16 October | 13-18 P.M.
FoodFest brings together a committed community of food innovators whose mission is accelerating positive change in the agri and food ecosystem, putting positive impact for people and planet first. It’s the place for purpose-driven leaders, silo breakers, synergy builders in food. That’s why we are looking for you!
Are you looking for funding or searching for a relevant deal flow? Do you want to brainstorm with experienced food entrepreneurs or like-minded founders? Looking for inspiring food innovations? Eager to connect with potential leads? Thinking about scaling abroad?
We put the ‘act’ in impact. Join one of our interactive sessions.
13.00 – 13.30 Registration
13.30 – 13.45 Welcome
13.45 – 14.30 Masterclasses
14.30 – 14.45 Short Break
14.45 – 15.30 Boost your business | Food startup and scaleup facilities in the region
15.30 – 16.15 The floor is yours | Food & Agri Startups pitching
16.15 – 17.30 StartupRoulette | Matchmaking with investors
17.30 – 18.00 Drinks
18.00 – 19.30 Dinner
StartupRoulette
Register for our Food StartupRoulette and be part of curated speed dates with VCs and angel investors in Food and Agri.
Pitches Startups en Scaleups
Take the spotlight and Pitch like the best on our stage in front of a board of experienced business leaders and be prepared for solicited and unsolicited advice.
Masterclasses
Join our interactive masterclasses ‘Scaling Abroad’ by FoodX The Netherlands, ‘Your Products on the Shelf’ by Brilliant Work and ‘Agile Upscaling’ by Cibus Nexum.
Startup Opportunities in the region
Learn about Startup and Scaleup Opportunities in the region with OostNL, Startup Bootcamp, NIZO, StartLife and LabNest.
Networking Dinner
Join us and register for our intimate networking dinner prior to the Innovation Awards.
In-person matchmaking
To help facilitate valuable connections at Food Fest, we are partnering up with Golden Egg Check to organize an in-person edition of StartupRoulette. This speeddate event will bring together foodtech founders and venture capital investors in speeddate sessions. Each startup will have a chance to speak to (up to) three relevant investors in 20-minute, one-on-one informal conversations. The following investors are part of FoodFest 2024: Future Food Fund, Rubio Impact Ventures, SHIFT Invest, Smarter Ventures, DOEN Participaties, Empower Impact, Fair Capital Partners, diif.foundation, Division Q. We do the matchmaking!
Entering supermarkets or wholesalers with your products
Would you like to see your products being sold in multiple locations? Do you know what to prepare before approaching a supermarket or wholesaler? What are the most important questions a buyer has (and it’s not the price)? In a 45-minute session, David Kleerekoper from Brilliant Work will guide you through a few steps to consider when you aspire to see your products on the shelf.
Brilliant Work has been named the best coaching and consultancy company in the Netherlands for small to medium sized businesses 4 times in a row. We support entrepreneurs in growing (inter)nationally, leafership and structuring their businesses. We help our clients utilise 12 different subsidies available for our services.
For most Dutch startups, growing abroad is crucial. After all, the Dutch market is far too small in many cases. However, successfully scaling up abroad certainly does not happen by itself. In this Masterclass, we cover the multitude of things that should be on your checklist. In addition, we will zoom in on some components, such as how to deal with cultural differences, how to build a suitable network abroad and what kind of support the Netherlands offers. Of course, there will also be room to share experiences. This Masterclass is hosted bij Huiberdien Sweeris and Roger van Hoesel from FoodX The Netherlands.
Unlocking success for food scale-ups and investors
Are your ready for the next move with your innovative product, ground-braking ingredients or proof-of-concept? Are you done with kitchen samples and lab scale prototyping? Do you want to know what it takes to scale up successfully? Do you want to be prepared for the next leap to successful commercial launch? Join this session hosted by Arjen van der Wijk of Cibus Nexum and get your questions answered on topcis like IP. comanufacturing, supply chain setup, etc!
The ultimate meetingplace in Food
FoodFest is hosted at the beautiful historic Mauritskazerne building at the World Food Center in Ede. Food connects. Food inspires. Food excites. And nowhere is this felt more than in the Mauritskazerne. It is the ultimate food meeting place for companies, organizations, and governments. A unique location in the heart of FoodValley to work, meet, taste, and connect. It is also the venue where the Innovation Award Regio Foodvalley is hosted. The address is: Nieuwe Kazernelaan 2-D41 in Ede.
The Stage for Innovative Entrepreneurs in the Foodvalley Region
In the Foodvalley Region, there is a strong focus on the future. With smart ideas, unexpected collaborations, and a healthy dose of pragmatism, the most remarkable innovations are created. The Foodvalley Region Innovation Award puts these innovations—and the entrepreneurs who develop them—in the spotlight. On October 16, 2024, the award will be presented again during a festive evening at the Mauritskazerne in Ede, following FoodFest. Please register here.
Do you have any questions? Do not hesitate to contact us!