OPEN CALL SUSTAINABLE FOOD SOLUTIONS 2021

Calling for all innovators, startups and scale-ups with next generation sustainable food solutions

At Brave New Food we believe that collaboration is key to innovate faster and accelerate the transition to more planted based en sustainable society. Therefore we set up a valuable network of game changers; such as food and retail companies, investors and many others.

Together we are looking for startups, scale-ups and innovative SMEs with new solutions, products, services or technologies that could play an important role in this transition. Each partner in our network has the goal to investigate - from their own perspective and responsibility - how they can accelerate the most promising startups and scale-ups through partnerships, access to new markets, expertise or funding opportunities. 

So, is your startup or scale-up looking for opportunities to boost your company? Join this Open Call and pitch your solution!



At Brave New Food we believe that collaboration is key to innovate faster and accelerate the transition to more planted based en sustainable society. Therefore we set up a valuable network of game changers; such as food and retail companies, investors and many others.

Together we are looking for startups, scale-ups and innovative SMEs with new solutions, products, services or technologies that could play an important role in this transition. Each partner in our network has the goal to investigate - from their own perspective and responsibility - how they can accelerate the most promising startups and scale-ups through partnerships, access to new markets, expertise or funding opportunities. 

So, is your startup or scale-up looking for opportunities to boost your company? Join this Open Call and pitch your solution!



Startup pitching

WHY JOIN A CHALLENGE?

ACCESS TO NETWORK

Get access to a large and growing network of suppliers, manufacturers and experts from all parts of the food chain.

ACCESS TO EXPERTISE

Get noticed, supported and connected by experienced and successful food entrepreneurs and investors.

ACCESS TO MARKET

Get connected with leading food (related) companies and distributors and boost your venture with new contracts.

ACCESS TO CAPITAL

Get in touch with food & impact minded investors and other parties for subsidies, soft loans or investments up to €1.000.000,-

TIMELINE

Launch open call

24 November 2020

Deadline open call

16 February 2021

Selection by companies & investors

17 February 2021

Announcement & invites matchmaking event

08 March 2021

Online matchmaking event

25 March 2021

AFTERMOVIE MATCHMAKING EVENT

The Open Call “Sustainable Food Solutions 2021” was a great success:

  • 219 pitches from 21 countries
  • 87 startups & scale-ups were invited
  • 130 one-on-one match conversations
  • 70+ follow-ups
  • 300+ network sessions between startup founders

Thank you to all participating startups and scale-ups for your participation, your solutions and pitches were amazing!

Hope we meet you again in one of our new Open Calls!

AFTERMOVIE MATCHMAKING EVENT

The Open Call “Sustainable Food Solutions 2021” was a great success:

  • 219 pitches from 21 countries
  • 87 startups & scale-ups were invited
  • 130 one-on-one match conversations
  • 70+ follow-ups
  • 300+ network sessions between startup founders

Thank you to all participating startups and scale-ups for your participation, your solutions and pitches were amazing!

Hope we meet you again in one of our new Open Calls!

Are you a corporate?
And are you looking for innovative food solutions and new partnerships?

Join the Brave New Food network to get access to hundreds of startups with next generation food solutions that are looking for new partnership to scale!

Are you an investor?
And are you looking for new investment opportunities?

Join the Brave New Food network and get access to hundreds of startups with next generation food solutions that are looking for funding to scale!