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?? Meet Cohort 2 of our Global Food Innovation Fund II ?? ?? MEATOSYS is a German company enabling farmers to produce cultivated meat on their farms using cells from their own animals. ?? They supply a turn-key automated production system and business concept to farmers, and sell the produced meat to the processing industry. ?? Congratulations Dr. Alexander Marc Heuer, Lars Krüger and Ignatz Schatz! It's great to have you on board! #bigideas #futureoffood #innovation Andrew D Ive Caroline Mak Karin del Rey Tom Mastrobuoni Shruti Salkar

?? Exciting times for the Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Team as we prepare to visit Texas Southern University on December 5, 2024! ?? TSU’s commitment to innovation and empowerment is nothing short of inspiring. Recently, TSU proudly participated in the AFROTECH Conference, hosted in Houston for the first time, bringing together over 200,000 Black professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators. ??? This milestone event showcased the brilliance of Black excellence in technology and entrepreneurship. From engaging with industry leaders to attending workshops on cutting-edge topics, TSU’s students, alumni, faculty, and staff left the conference empowered and inspired to lead in their fields. ???? We’re thrilled to visit a university actively shaping the future and driving critical conversations around diversity and innovation. Looking forward to connecting with the incredible minds at TSU! ?? Check out the TSU recap video highlights of the event here ?? https://lnkd.in/eCYvNKFh ? At Big Idea Ventures, we are supporting university-led IPs and research with the goal of commercializing the most relevant technologies through our Generation Food Rural Partners Fund (GFRP). Find out more about GFRP here ?? https://rfr.bz/l5k5tng Van N. Truskett Frank Klemens Bill Arnold Elsa Swanson Sareen Tom Mastrobuoni Emily Linett

?? Huge congratulations to our portfolio company New Wave Biotech on launching their first product, Bioprocess Foresight! ?? This AI-powered simulation software is a game-changer for alternative protein and biomanufacturing companies, helping them scale production faster and more cost-effectively. With tailored techno-economic analyses and environmental impact insights, Bioprocess Foresight is set to accelerate the journey to market for biotech innovators. We’re pleased to support New Wave Biotech on this exciting milestone! ?? Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/ej-BTpAk #bigideas #biotechinnovation #foodtech Andrew D Ive Caroline Mak Tom Mastrobuoni Zoe Yu Tung Law Oli Hall Victoria Outram

?? Exciting news from our portfolio company MAD! They've partnered with TurtleTree to bring a groundbreaking innovation to Singapore’s beverage scene. ?? Mad Foods will incorporate TurtleTree’s animal-free lactoferrin (LF+) into their canned oat milk lattes, delivering benefits like immune support, gut health, and iron regulation. ?? These functional beverages are set to launch in mid-2025, marking the first time precision-fermented lactoferrin hits the Singapore market. Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/eFkJC5sK #bigideas #futureoffood Andrew D Ive Caroline Mak Karin del Rey Tom Mastrobuoni Angelique Nicolette Teo Bobby R.

?? Meet Cohort 2 of our Global Food Innovation Fund II ??Nalca Biotech is Chile-based company creating continuous and modular production lines for precision fermentation. ?This modern infrastructure is faster and easier to use than traditional batch-based systems. ?? Congratulations Tomas Niklitschek, Tom Vaughan and Felipe Tapia, PhD! It's great to have you on board!! #GFIFIICohort2 #bigideas #futureoffood Andrew D Ive Caroline Mak Karin del Rey Tom Mastrobuoni Shruti Salkar

?? Excited for the GFRP Team's visit to the Texas A&M University System and?Texas A&M University on December 4, 2024! ?? Texas A&M continues to lead the way in agricultural innovation and research, and we’re thrilled to engage with this extraordinary institution. ???? One highlight we’re eager to celebrate is the opening of the Norman E. Borlaug Building — an 85,355-square-foot facility dedicated to advancing research in nutrition, food insecurity, precision nutrition, and responsive agriculture. ???? The legacy of Dr. Borlaug, the "Father of the Green Revolution," is alive and thriving in this state-of-the-art space, where groundbreaking work will shape the future of food systems and health. ??? The commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability showcased in this project is truly inspiring. The potential for global impact is boundless, from cutting-edge labs to collaborations among AgriLife entities. ?? Looking forward to exploring this incredible facility and connecting with the brilliant minds behind these transformative efforts. Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/esqfdAjR ? At Big Idea Ventures, we are supporting university-led IPs and research with the goal of commercializing the most relevant technologies through our Generation Food Rural Partners Fund (GFRP). Find out more about GFRP here ?? https://rfr.bz/l5k5tng Van N. Truskett Bill Arnold Frank Klemens Tom Mastrobuoni Elsa Swanson Sareen Emily Linett #GFRPVisit #TexasAM #NormanBorlaugLegacy #InnovationInAgriculture #PrecisionNutrition #FoodInsecuritySolutions #GFRPTeam

??The Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund had the opportunity last month to attend and support the Innovation Institute for Food & Health, UC Davis Summit, where we spent 2 days learning about exciting advances in human health and food. This was the culmination of 10 years since the founding of the Institute. ??To top it all off, Justin Siegel's (Faculty Director of IIFH) dissertation adviser, David Baker, was awarded The Nobel Prize in Chemistry just as the Summit was getting started for his contributions to computational protein design. ??Our time at the Summit included conversations with a number of other partners, which we hope will lead to more innovation in food and health. University of California, Davis #GFRP #innovation #foodandhealth #uncommoncollaboration Bill Arnold Van N. Truskett Frank Klemens Tom Mastrobuoni Emily Linett Elsa Swanson Sareen

This week, Big Idea Ventures hosted the Next Generation Pet Food Program in partnership with Mars Petcare and in collaboration with AAK and Bühler Group ?? ?? A huge congratulations to the five companies, BiomeMega, Pawsible Foods, KIDEMIS, String Bio Private Limited, MiAlgae, that pitched their groundbreaking ideas at the event! These companies were selected from 100+ startups?worldwide, and went through an intensive 2 month?program dedicated to advancing sustainable innovations in the pet food industry ?? ?? We’re deeply grateful to the Mars Petcare team for being such fantastic partners and to Bühler Group and AAK for their invaluable support in making this program a success. The journey doesn’t stop here ?? If you’re an organization passionate about driving innovation and would like to partner with us for future initiatives like?this, we’d love to collaborate. Reach out now ?? https://lnkd.in/eRUtuViC #PetFood #PetFoodInnovation #Sustainability #Startups #FoodTech #BigIdeas Andrew D Ive Emily Linett Audrey Yoo Rachel Sheppard Aparna Venkatesh Jurgen Kennedy Niall Sands Adriano Barrichello Carsten Petry Thierry Duvanel Sten Estrup Beata Rozek Cherrie Kin Dr Gustavo De Cerqueira Armaan Dhanda Samyak Baid Constantin Marakhov Prasad Nair Christopher Haacke Karin del Rey

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming visit to Prairie View A&M University on December 3, 2024! ?? The energy and innovation at PVAMU are truly inspiring, and we can't wait to connect and learn from this incredible institution. One achievement we're especially excited to highlight is Prairie View A&M University's Excellence in Agriculture! ???? Dr. Clarence Bunch and his exceptional team have secured a remarkable $3M in grant funding from the USDA to launch the Climate-Smart Farm Planning Program. This initiative is set to revolutionize farming across Texas, aiding historically underserved farmers in implementing carbon-smart, regenerative practices. ???? Read more here ?? https://lnkd.in/e-fkiEag ? At Big Idea Ventures, we are supporting university-led IPs and research with the goal of commercializing the most relevant technologies through our Generation Food Rural Partners Fund (GFRP). #bigideaventures #sustainableinnovation #prairieview #climatesmart #gfrp Tom Mastrobuoni Frank Klemens Van N. Truskett Bill Arnold Elsa Swanson Sareen Emily Linett

?? The Generation Food Rural Partners (GFRP) Fund’s Innovator Fellow, Saeed Karimzadeh, from the Innovation Institute for Food and Health (IFFH) at UC Davis, recently attended the AgriNext Conference in Dubai. This event provided a valuable opportunity to connect with international CEOs and industry leaders active in the Middle East, fostering collaborations that align with the GFRP mission to drive economic growth in rural U.S. communities by commercializing university-led breakthroughs in food, protein, and agriculture. ???? #Innovation #Agritech #Sustainability #GFRP #RuralDevelopment #GlobalImpact Frank Klemens Tom Mastrobuoni Elsa Swanson Sareen Bill Arnold Emily Linett Van N. Truskett