Open Call to Ingredient Innovation Startups

Generate is an innovation hub dedicated to the development of ingredient startups with the aim of bringing added value to the F&B industry.

By harnessing the power of our open innovation network, Generate is committed to supporting startups like yours through customized 12-18 Month programs designed to cover the collaboration needs from both sides. 

 

What we offer

Our commitment is to offer the application opportunities, cutting-edge facilities, technical knowhow and commercial support you need to succeed on the market.

 

What we are looking for

Break-through ideas that will reshape the ingredients industry and help us to enable the evolution of the food ecosystem.

 

Technology focus areas

Added-value proteins and added-value ingredients, including:

  1. Clean label gelling agents and emulsifiers;
  2. Natural origin preservatives and clean label shelf-life extenders; 
  3. Upcycled plant origin proteins and fibers; 
  4. Novel solutions for textural, nutritional and sensory improvement of plant-based food products.
  5. Liquid oil stabilization solutions 

+ we are open to any other relevant solution 

Submission process
Call open
Call open

18.11.2024

Call close
Call close

15.01.2025

Candidates' interviews
Candidates' interviews

February-March 2025

Selection Criteria

  1. TRL – 3 and up 
  2. Innovative technology 
  3. Relevant for application in CSM categories. To review our list of categories please download our corporate presentation here 
  4. Ability to scale with CSM support
  5. High level team 

Apply now!

Do you believe your startup is the next great innovation in added-value proteins or functional ingredients? Don’t miss this great business opportunity and finalize your application.

Apply now by sending your investor's presentation / company deck via an email to openinnovation and start your journey with Generate!

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