Redefining what’s on our plates

The world is hungry for smarter, more sustainable food solutions – are you the one bringing them to the table? The Novel Proteins & Ingredients track is where bold ideas turn into real impact. We’re looking for startups that aren’t just following trends but setting them. Apply if you’re:

• Developing next-gen alternative proteins
• Engineering nutrition with novel ingredients
• Advancing precision fermentation for better nutrition
• Creating functional, sustainable food components

If you’re transforming how we produce and consume protein, this is your stage. Pitch your breakthrough, connect with investors, and help shape the future of food.

Waste is out. Circular is in.

Food waste isn’t just a problem – it’s an untapped opportunity. The Turning Waste Into Wealth track is for startups redefining waste, transforming byproducts into valuable resources, and building a truly circular food system. We’re seeking for startups:

• Upcycling food waste into new ingredients
• Innovating in bio-based packaging and materials
• Turning agricultural byproducts into sustainable solutions
• Creating zero-waste food production systems

If your company is closing the loop and turning waste into wealth, this is your chance to shine. Pitch your solution, connect with investors, and help build a smarter, more sustainable food industry.

Beyond chatbots and self-driving cars

The future of food is engineered with data, automation, and AI. This track is for startups transforming agriculture and food production through cutting-edge digital solutions like:

• AI-driven precision farming
• Big data & predictive analytics in food production
• Automation & robotics in agriculture
• Smart supply chains & sustainability tracking

If you’re building the tech that makes food smarter, more efficient, and more sustainable, this is your platform to shine. 

Trust on every plate

What’s really in our food? Where does it come from? How can we ensure it’s safe, traceable, and sustainable? The Food Transparency, Safety & Security track is for startups tackling these questions with solutions specialising in:

• Blockchain & AI-powered traceability
• Next-gen food safety & contamination prevention
• Ethical sourcing & supply chain transparency
• Ensuring food security in a changing world

If you’re building trust in the food system, this is your chance to showcase your innovations, connect with industry leaders, and help shape a safer, more transparent future.

Eat better, feel Better: the power of nutrition

Food isn’t just fuel. It’s literally the foundation of our health. The Wellbeing via Nutrition track is for startups that change how we eat, making nutrition smarter, more personalised, and more accessible. Join if you specialise in:

• Personalised nutrition & functional foods
• AI-driven dietary solutions & gut health innovations
• Next-gen supplements & biohacking breakthroughs
• Bridging the gap between nutrition, sustainability & longevity

Join to pitch your vision, connect with key players, and be part of the movement redefining wellbeing through nutrition.

Restoring the land, rethinking food

In a world where soil health and biodiversity are at risk, regenerative agriculture is the answer. This track celebrates startups innovating to restore ecosystems, boost soil fertility, and create sustainable farming practices. Apply if your startup is working on:

• Soil regeneration & carbon sequestration
• Biodiversity-enhancing farming methods
• Sustainable farming technologies
• Local, resilient food systems

If you’re leading the charge in regenerating the earth while growing healthier, more sustainable food, this is your moment.

Think. Act. Disrupt.

There is no bigger industry than food and agriculture, as almost 8 billion lives depend on it daily. Technology is slowly becoming one of the most important contributors in food’s journey from farms to our plates, making an increasing impact on the industry each year. Food Tech Congress is bringing together top global investors, entrepreneurs and government leaders for exclusive talks and hands-on learning experiences. The main stage is where you’ll explore the industry’s insights, learn from the best, and connect with people who build things – your next big thing starts here, on the main stage.