We have €1 Million to turn a technology into a startup — and it could be yours! Whether you want to stay in academia or take the leap into entrepreneurship, this choice is yours.
Why Participate?
- Career Flexibility: Choose to stay in your academic role while supporting the startup, or fully immerse yourself in the entrepreneurial journey, with our support to help de-risk your path.
- Financial Rewards: Either way, benefit from licensing, consulting agreements, and equity in the new startup.
- Real-World Impact: See your research make a tangible difference for billions of consumers worldwide.
Who Should Apply? Researchers from all applied science fields are welcome, including food science, mechanical engineering, material science, biology, and information science. Whether you’re a professor, senior scientist, postdoc, Ph.D. student, or part of a research group, we want to hear from you - together, we’ll drive groundbreaking solutions for a more sustainable food system that is delicious, nutritious, and accessible.
How to Apply:
- Learn More & Apply: Visit our FOOD FOUNDERS Innovation Challenge page for more information and to register to one of the Q&A webinars on September 17th and October 1st.
- Deadline: 15 October 2024 - submit your proposal and join the future of food innovation!
If you can’t make the deadline or feel your technology isn’t ready, reach out to us—there are other ways to collaborate and future challenges to explore.
