📢 Meet the Startups and Experts Leading the "Food For Future - Meet the Startups Shaking Up the Food Industry"! 🌱
We’re excited to introduce the inspiring startups and leaders who will join us on October 9th for our panel discussion on food innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship:
✨ Artisan by Asha Founded by Asha Rajak, Artisan by Asha is at the forefront of the circulareconomy, creating nutrient-rich beverages and farm-to-table experiences. Asha, a visionary food entrepreneur and expert in soil microbiology, integrates regenerative farming into her work, collaborating with local farmers to enhance soil health and cultivate sustainable ingredients. Her mission is clear: to revolutionize the food industry by prioritizing eco-friendly practices that promote a holistic approach to health and well-being, and food as medicine.
✨ AlgaeforFood Led by Dr. Marieke Vanthoor-Koopmans, AlgaeforFood is engineering a paradigm shift in sauces and snacks using microalgae-derived ingredients. AlgaeforFood is more than just a culinary innovation; it aims to deliver health-conscious and planet-friendly food options that are economically viable. With a PhD in Marine Biotechnology and a background in biotechnology and chemical engineering, Dr. Marieke Vanthoor-Koopmans has a wealth of experience in sustainable food production. She is also passionate about creating bio-refinery plants that will offer sustainable food, feed, and energy solutions to the world.
🎙️ Hosted by Sjacco V. Co-creator of the podcast Tomorrow's Bites, Sjacco V. is committed to the mission that "Food must not be a problem but a solution." Through the podcast, Sjacco V. amplifies voices in the food sector working toward a better future. A podcast where food is not a problem but a solution for career, business, or even personal life. He also works at StartLife, the No. 1 accelerator for foodtech and agritech startups in the EU, where they support over 400 startups in transforming innovative ideas into global enterprises with lasting impact.
⚙️ Activation Workshop by Martin Vilters & Robbin Reijnen Following the panel, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in an activation workshop led by Martin Vilters and Robbin Reijnen. This hands-on session is designed to spark creativity and encourage participants to brainstorm and collaborate on new startup ideas in the food industry. Martin and Robbin will provide guidance for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to start their journey.
📅 Date: 9th of October 📍 Location: Plus Ultra II 🕒 Time: 17:00-19:00 Join us for an insightful evening and discover the next wave of food innovation!
