Impact Expo

Come and be inspired by the energy, creativity, and ambition that drive our community of entrepreneurial changemakers. This event brings together the broad Wageningen ecosystem of researchers, startups, investors and partners, initiated by Wageningen University & Research, with support from University Fund Wageningen.

 Why join?

• Get acquainted with the innovative solutions developed by our entrepreneurs in different stages of pre-incubation and experience their impact firsthand.
• Be inspired by a keynote of Tim van Oerle, founder of natuurhuisje.nl. Get insight into the challenges and opportunities in starting and growing a business.
• Engage with WUR ventures at various stages of pre-incubation, from idea to impact. Connect with startups, experts and partners.

Programme Outline

13.00    Welcome
13.15    Keynote by Tim van Oerle, founder of Natuurhuisje.nl
13.30    Visit our showcasing entrepreneurs
14.30    First round of pitches for The Lizzy Grant
15.00    Visit our showcasing entrepreneurs
16.00    Second round of pitches for The Lizzy Grant
16.30    Award ceremony The Lizzy Grant
17.00    Networking, drinks and bites
18.00    Closing

From circular food systems to smart health technologies, you’ll have the chance to be inspired and connect with the Wageningen community.

This year’s participants include:

• SolPhyX – solar-driven nutrient recovery for agriculture
• Hubert’s Food – upcycled food for affordable nutrition
• Green Diligence – ESG performance insights for SMEs
• Hydrapeck – modular water-saving technologies for farmers
• EatPol – personalised nutrition from microbiome insights
• NovyaBio – microbial technology for biobased processes
• Artisan by Asha – empowering rural women through handmade products
• Hippotainer – mobile vertical farms for crisis regions
• Babette – reusable packaging for fresh food logistics
• AfroPulse – equitable cross-continental food partnerships
• Kumasi – circular beverages from cocoa fruit side streams
• Maxairea – smart ventilation for healthy indoor air
• Revyve – fermentation by-products into food ingredients
• NewDawnBio – biotech for climate-resilient crops

Our inspiring partners in the Creative Industry and
from the Technical University München, Venture
Lab Food – Agro – Biotech, will also showcase their
initiatives.