The second edition of the Bilbao Campus Experience brought together international agrifood startups to Bizkaia for a unique immersive programme designed to connect innovation, entrepreneurship, and the Basque ecosystem.
TheĀ 10 selected startupsĀ share a strong technological focus and come fromĀ Poland, Serbia, France, Argentina, Sweden, the Netherlands, Cyprus, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Selection criteria included theĀ innovative nature of their solutions,Ā potential impact,Ā maturity stage, andĀ team strength.
Poland
MiFood
Develops robots that help reduce food waste and crop losses by 30%, offering an alternative to labour shortages while cutting COā emissions.
Applies artificial intelligence in agriculture to detect early signs of vineyard stress using thermal imaging, drones, and camerasāidentifying issues even before symptoms appear.
A biotech company developing unique bacterial blends for plant-based fermentation, combining bioinformatics and traditional methods to create dairy alternatives thatĀ āoutperform traditional products in both flavour and nutrition.ā
Transforms discarded fish scales into food-grade ingredients such as collagen, turning marine by-products into sustainable and innovative solutions.
Netherlands
BeeSag
Provides a modular early-warning system to protect honeybee colonies from pests and diseases, using lightweight smart devices and a real-time data platform.
Offers an intelligent system for producers of non-alcoholic fermented food and beverages, enhancing batch quality, performance, and regulatory compliance.
A biotech startup, produces next-generation mycoprotein derived from shiitake mycelium, enabling animal protein replacementĀ āwithout compromising on nutrition, taste, or cost.ā
Develops microorganism-based products that reduce the need for chemical inputs in grain production, protecting seeds from environmental fluctuations and chemical stress.
Ćir na Farraige is an innovative regenerative aquaculture initiative establishing a commercial seaweed farm in Irish WatersĀ to supply sustainably cultivated biomass to the biostimulant industry. The project replaces wild-harvested seaweedā¦
Large volumes of fresh produce are lost every year due to poor coordination between supply and demand. Through the STRAWBERRY project, Merqato builds on its AI-powered forecasting technology to help wholesalers anticipate demand moreā¦