StartLife Picks 9 Startups Building Toward Sustainable Agriculture

9 September 2021Archief, NewsStartLife AccelerateBram van Beek

StartLife has selected nine new early-stage startups to join its seventh acceleration program this fall. The startups have been selected for their promising technological solutions that are designed to fix issues like food waste, pollution and decarbonization, and support sustainable food production. Almost half of the tech startups selected are co-founded by women. Globally, we … Continue reading StartLife Picks 9 Startups Building Toward Sustainable Agriculture →

StartLife Welcomes FUMI Ingredients To Startup Office

9 September 2021Archief, NewsAlumni, FUMI IngredientsBram van Beek

StartLife, Kadans Science Partner and Wageningen Campus are excited to welcome FUMI Ingredients to the startup community located in Plus Ultra II, the newest multi-tenant building on Wageningen Campus. FUMI Ingredient is moving into one of the office spaces dedicated to agrifoodtech startups. Established in 2019, with the support of StartLife, FUMI Ingredients is an … Continue reading StartLife Welcomes FUMI Ingredients To Startup Office →

Future Food Fund and StartLife: Elevating Game-changing Agrifood Startups

8 September 2021Archief, NewsFuture Food Fund, Investor, PartnerBram van Beek

Future Food Fund, a Dutch seed capital fund with a focus on innovative agricultural and food technologies, announced today that they have joined forces with StartLife. The partners combine their fund, expertise and global network to provide innovative startups in the food and agricultural domains with the best possible growth support. The human race is … Continue reading Future Food Fund and StartLife: Elevating Game-changing Agrifood Startups →

Food Waste Monitor Orbisk Raises €1.05M Seed Funding

25 August 2021Archief, NewsAlumni, funding, Orbisk, StartLife AccelerateBram van Beek

StartLife alumnus Orbisk has successfully raised €1.05M seed funding for its fully automated food waste monitor for hospitality organizations. Orbisk will use the funding to further its R&D and go-to-market efforts and advance towards scale. Using artificial intelligence, Orbisk’s waste monitors automatically identify what food and how much of it is thrown away by food … Continue reading Food Waste Monitor Orbisk Raises €1.05M Seed Funding →

WUR Remains Best Agricultural University Worldwide

24 August 2021Archief, NewsPartner, wageningen universityBram van Beek

For the fifth time in a row, Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is ranked as the best agricultural university worldwide, according to the 2021 edition of the Shanghai Ranking. In addition to the number one position in agricultural science, the WUR is ranked 2nd in geography, 3nd in food science & technology and 4nd in … Continue reading WUR Remains Best Agricultural University Worldwide →

Vacancy: Program Coordinator at StartLife

17 August 2021Archief, NewsBram van Beek

Seven new food & agtech startups for StartLife’s Accelerate Program

Do you love startups and want to contribute to building a sustainable food system? Moreover, is multitasking your second nature? Then join the StartLife team as a program coordinator and be our spider in the web. About the position As program coordinator, you make sure that everything runs smoothly. StartLife offers training, funding and coaching … Continue reading Vacancy: Program Coordinator at StartLife →

Vacancy: Foodtech Startup Scout at StartLife

17 August 2021Archief, NewsBram van Beek

Agrifood Accelerator StartLife Team 2020

Is foodtech your game and building a better world your aim? Take the next step in your career and become StartLife’s Foodtech Startup Scout! In this position you will be in the lead for finding and picking Europe’s next heroes in foodtech. And with the support of StartLife, leading corporates and investors, you will help … Continue reading Vacancy: Foodtech Startup Scout at StartLife →

Crop CRISPR Startup Hudson River Biotechnology Raises €5M Series A Funding

6 August 2021Archief, NewsAlumni, funding, Hudson River BiotechnologyBram van Beek

The Dutch agricultural biotech company Hudson River Biotechnology (HRB), a StartLife alumnus, has raised 5 million euro in Series A funding. The company focuses on CRISPR-based genome editing in plants. The raised investment – which consists 50% of non-dilutive funding- will be used to further develop HBR’s nanotech offering and explore market opportunities, as well … Continue reading Crop CRISPR Startup Hudson River Biotechnology Raises €5M Series A Funding →

Time-travelling Milkman Receives €550K Investment For Plant-based Dairy Fat

6 July 2021Archief, Newsfunding, Oost NL, Shift Invest, Time Travelling MilkmanBram van Beek

Time-travelling Milkman (TTM), a spin-off of Wageningen University & Research (WUR) and StartLife alumnus, develops creamy, healthy and sustainable fat ingredients for improving the texture and acceptability of dairy alternatives. With its technology, TTM extracts fat droplets from seeds (e.g. sunflower) to make creamy unsaturated fat ingredients. With an investment of €555.000 by Oost NL … Continue reading Time-travelling Milkman Receives €550K Investment For Plant-based Dairy Fat →

How To Build And Recognize An All-Star Startup Team

1 July 2021NewsBram van Beek

The success of any startup depends largely on its founding team. In fact, ‘not the right team’ is often cited as one the main reasons for startup failure. No wonder that startup accelerators, investors, strategic partners and customers are very interested in the background and dynamics of the founding team. So what are the key … Continue reading How To Build And Recognize An All-Star Startup Team →

Future Of Food Texture Challenge: Givaudan’s Call For Startups

1 July 2021Archief, NewsGivaudan, PartnerBram van Beek

Givaudan, global leader in flavors and natural food ingredients and one of StartLife’s corporate partners, is committed to fast-track market access and innovation for foodtech startups. Together with StartLife, Givaudan is calling for startups that offer solutions for sustainably feeding 10 billion people by 2050 while improving food experience for consumers. Givaudan will provide all … Continue reading Future Of Food Texture Challenge: Givaudan’s Call For Startups →

Call For Startups That Accelerate Sustainable Innovations In Horticulture

1 July 2021Archief, NewsBram van Beek

Is your startup working on a game-changing technology that will accelerate circular agriculture, climate-neutral horticulture, improve the health & safety of food or sustainable water consumption in horticulture? Then you are an ideal candidate for the Topsector T&U Innovation Prize! The deadline for registration is Sunday, 15 August 2021. The winning team will receive a … Continue reading Call For Startups That Accelerate Sustainable Innovations In Horticulture →

Anterra Capital Announces Initial Closing of Second Agrifoodtech Fund at $175M

30 June 2021Archief, NewsAnterra Capital, fundingBram van Beek

Anterra Capital , the international agrifood VC firm and investor partner of StartLife, announced the initial closing of its second food and agriculture technology fund, Anterra F&A Ventures II. With $175 million they exceeded the targeted size of the fund. Due to the positive market reception for the fund’s mission and strategy, Anterra is tracking … Continue reading Anterra Capital Announces Initial Closing of Second Agrifoodtech Fund at $175M →

StartLife Links Agrifirm To Innovative Agrifoodtech Startups

24 June 2021Archief, NewsAgrifirm, PartnerBram van Beek

Today, at the biannual graduation day of StartLife, it was announced that the agrifoodtech startup accelerator teams up with Royal Agrifirm Group. The Wageningen University & Research (WUR) affiliated startup accelerator will support Agrifirm to engage with its European startup ecosystem. The strategic and corporate partnership aims to further expand their networks and innovative solutions … Continue reading StartLife Links Agrifirm To Innovative Agrifoodtech Startups →

Discover Why These Agrifoodtech Startups Will Change The Future Of Food

21 June 2021Archief, NewsBram van Beek

On June 24th, major players in the agrifood industry are directing their eyes on seven early phase startups that will showcase their novel agrifood technologies on the closing of StartLife’s acceleration program. The startups serve the food value chain with technologies and solutions that help create a more sustainable food system, from the smallest cells … Continue reading Discover Why These Agrifoodtech Startups Will Change The Future Of Food →

Asian Dairy Giant Yili Partners Up With StartLife To Connect To Visionary Ag & Food Startups

17 June 2021Archief, NewsPartner, YiliBram van Beek

Yili, Asia’s biggest and fast-growing dairy company, is now officially partnering with the agrifoodtech accelerator StartLife. Through the partnership Yili strengthens its access to a very large ecosystem of innovative agriculture and healthy food startups to help overcome future challenges facing the industry, including those emerging over the next decade and beyond. The collaboration with … Continue reading Asian Dairy Giant Yili Partners Up With StartLife To Connect To Visionary Ag & Food Startups →

Pymwymic And WUR Join Forces In Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II

8 June 2021Archief, Newsfunding, PymwymicBram van Beek

Impact investor Pymwymic has launched its Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II which is aimed at supporting innovative ideas and technologies in the domain of sustainable food systems. Pymwymic has also entered into a strategic partnership with Wageningen University & Research to source and analyze potential launching investments. Throughout the world, there is a visible … Continue reading Pymwymic And WUR Join Forces In Healthy Food Systems Impact Fund II →

Nutrileads: How One Health Ingredients Innovator Navigated The Investor Landscape

1 June 2021Archief, NewsFounder story, funding, NutrileadsLin Zhu

Hitting the sweet spot between pharma and nutrition isn’t easy. How did the health ingredients innovator Nutrileads successfully navigate its way through the fundraising labyrinth? We’ll take you through the highs and lows of NutriLeads’ journey from zero to seed and beyond – and share what the team learned along the way. StartLife alumnus NutriLeads … Continue reading Nutrileads: How One Health Ingredients Innovator Navigated The Investor Landscape →

Inside The Mind Of A Venture Capitalist: A Quick Guide To Raising Smart Capital Effectively

1 June 2021Archief, NewsfundingLin Zhu

Many early-stage startup founders, especially first-timers, have very limited experience in interacting with venture capital investors (VCs). Consequently, venture capital is seen as a “black box”, largely due to a lack of insight into how VCs work and think. This article provides you valuable insights! Founders frequently ask “which investors should I approach?”, “how far … Continue reading Inside The Mind Of A Venture Capitalist: A Quick Guide To Raising Smart Capital Effectively →

Yield Lab Europe Expands Agrifood Fund And Partners Up With StartLife

31 May 2021Archief, NewsPartner, Yied LabBram van Beek

The Yield Lab Europe has announced almost €50 million at second close for its sustainable agrifoodtech venture capital fund, investing in seed- to Series A-stage companies in Europe. They will also open an office on Wageningen Campus as part of a new partnership with StartLife. The Yield Lab Europe will be investor-in-residence with StartLife and … Continue reading Yield Lab Europe Expands Agrifood Fund And Partners Up With StartLife →

Surfix’s Biophotonic Diagnostic Platform Attracts €8.5M Investment

26 May 2021Archief, Newsfunding, SurfixBram van Beek

Surfix announces an investment of €8.5M by a Dutch consortium consisting of Lionix International, Qurin Diagnostics, Photondelta and Oost NL. Surfix will use the investment to accelerate the development of its plug-and-play diagnostics platform for all sorts of point-of-core tests. The initial target applications are early cancer diagnosis, Covid-19 detection and tracing of pathogens in … Continue reading Surfix’s Biophotonic Diagnostic Platform Attracts €8.5M Investment →

PHYSEE (Par+) Closes Series A With €8M Total

21 May 2021Archief, NewsAlumni, fundingBram van Beek

PHYSEE concluded its Series A investment round by raising another 4 million euro. The company has now raised in total 8 million euro in growth capital to fund the European roll-out of its smart and sustainable building platform SENSE and to accelerate the industrialization of its light-converting coatings, PAR+. PHYSEE, a spin-off from the Technical … Continue reading PHYSEE (Par+) Closes Series A With €8M Total →

Free Research Capacity: Wageningen Student Projects

17 May 2021Archief, NewsBram van Beek

Wageningen Students working on Consulting project

Innovative ideas do not always lead to completely developed projects, due to lack of time and / or creative energy. Students of Wageningen University & Research may offer a solution to this problem. In different courses, BSc and MSc students work in groups on a project supplied by external commissioners. Education Project Services (Onderwijsloket) iscontinuously … Continue reading Free Research Capacity: Wageningen Student Projects →

How Do Agrifoodtech Startups Measure Their Impact?

29 April 2021Archief, NewsLoet Rammelsberg

As one of Europe’s leading agrifoodtech accelerators, StartLife supports startups shaping a sustainable food system. Loet Rammelsberg, StartLife’s Program Director, did a quick study and analysis of what the Sustainable Development Goals mean to our startups and how they link them to their impact. In 2015, the United Nations launched and adopted 17 sustainable development … Continue reading How Do Agrifoodtech Startups Measure Their Impact? →

Döhler Ventures and StartLife Boosting Healthy Nutrition Innovation

29 April 2021Archief, NewsDohler Ventures, PartnerBram van Beek

Early-stage venture capital firm Döhler Ventures and StartLife announced today that they extend their running strategic partnership for another three years. The partnership is aimed at supporting startups that apply innovative technologies to develop healthy, natural nutrition and food ingredients. Startups are a driving force in developing much needed innovative technologies that help develop safe … Continue reading Döhler Ventures and StartLife Boosting Healthy Nutrition Innovation →

StartLife Welcomes Time-travelling Milkman And Innogusto In Startup Offices

28 April 2021Archief, NewsTime Travelling MilkmanBram van Beek

StartLife alumnus Time-travelling Milkman and Innogusto have joined the startup community located in Plus Ultra II, the newest multi-tenant building on Wageningen Campus. The two startups recently moved into one of the spaces dedicated to agrifoodtech startups, an initiative of StartLife, Wageningen University & Research and Kadans. Time-travelling Milkman: sustainable fat ingredients Time-travelling Milkman is … Continue reading StartLife Welcomes Time-travelling Milkman And Innogusto In Startup Offices →

StartLife Partners With Leading Agricultural Manufacturer, Kubota

26 April 2021Archief, NewsKubota, PartnerBram van Beek

Kubota, the world’s leading agricultural manufacturer, has partnered with StartLife. By joining forces, the two organizations will work to identify challenges facing the agriculture sector, brainstorm new ideas and facilitate the exchange of conversation among partners in the industry. Kubota will also tap into StartLife’s ecosystem of visionary agrifoodtech startups to usher in fresh collaborations, … Continue reading StartLife Partners With Leading Agricultural Manufacturer, Kubota →

Icos Capital and StartLife Unite Forces In Building Agrifood Scale-ups

22 April 2021Archief, NewsICOS Capital, PartnerBram van Beek

Announcement Icos Capital-StartLife Partnership

Icos Capital, a market-leading collaborative venture capital firm, has joined StartLife as investor partner. The partnership will see Icos Capital tap into StartLife’s sizable ecosystem while addressing the needs of agrifoodtech startups that are seeking guidance and investment. Collaboration: a strategic approach to startup growth Icos Capital is the sector’s premier early growth stage investor … Continue reading Icos Capital and StartLife Unite Forces In Building Agrifood Scale-ups →

F&A Next 2021: Impact of Innovation

20 April 2021Archief, NewsF&A NextBram van Beek

On 26 May, StartLife and partners welcome the world’s leading tech startups, scale-ups, investors and corporates in food & agriculture at the annual F&A Next summit. In addition to the opportunity to virtually meet and greet all the participants, the summit will showcase some of the most promising food and agtech startups, and moderate debates … Continue reading F&A Next 2021: Impact of Innovation →

Cricket and Grasshopper Meat Producer Burgs Foods Is Served Funding

16 March 2021Archief, NewsAlumni, Burgs Foods, fundingBram van Beek

Burgs Foods, a young Dutch insect-based food producer, has raised funding from early-stage venture capitalist Unknown Group. The funding is to aid Burgs Foods in its goal for every European to eat at least one meal per week made of insect meat by 2030. Under the established brand, De Krekerij, Burgs Foods, a StartLife startup … Continue reading Cricket and Grasshopper Meat Producer Burgs Foods Is Served Funding →

Meet These 7 New Impact-driven Agrifoodtech Startups

11 March 2021Archief, NewsStartLife AccelerateBram van Beek

In April, StartLife welcomes its sixth cohort of startups that help build a future-proof food ecosystem. The selected startups introduce novel technologies and solutions including computational designed enzymes, botanical biopesticide and AI-driven greenhouses. On June 24th the startups present themselves during a live online pitching event. Let’s take you on a trip from the UK … Continue reading Meet These 7 New Impact-driven Agrifoodtech Startups →

6 Do’s And Don’ts In Startup Mentorship

10 March 2021Archief, NewsCaroline Bijkerk

Behind every successful entrepreneur, you can be sure to find one, if not many, invaluable business mentors who shepherded them along the way. Mentors can do wonders for you and your startup, but there are rules of engagement to be taken into consideration. Caroline Bijkerk, who connects StartLife’s startups with mentors, highlights six important do’s … Continue reading 6 Do’s And Don’ts In Startup Mentorship →

Meet Your Mentor – Matchmaking Event

9 March 2021Archief, NewsEventFlora de Ruiter

On Tuesday 20 April, we are organizing a virtual matchmaking event for StartLife’s affiliated agrifood startups that are interested in a mentorship with one, or more, of our startup mentors. Seats are limited, so make sure to sign up fast! If you are looking for a mentor as an objective sparring partner, who may provide … Continue reading Meet Your Mentor – Matchmaking Event →

Ellipsis Drive Raises €1.9M For Its Spatial Data-Sharing Platform

24 February 2021Archief, NewsEllipsis, fundingBram van Beek

Ellipsis Drive, a provider of a plug-and-play solution for using, sharing, and selling spatial data, announced today its seed round funding of €1.9 million. This funding round was led by Promus Ventures, through its Luxembourg based space investment fund, Orbital Ventures, and had participation from Techstars. “We are excited to back the team at Ellipsis. … Continue reading Ellipsis Drive Raises €1.9M For Its Spatial Data-Sharing Platform →

Rival Foods Partners Up to Develop Juicy Whole-cut Plant-based Chicken

10 February 2021Archief, NewsAlumni, Rival FoodsBram van Beek

Rival Foods - Whole-cut Plant-based Chicken

Rival Foods, a Dutch gastronomy startup that produces whole-cuts of plant-based meat, announced a partnership with LIVEKINDLY Collective that aims to fasten the development of a perfect plant-based chicken, bringing a tasty and sustainable alternative for mindful consumers. Rival Foods, a StartLife startup alumnus, has developed and commercialized a production process to transform plant-based ingredients … Continue reading Rival Foods Partners Up to Develop Juicy Whole-cut Plant-based Chicken →

Trends in The Agrifoodtech Startup Climate

28 January 2021Archief, NewsJoar Nilssen

Joar Nilssen is StartLife’s startup analyst. He is responsible for scouting and analyzing agtech and biotech startups. Each year, he meets hundreds of innovative startups and quickly discovers changing patterns and movements in the agrifood markets. Today, Joar shares what he is observing in the current agrifoodtech startup climate. Global trends Admittedly, enough pieces have … Continue reading Trends in The Agrifoodtech Startup Climate →

StartLife And Pymwymic Facilitating Growth Of Disruptive Agrifoodtech Startups

27 January 2021Archief, Newsfunding, PartnerBram van Beek

Worldwide the food supply chain is in dire need of innovations that aid the transition to a healthier and sustainable food system. Agrifoodtech startups with high potential solutions are now given an extra hand to get from pre-revenue stage to growth. Pymwymic, Europe’s oldest impact-driven growth investor, and StartLife, Europe’s first agrifoodtech accelerator, have partnered … Continue reading StartLife And Pymwymic Facilitating Growth Of Disruptive Agrifoodtech Startups →

Anterra Capital Strengthens Ties with StartLife As Investor Partner

9 November 2020Archief, NewsAnterra Capital, PartnerBram van Beek

StartLife and Anterra Capital Investor Partnership

Anterra Capital, one of largest dedicated agrifoodtech venture capital firms in the world and a pioneer in the sector, has entered into an investor partnership with StartLife. Together we will back entrepreneurs who are building a healthier and sustainable food system. The partnership is an expansion of years of fruitful collaboration. The announcement is made … Continue reading Anterra Capital Strengthens Ties with StartLife As Investor Partner →

Join StartLife’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration

29 October 2020Archief, NewsstartlifeBram van Beek

On 9 December we will celebrate StartLife’s 10 year anniversary in combination with the graduation of the fifth group of startups of our renowned acceleration program. We cordially invite our entire F&A community to join our virtual Jubilee Graduation Day. REGISTER FOR STARTLIFE’S JUBILEE GRADUATION DAY The year 2020 is very special to StartLife. We … Continue reading Join StartLife’s 10 Year Anniversary Celebration →

StartLife Alumni Updates – October 2020

29 October 2020Archief, NewsAlumni, Celine, Corvus Drones, In2Care, Sigrow, Sponsh, VeggerBram van Beek

Brief updates from StartLife Alumni and Community members. Major Breakthrough For Malaria-fighter In2care A malaria-free world? The chances of pulling off this immense mission have taken a great leap forward. The Wageningen-based company InCare Trading company has developed and tested a solution that reduces the chances of malaria infections with an unprecedented result of more … Continue reading StartLife Alumni Updates – October 2020 →

Shift Invest and StartLife Prolong Impact-driven Investment Partnership

28 October 2020Archief, NewsPartner, Shift InvestBram van Beek

Tech startups which help make the agrifood value chain more sustainable can rely another three years on the strategic partnership between StartLife and SHIFT Invest, the largest seed and early-stage impact investor for agrifood, biobased and circular sectors in the Netherlands. StartLife helps ambitious agrifoodtech startups to swiftly validate their business and become investor ready. … Continue reading Shift Invest and StartLife Prolong Impact-driven Investment Partnership →

Citrosuco And StartLife On Joint Quest To Make Juice Industry Fully Sustainable

15 October 2020Archief, NewsCitrosuco, PartnerBram van Beek

Today, the Brazilian juice giant Citrosuco announces a strategic partnership with StartLife. The company has teamed up with the StartLife to gain better access to European startups, in particular those with new technologies that can help the juice value chain become 100% sustainable. Citrosuco offers startups funding and technical and operational expertise. As one of … Continue reading Citrosuco And StartLife On Joint Quest To Make Juice Industry Fully Sustainable →

Viroteq Attracts Funding To Build Smart Stacking and Packaging Robot Software

14 October 2020Archief, NewsAlumni, funding, ViroteqBram van Beek

Virtual_deal_closing_Virtoteq_HorizonFlevoland

Efficiently stack packages and objects of different sizes? With the intelligent on-the-fly mixed palletizer software that can make robots deal with flexible situations in a smarter way, this becomes a breeze. Viroteq makes grateful and efficient use of the latest machine vision and deep-learning techniques. Thanks to a fund managed by Horizon Flevoland, the company … Continue reading Viroteq Attracts Funding To Build Smart Stacking and Packaging Robot Software →

Verdify Raises €750k To Create First AI-powered Platform For Personalized Nutrition

13 October 2020Archief, NewsAlumni, funding, VerdifyBram van Beek

The Dutch Foodtech company Verdify, a StartLife alumni, has raised a seed investment of €750.000. Two private investors and AI-investment company Genzai enable the development of the world’s first AI-powered platform for fully personalized and guideline-based nutrition. Verdify will use the funding to create the first international recipe platform with fully adaptive recipes. The company … Continue reading Verdify Raises €750k To Create First AI-powered Platform For Personalized Nutrition →

CES Unveiled Conference: Tech Solutions for Global Challenges

13 October 2020Archief, NewsBram van Beek

How do we provide technology solutions to global challenges? Think along and participate in the online event CES Unveiled Conference: ‘Tech Solutions for Global Challenges’ on 15 October. Power of innovation The conference is about ‘The Power of Technology to Address Global Challenges’. Leading companies and investors, technology influencers and European ministers will speak about … Continue reading CES Unveiled Conference: Tech Solutions for Global Challenges →

Russian Grain Improvers Spinning Out To Wageningen

23 September 2020Archief, NewsBram van Beek

With support of StartLife and Oost NL the Russian company Grain Improvers has settled in Wageningen. The founders of Grain Improvers have many years of experience in the Russian flour and baking market and have developed patented natural enzymes based grain improvers, which application is particularly relevant for flour, starch and gluten producers. Grain Improvers … Continue reading Russian Grain Improvers Spinning Out To Wageningen →

Bioventure Sundew Raises €1.4M In Seed Financing

22 September 2020Archief, NewsAlumni, funding, SundewBram van Beek

White Spot Disease - Ich_by James_Pickett

Sundew, an innovative bioventure targeting aquatic pests and diseases, has received €1.34 million from the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s BioInnovation Institute, bringing its total funding raised to date to €1.4M. This funding will allow Sundew to bring its first product, for the treatment of the fish disease ‘Ich’, to market. Aquatic pests and diseases are a … Continue reading Bioventure Sundew Raises €1.4M In Seed Financing →

StartLife Selects 9 European Startups That Help Reshape The Food Industry

10 September 2020Archief, NewsStartLife AccelerateBram van Beek

We have selected nine European startups for our Fall 2020 cohort. The startups are introducing new technologies that tackle global challenges such as diminishing food waste, boosting sustainable production and enhancing productivity. In the coming months the startups will be diving deep into their businesses. Their ‘graduation’ is due on 9 December. According to McKinsey, … Continue reading StartLife Selects 9 European Startups That Help Reshape The Food Industry →

StartLife Alumni Updates – September 2020

10 September 2020Archief, NewsAlumni, Celine, Epinutra, Greencovery, Mylium, Odd.bot, Orbisk, PEF TechnologiesBram van Beek

Brief updates from StartLife Alumni and Community members. Orbisk launches international consortium co-funded by €1.2M Eurostars grant On a global scale, a mind-boggling amount of 1.3 billion tons (1.300.000.000.000 kgs) of food goes to waste, every single year. Food waste fighter Orbisk has just secured a EUR 1.2 million Eurostars grant to help make a … Continue reading StartLife Alumni Updates – September 2020 →

Interview: Why Every Startup Needs A Mentor

10 September 2020Archief, NewsBram van Beek

Interview startup mentorship Ernst Visser - Nikolas Fahlskog

The success of a startup depends on a mixture of skills, hard work, perseverance, a bit of luck and the right support. At StartLife we believe that startup mentors are truly an invaluable resource to help getting your dreams off the ground. We even dare to say that every startup needs a mentor. But why? … Continue reading Interview: Why Every Startup Needs A Mentor →

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