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Early-stage Accelerator 2024 - Application Results ??

Currently under evaluation, we have received 1386 applications from 113 countries, setting a new record for our Swiss hub. The selected startups will be invited during the week of April 8 for the second round of judging, which will take place online in May. We will announce the 2024 Finalists by the end of May. Stay tuned!

Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge 2024 - Updates

Out of 578 applicants for the Sustainable Food Solutions Challenge 2024 , we have selected 99 finalists who are currently meeting our Corporate Partners in 1:1 meetings or demo days. We will soon announce the top 25-30 startups.

Join the SFS Challenge Finale, on June 5. We invite you to witness the 8 collaborative pitches between our Corporate Partners and the 2024 Finalists: secure your spot here .

This later-stage matchmaking contest is designed for startups in FoodTech and AgTech with MVPs and ready to scale up. They meet our Corporate Partners and global Leaders from the Food and Sustainable Industries. This Challenge encourages collaborative discussions.

LDC Climate Resilience Prize 2024 - Applications are still open until April 5 for later-stage startups only

If you're active in Agrifood, Sustainable Industry, or Climate Tech, and your startup has an MVP and is ready to scale up, you still have a chance to compete for the Louis Dreyfus Company Climate Resilience Prize 2024. This unconditional CHF 100,000 cash prize will be awarded to the solution with the most positive impact on the food value chain. Apply here .

MassChallenge UK has opened Applications for the 2024 edition

We’re excited about scaling our successful 2023 pilot with a new objective of 20 startups in 2024. ?? Check last year's outcomes and meet our new Managing Director for the UK. Discover here .

Focused on AI-enabled startups, this new edition welcomes a new track on sustainable bio-chemistry. This allows startups in those fields to access tailor-made resources, engage in scaling discussions with our Corporate Partners, and compete for non-dilutive cash prizes. Apply here until April 26 .

Ecosystem Opportunities

? Biotope by VIB Incubator - Apply by April 2

Do you seek scientific, IP, regulatory or financial support to push your venture to success?? biotope by VIB offers agrifood?BIOTECH?startups access to a network of industry, science, and investment experts, state-of-the-art facilities, and a €250K in cash pre-seed investment. Applications close?on April 2nd.?Apply now here .?

? Rethinking Material Summit -?Special Early-bird discount - Before April 4 - Summit on May 14-15, London

We are looking forward Rethinking Materials , taking place in London on May 14-15. With 400+ decision-makers from 35 countries in attendance, this is the only international summit focused on accelerating the commercialization of innovation in new materials for consumer goods. Secure your place before Thursday, April 4, to save ￡400 with our discount code: MSC10.

? FoodTech World Cup - Applications are open until April 11

The HackSummit (June 13-14th) is Europe’s largest gathering of ClimateTech builders and investors, where the deals that redefine our future are made.

FoodHack is teaming up with Givaudan - Taste & Wellbeing , to launch this new FoodTech World Cup and showcase the most impactful AgriFoodTech startups from around the world.

60 Founders will pitch their solution in a virtual Demo Day to a curated lineup of regional judges. The finalists from each region will be invited to present on stage at the HackSummit. Where the winner will be crowned live.

Enter your startup into the FoodTech World Cup global pitch competition! Apply today to get involved .

? Swiss Biotech Day 2024 - April 22-23, Congress Center Basel

Let's meet at the Swiss Biotech Day 2024 on April 22-23 in Basel!

The Swiss Biotech Day, powered by Swiss Biotech Association is a premier biotechnology conference in Europe, attracting professionals from the global life sciences community. In 2024, it will once again provide a platform for networking, engaging discussions, and the exploration of advancements in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence, and innovative financing. Check out the event page for information and registration .

? F&A Next Summit - Before February 29 - Summit on May 22-23, Wageningen, Netherlands

Embark on a transformative journey with F&A Next 2024, where innovation meets food and agriculture in a symphony of thought leadership, groundbreaking insights, and impact networking.

The F&A Next program is carefully curated across dynamic tracks, each exploring crucial facets of the agrifood sector's future.

Secure your ticket here . Get 10% discount with our MassChallenge code: nMAS24-d

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