FoodTech
World cup
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Next Generation Proteins
Using biotechnology to deliver sustainable, scalable alternatives to animal-based foods.
Functional & Bio-active Ingredients
Creating biotech-enabled ingredients that enhance nutrition, functionality, taste, or health benefits in food and beverages.
Gut Health and Microbiome
Harnessing beneficial microbes and fermentation processes to improve food quality, nutrition, safety, and gut health.
Circular & Climate-Positive Biotech
Using biological processes to upcycle food waste, reduce emissions, and create circular, climate-friendly food systems.
Food Bio Tech Platforms
Creating the biotech foundations that make the next generation of food, ingredients, and sustainable solutions possible.
Scouring the globe for cutting edge talent
How It Works
27 February
Applications Close
19 March
Semi-finalists Announcement
23 March
Start of Regional Pitch Competition
2 April
Finalists Announcement
23 April
Final Pitch Competition
20 Semi finalists will
- Present virtually to regional judges
- Be featured on the HackSummit website
- Be included in the challenge announcements
- Benefit from media coverage and support
5 Finalists will
- Pitch on stage at the HackSummit
- Get 2 complimentary HackSummit 2-day passes
- Be featured in the HackSummit’s programme
- Receive targeted investor introductions
- Benefit from additional media coverage
- Accelerated by Nestlé Research
"At Nestlé, we're committed to developing innovative products and services that unlock the power of food and enhance quality of life. We strongly believe in the power of collaboration to find innovative solutions to challenges and needs that truly matter for consumers, society, and the planet.
Through our partnership with FoodHack and the HackSummit, we are thrilled to connect and join forces with startups, as we recognise the potential of unlocking cutting-edge science and technology through these collaborations.
We eagerly look forward to meeting all the startups who embark on this journey with us, as we continue to work towards a healthier and more sustainable future for everyone."
Eugenia barcos
Startup Program Lead at Nestlé Research
Selection Criteria
The selection can be broken down into 3x key questions:
1.
How big and impactful could this idea be in its largest form?
2.
Why is this the right team to bring the idea to its largest form?
2.
What level of conviction do we have that this thecnology can scale?
The judges will be on the lookout for
* Potential impact
* Uniqueness of the solution
* Team advantage and expertise
* Scalability of the technology
* Early traction and path to scale
* Understanding of the market opportunity
