EIT Food Agrifood Entrepreneurs Days - Madeira
EIT Food Entrepreneurs Days Arrives in Madeira: Boosting Agrifood Innovation
EIT Food, in collaboration with Startup Madeira, is proud to present the EIT Food Entrepreneurs Days in Madeira, a unique opportunity for agrifood entrepreneurs and innovators to connect, learn, and grow. This two-day event, held from 20 to 21 November at VidaMar Resort Hotel, promises to equip participants with the essential tools, knowledge, and networks to thrive in the agrifood sector.
What to Expect
Over the course of two days, participants will immerse themselves in educative and informative sessions designed to address the current challenges and opportunities in agrifood innovation. Day one covers EIT Food's impact on sustainable food systems, with workshops on creative problem-solving, funding, branding, and pitching. Day two explores future market trends, ending with networking sessions to connect participants with industry experts and ventures.
Day 1 (9:00-18:00): Unveiling Innovation and Building Skills
- 09.00 - 09.15: Check-in
- 09.15 - 09.30: Official Opening
Eduardo Jesus | Regional Secretary for Economy, Tourism and Culture
- 09.30 - 10.00: Presentation of the Agenda & Dynamics
Marta Miraldes | Managing Partner and SBI Consulting & Program Director at From Start-to-Table
- 10.00 - 11.30: Introduction to EIT Programmes and Opportunities in the Agrifood Sector
Zelai Ambrosio | Ecosystem Manager at EIT Food South
Cátia Fialho | Swee Creamery
Teresa Vivas | SBI Consulting
María Rosa | SBI Consulting
- 11.30 - 13.00: Discovering the Fundings for Agrifood Startups
Marta Miraldes | Moderator
Isabel Faria | Angel Fund Leader at Corel Angels Food
Anouk Veber | Head of Ventures at Sparkfood
Sara Mendes | Executive Board Member at Sogrape
Milana Dovzhenko | Co - founder, HRD & Product at Bairro
- 13.00 - 14.00: Lunch Break
- 14.00 - 15.30: Getting into Branding & Marketing Strategy
Diogo Valente | Co-Builder Trainee at Swee Creamery
Ricardo Nunes | Co-fundadorat O Benefício
Maria Rosa | Consultant, SBI Consulting & Program's Associate at Startup Lisboa
- 15.30 - 18.00: Closing
Day 2 (9:00-12:30): Future Trends and Networking
- 09.00 - 09.15: Check - in
- 09.15 - 09.30: Innovative Retrospective: Connecting Ideas
Marta Miraldes | Managing Partner and SBI_Consulting & Program Director at From Start-to-Table
- 09.30 - 09.50: Keynote - Taste Tomorrow: Markets Trends
Bernado Henriques | Commerce & Digital Communication Manager at Grupo Puratos
- 09.50 - 10.10: Keynote - Technology In The Agrifood Industry
Filipe André Freitas | Head of Madeira Pre Sales Department at Altice
- 10.10 - 11.10: Networking - Innovation Roadmap & Generated Ideas
- 11.10 - 11.30: Pause - Food for Thought
- 11.30 - 12.15: Roundtable - Sowing the Future in the Agrifood Sector
Startup Madeira | Moderação
Ana Jesus Ghira | Regional Director of Agriculture and Rural Development at UANA
Bárbara Magalhães Pires | Director of Production, Quality and Food Security at Insular
Marisela Pontes | Laboratory Analyst at Madeira Wine Company
- 12.15 - 12.30: Connecting the Dots: Challenges and Opportunities
Carlos Soares Lopes | Presidente Executivo at Startup Madeira
- 12.30 - 12.45: Closing of the Session
Why Attend?
The EIT Food Entrepreneurs Days in Madeira offers an unparalleled platform for budding and seasoned agrifood entrepreneurs to learn from industry experts, explore funding options, and network with key players. Whether you're seeking inspiration, resources, or partnerships, this event is your gateway to agrifood innovation.