*Attendance at this track requires prior acceptance by EIT Food AgriFoodTech Ventures
This platform brings together agrifoodtech startups, business angels, impact funds, VCs, CVCs, and leading European agrifood companies and universities. It serves as an inspiring and interactive stage for exchanging ideas, fostering collaboration, and building partnerships to drive positive change in the food system.
DAY 1
Following all the sessions that you can attend on 15 October at Next Bite event in this track.
15 October
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10:45 – 11:00
AgriFoodTech Ventures opening and welcome by Benoit Buntinx, Director of Business Creation
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11:00 - 11:20
State of play in agrifood tech by EIT Food
What are the topics that are about to emerge, which have passed their peak and which areas are now in a state of consolidation? We will shed some light on the hits and the flops of agtech and foodtech.
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11:20- 11:40
Tangible success: Startup pitches and learnings
Working in a startup is never boring! Hear from three great companies who have set up a corporate-startup collaboration, who have raised a round and who have launched a product recently. They will share what they wish they had known a year ago and inspire you with their stories!
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11:40 – 12:25
What will the Next Bite be? How startups are making our foods healthier with cleaner labels
We know that we should eat a balanced diet, but it is a lot harder to do than to say. The food industry is adapting to trends like clean labels and consumers demanding fresher, healthier food. What solutions do we have? What startups are revolutionizing the topic, what are brands doing and how does the investment realm see this topic?
A panel conversation will be followed by four startups who are changing the food game.
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12:30 - 13:15
Startup-Corporate roundtables: Connect on groundbreaking topics and meet the people changing the game
At 12 topical tables, connect with others to dive deeper into a topic and engage in an inspiring conversation. With diverse topics to choose from, there is something for everyone!
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13:15 - 14:45
Lunch break & matchmaking time
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14:45 - 15:35
The role of startups in the creation of a future-fit agriculture system
Extreme weather events like floods and droughts are hitting us all and agriculture could be part of the solution. What is the role of startups in accelerating regenerative agriculture and what role will bio-inputs play? Join the discussion with insights from multinational corporates, investors and startups.
The panel conversation will be followed by four startups who are restoring the balance in nature.
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15:35 - 16:15
Beyond Plastics: Startups advancing sustainable packaging in the circular economy era
By now we’re all aware microplastics are everywhere. But there are people who are driving solutions that can help us get away from our dependence on oil and these will be on stage with us here.
The panel conversation will be followed by four startups who are creating a new normal in packaging.
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16:30- 17:30
Networking Reception presented by Mondelēz International’s SnackFutures Ventures
Meet the SnackFutures Ventures team and hear more about their approach to investing in and collaborating with start-ups.
16 October
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10:00 - 10:45
Disrupting the food chain: How startups, investors and corporates view AI and robotics in food production and distribution
Will AI disrupt the food industry? With labour shortages, long timeframes of productions for new foods and more computing power, AI is bound to make some changes. Discover how the startup world is ahead of the trend and how you can benefit from the technology too.
The panel conversation will be followed by four startups who are making our food system leaner, safer and more tech oriented.
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10:45 - 11:15
Navigating the startup funding landscape in 2024 and beyond: Is the bottom in?
The agrifood investment landscape was a wild ride since 2021. Have we now reached the bottom and will we finally have more money coming into agrifoodtech? Find out in this discussion!
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11:15 - 12:15
Startup pitch carrousel: Find your next investment here!
If you’re looking for your next investment opportunity, this could be it! Hear from startups raising their Pre-seed, Seed and Series A rounds and follow-up with them later today in a one-on-one meeting.
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12:15 - 12:45
The EIT FAN Tech Validation winners & Corporate-Startup Collaboration Awards
Don’t miss the re-cap and wrap-up of all that happened at this stage! Especially when it includes important announcements like which startups were awarded grants in the EIT FAN. With half a day left still, there is still time to meet these outstanding innovators for a meeting later. We will then wrap-up this stage, allowing you to roam the rest of the event for the rest of the afternoon.
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12:30 - 14.30
Lunch break & matchmaking time
What about the other tracks?
Explore the programme and all the sessions of the other Next Bite tracks.