Ten food innovation startups from around the world have been selected to join an accelerator program beginning in mid-July in Launceston.
After filtering through thousands of startups from around the world, the top ten were chosen to join the program through a rigorous selection process. The SBC program will run for 12 weeks, using a combination of face-to-face and online delivery.
The startups will refine their business models, pitches and strategy for accelerated growth. As they step through the program the startups will be mentored by industry leaders and get tailored support from experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and program partners.
The 10 top global startups selected to join the 2022 cohort are:
● AgriStarBio (Portugal): Utilising recycled organic matter and nutrients to create premium organic mineral fertiliser.
● Awsum (India): Ayurveda-inspired functional food and beverages.
● Clever Fruit Products (Canada): fermented fruit ingredients for functional foods and beverages, supplements and nutraceuticals.
● EnvoPAP (United Kingdom): Vertically-integrated sustainable materials company creating sustainable and commercially viable alternatives to single-use plastic
● FlyFarm (Hong Kong): Combining in-house designed robotics with the bioconversion power of insects to produce an alternative protein.
● FreshBox (Kenya): solar-powered cold storage solutions for fresh produce farmers, aggregators and market vendors.
● NovoNutrients (USA): cleanly fermenting carbon dioxide and hydrogen into microbial, alternative protein ingredients for feed and food.
● TotalCtrl (Norway): food transparency platform that enables elimination of food waste and allows for increased traceability throughout the food chain.
● Transport Genie (Canada): Utilising technology to further greenwash animal welfare concerns during live transit and minimise biosecurity outbreak risks on farms.
● Tummi Yummi (USA): Patent-protected probiotic eggs to improve good gut bacteria delivery.
“These groundbreaking technologies and solutions are a great snapshot of the opportunities of the circular economy and the future of agrifood manufacturing,” said SBC Partner – Food Innovation, Anna Barlow.
“We are really proud to support some of the best global FoodTech startups to develop and scale innovative solutions addressing real industry issues and opportunities, which will drive the food industry forward.”