will face-off and present their working prototypes to GEA for a chance to win follow-up contract for a 100days to further develop their visionary ideas.   Calling on all visionaries and changemakers! The DLG Open Innovation Showcase where the challenge will be presented by GEA, following the final pitches and prize distribution will take place at the Innovation Stage at Anuga FoodTec on Wednesday, 20 March from 14:05-15:40 See you there. #openinnovation #food #foodtechnology #agtech #startups #sdgs #rapidprototyping #challenge #collaborate #create #sustainability Freya v. Czettritz Lothar Hövelmann Ines Rathke Simone Schiller Carola K. Herbst Judith Neuhaus Katharina Saffran

[startups program] : you are a #foodtech or #agritech with innovative solutions ? Among the 3 different startups programs from EIT Food you can apply to EIT Food Accelerator Network (#FAN) Topics : from 🏭 food bioprocessing to 🌿 next generation of plant sources solutions Deadline 📆 19 february Details below ⤵️ #startup #innovation #agritech #foodtech #innovativesolutions #food #foodsystem #sustainable

📣Fantastic opportunity within #EITFoodFAN programme for #foodtech and #agritech startups who wish to make impact and see things bigger! 🇪🇺check this opportunity out and spread the word!

🔮 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

🎉 Congratulations Juliet Bray, Accelerator Manager Bilbao Hub for moderating the panel discussion on Sustainable Food Packaging at the FOOD 4 FUTURE - EXPO FOODTECH and a big thank you to all panellists, great to see our EIT Food Accelerator Network alumnus Bio2Coat Natural Preservation Technology being one of the changemakers leading the discussion.    🌱 📦 Sustainable Food Packaging is one of our mission emphasised themes for the 2024 EIT Food Accelerator Network programme. Our Bilbao Hub will be supporting emerging startups, that put less strain on our planet's resources and keep virgin materials out of circulation in favour of reusable ones, on their tech validation and business acceleration journey. Key focus will be on circular, renewable, recyclable or compostable, smart packing and processing technologies. EIT Food Accelerator Network programme offers purpose-led startups more ways to fuel their impact, grow and achieve their goals, linking those who need technology and innovations, those who are developing it, and those who might finance and scale it.    To register your interest for our next cohort: https://lnkd.in/ddX_3fP2

It is a wrap. The Food Tech Congress in Warsaw, one of Europe’s premier events for food tech innovation & investment, brought together 1000+ impactful innovators, venture capitalists, policymakers and the most prominent entrepreneurs to collaborate, push the food industry forward and speed up the revolution.   Two amazing days filled with inspiration, innovation, bold ideas, pitches and incredible food tech insights. Curated networking, numerous discussions, unforgettable experiences and 10 inspiring new themes: food as medicine; alternative proteins; precision fermentation; levelling up safety, security & transparency,; digital from farm to fork; from linear to circular food systems; fighting the food waste battle; the tech-powered future of regenerative agriculture; the future of agritech, and smart money talks.    It was great to see so many of our ground-breaking 2024 startups and EIT Food Accelerator Network alumni attend the event, including Adamo Foods, EcoBean, Esencia Foods, EXOSOMM, GOVA, Holloid and Time-travelling Milkman. Huge congratulations to all the startups that have pitched, exhibited and that have been awarded. A big applause goes to EXOSOMM a startup from our 2024 EIT Food Accelerator Network cohort for winning this year's Food Tech Challenge in the "Enhancing well-being via nutrition" category. Not only that, Exosomm also took part in the panel discussion "Food for body & mind: innovations in functional ingredients with a mission to boost mental and physical wellbeing".   It is great to see global food tech communities grow and many unrivalled business opportunities being unlocked. #foodsystemtransformation #startupacceleration #agrifoodtechinnovation EIT Food, EIT Food North-East, Adam M. Adamek, PhD, Ewa Karolewska, Pierre Dupuis, Marcin Koziorowski, Bruno Scocozza, Hendrik Kaye, Netta Granot, Regina Golan Gerstl, Prof. Shimon Reif, Adam Silfvander, Marcus Lebesmühlbacher, CFA, Pinar Frank, Peter van Oostrum, Dimitris Karefyllakis, Saskia Tersteeg...  

There are now only 4 days left until applications for Food Tech Challengers close so don't let this opportunity pass you by. Click the link below and join us in May. Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your innovation and compete on a global stage. Apply by March 1 to be a part of the change! #FTC2024 #innovation #edlong Call for food tech startups! The Food Tech Challengers pitch battle is returning this spring, and I'm thrilled to be on the jury. This year, you can choose from 6 tracks to apply to: 👉 New proteins 👉 Enhancing well-being via nutrition  👉 Food transparency, safety & security 👉 Fighting food waste battle 👉 Digital from farm to fork 👉 Regenerative agriculture

Grow-NY: Pioneering the Future of Agrifood Innovation The Grow-NY competition stands at the forefront of agricultural and food innovation, offering a remarkable opportunity for startups around the globe. With an impressive annual prize pool of $3 million, this competition is more than just a financial incentive; it's a gateway to transformative growth in the agrifood sector. Open to early-stage companies with scalable business models, Grow-NY is committed to fostering sustainable solutions and impactful innovations. The competition not only rewards the ingenuity of seven winners but also provides a platform for finalists to receive expert mentorship, pitch training, and exposure to New York's dynamic agrifood regions. This week, 20 of the best and brightest food and agriculture startups from around the globe pitched their innovations to nearly 1,000 registrants at the 2023 Grow-NY Summit and the winners are in! $1 Million Top Prize was awarded to Hypercell Technologies. They provide rapid point-of-care diagnostics for the food chain, ensuring early identification and management of biological contaminants from production to transformation with increased speed and accuracy. Click below to learn more about all of this year's winners. https://lnkd.in/eEv8VNrj #GrowNY #Agtech #SustainableGrowth #StartupCompetition #innovationchallenge