Startups
4TU Startups
4TU Startups
We are proud to present the startups of the 4TU Startup Delegation at F&A Next, representing the four leading technical universities in the Netherlands: Wageningen University & Research, TU Delft, University of Twente (Enschede), and Eindhoven University of Technology. Together, these startups showcase cutting-edge innovations in food and agriculture, combining scientific excellence with entrepreneurial drive.
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for fast, flexible DNA/RNA diagnostics. PCR tests are accurate but lab-bound. The ERC-funded NASPA project uses Argonautes and guide RNAs to detect nearly any DNA/RNA sequence in one reaction, producing a fluorescent signal. It aims to enable rapid, sensitive testing outside the lab at the point of need.
B.A.S.E. is creating the future of food through bio-regenerative food systems that recycle nutrients and close the loop of sustainable life support, designed to meet astronauts’ nutritional requirements in space and beyond.
GALADHIR develops LEAF Technology, enabling precision airflow measurement for modern horticulture. LEAF is a high-precision, low-velocity airflow sensor designed to measure microclimate dynamics inside plant canopies, making the invisible forces that influence plant growth measurable and actionable.
Mizusense develops an affordable and biodegradable wireless soil sensor using cutting-edge printed transistor technology with a user-friendly digitalization platform to gather and analyse sensor data.
ProteoT analyzes everything in food through a one-stop-shop detection and monitoring software platform for food laboratories. Powered by patented protein biomarker recognition algorithms, ProteoT enables food labs to analyze more with less effort, streamlining food quality and safety analysis.
Carapace Biopolymers is reinventing seed coatings for a climate-resilient future with natural biopolymer-based materials that replace microplastics and safely break down into plant nutrition, improving soil and plant health. By combining advanced biopolymer science with scalable manufacturing, Carapace helps farmers achieve higher yields without environmental trade-offs, accelerating the shift toward sustainable agriculture where performance and […]
Exergy enables research institutions and industrial companies to turn collaboration into tangible results by combining expertise and technology. From co-developing innovative methodologies to deploying scalable AI-driven solutions, Exergy is built to create real-world impact through applied innovation.
Hippotainer is a container-based farming system built inside a 40ft freight container, using Deep Water Culture (DWC) hydroponics to grow crops such as microgreens, lettuce, and herbs. By precisely controlling environmental conditions, Hippotainer enables year-round cultivation anywhere, in any climate or location, ensuring consistent, efficient, and local food production.