Goals:
Food Biotech Challenge
Its aim is to identify, raise the profile of and connect the most promising Spanish start-ups in the field of food biotechnology, facilitating their access to the market through direct contact with industry and international experts. The specific objectives of the call for applications are:
Looking ahead
Business
Connectivity
companies, industry experts and institutions.
Getting international
Food Biotech ChallengeSubject Area
Start-ups offering innovative solutions in the following areas, in line with FEBIO’s strategic priorities, are eligible to take part:
Sustainable ingredients and products
Fermented products, microbial proteins and fats, microalgae, probiotics and microbiota: new developments based on advanced bioprocesses.
Precision fermentation
Production of biomolecules (dairy, meat, fish/poultry) and the development of biofactories with the potential for industrial-scale production.
Cell culture and molecular farming
The new approach to producing proteins and biomolecules in plant systems, as well as biofortifying crops to improve the nutritional quality of food right from the source.
The microbiome and personalised nutrition: ‘Food as medicine’
The integration of the microbiome, omics data and personalised nutrition paves the way for evidence-based solutions for disease prevention and improved health.
Direct access to the industry and experts within the food biotech ecosystem.
The most promising food biotech start-ups, alongside those who can help them grow.