Partners
Make it possible...
We like to connect with people who are leaders in food and agribusiness, innovative thinkers, and focused investors. Our partners and supporters make it possible to develop F&A Next into a sustainable, long-term, high-quality initiative.
Organizing partners
PeakBridge is a global fund manager that invests in scalable, ESG-positive companies in the Agri-FoodTech sector. PeakBridge supports entrepreneurs innovating in key areas such as ingredient innovations, alternative protein technologies, digitization, nutrition and health, and novel farming systems. PeakBridge is a core member of EIT Food and partner of Edmond de Rothschild Private Equity.
PREMIUM PARTNERS
INNOVATION PARTNERS
The 4TU.Federation unites the Netherlands' four technical universities—TU Delft, TU Eindhoven, University of Twente, and Wageningen University & Research—to advance world-class research, education, and innovation. By pooling expertise, 4TU addresses global challenges, delivers highly skilled engineers, and fosters collaboration between academia and industry, contributing to a resilient, sustainable future.
The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is one of Europe’s leading universities, recognised for excellence in research, teaching and innovation. As a global hub for talent, it brings together diverse perspectives to tackle major scientific and societal challenges. With a strong focus on sustainability, entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary collaboration, TUM drives responsible innovation and supports solutions shaping the future of food, agriculture and beyond.
ICEX's Spain AgriFoodTech Nation is a public initiative positioning Spain as a global vanguard in food and agricultural innovation. It accelerates the internationalisation of Spanish startups and scale-ups engineering sustainable, tech-driven solutions across the food value chain. By championing these ventures, it connects them with vital global investors, corporate partners, and new markets.
The Alliance of Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT), part of CGIAR, is an international research-for-development organization supporting countries in addressing challenges related to food security, nutrition, and natural resources. Accelerate for Impact Platform (A4IP) is a platform pioneering entrepreneurial models, translating research into market-ready innovations.
CATALYST PARTNERS
Invest-NL is an impact investor committed to businesses and projects that will make the Netherlands more sustainable and innovative. Its focus lies on carbon-neutral and circular economy and on innovative, fast-growing companies, or scale-ups. Invest-NL supports innovative entrepreneurs through financing and advice according to one simple principle: impact is our goal, return is our means.
Oost NL, the East Netherlands Development Agency, drives sustainable and healthy transitions through technological innovation. We focus on sustainable food, accessible healthcare, and smart energy, investing public funds in innovative companies, supporting their growth, and connecting the region with national and international partners. Working on behalf of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Climate and the provinces of Gelderland and Overijssel, we strengthen the regional economy.
Corteva Agriscience™ combines leading innovation, customer engagement and operational excellence to deliver seed and crop protection solutions that address agriculture challenges globally. With some of the most recognized brands and a technology pipeline positioned to drive growth, the company is committed to maximizing productivity for farmers and partnering throughout the industry.
Bayer is a global enterprise with core competencies in the life science fields of health care and nutrition. In line with its mission, “Health for all, Hunger for none,” the company’s products and services are designed to help people and the planet thrive by supporting efforts to master the major challenges presented by a growing and aging global population. Bayer is committed to driving sustainable development and generating a positive impact with its businesses.
BUSINESS PARTNERS & SUPPORTERS
Invest International supports Dutch and Dutch-linked businesses to expand globally by providing tailored financing, market insight and sector expertise. Focused on solving global challenges, it invests in sustainable projects across sectors including agri-food, helping drive innovation, infrastructure development and long-term economic and environmental impact worldwide.
ECBF is the leading specialist VC investing in growth-stage companies transforming food and agriculture through circular bioeconomy solutions. It supports startups scaling sustainable technologies such as regenerative inputs, alternative proteins, and bio-based materials by providing capital, industrial partnerships, and expertise to drive more resilient and resource-efficient food systems.
Ede is where agrifood innovation meets momentum. In the heart of Foodvalley, we create the conditions for food innovators to grow. Championing StartLife and connecting founders with knowledge institutes, corporates, investors and farmers. We focus on ventures scaling from lab to market: test, learn and launch in Ede, where research becomes product and pilots become contracts. Together we build a smarter, future-proof food system. Join us. Here, your impact grows.
The city of Wageningen is an international centre for innovation in food, agriculture, and life sciences. Startups, scale-ups, corporate businesses and knowledge institutions collaborate here to accelerate sustainable solutions and breakthrough technologies. We offer space for entrepreneurs who want to create impact.
The Sunbolah program, an initiative by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Environment, Water, and Agriculture (MEWA), invites startups to address the Kingdom’s key opportunities in food and agriculture. Through Sunbolah, MEWA supports innovative solutions that promote food security, sustainable farming, and climate resilience, aiming to drive meaningful impact across these vital sectors.
Edera Lab specializes in providing tailored marketing and public relations services to startups and investors, focusing on enhancing visibility and achieving commercial milestones. The company operates as an extension of its clients' teams, offering expertise in brand narrative, marketing strategy, targeted PR, and LinkedIn management.
Zaz Ventures is a top-tier pan-European boutique consulting firm, specializing in securing public and private funding for cutting-edge deep tech startups. We are experts in navigating complex funding landscapes, particularly through the European Innovation Council (Accelerator, Transition, Pathfinder). Our firm is part of a larger group that includes a Family Office and Da Vinci Labs, a deep tech incubator.
Growing Kent & Medway is a £42.1 million research cluster funded by UK Research and Innovation's Strength in Places fund. It invests in sustainable innovation across the horticultural and plant-based food sectors. Led by Niab, partners include the Universities of Kent, Greenwich, and Canterbury Christ Church. Since 2021, the programme has invested £8.6 million in regional research capabilities, created 262 collaborations, and funded 100+ projects.
Network and Media partners
