In this panel discussion, three companies will share their experiences of scaling internationally in a context of technological, market and regulatory uncertainty. Although each company operates in a different segment of the agri-food value chain, they face similar challenges when it comes to attracting financing and securing early commercial and strategic commitments. The discussion will […]
Scaling remains a key bottleneck for many food biotech companies. While technologies mature in the lab, moving to commercial scale is often constrained by access to infrastructure, high capital requirements, and limited availability of suitable facilities. This interactive session focuses on how entrepreneurs navigate that phase, and the role that national initiatives could play to facilitate growth. Scaling involves […]
A comprehensive toolbox of sustainable crop protection solutions for farmers is essential, but critical points of friction in collaborations slow the delivery of innovations to growers. Join us for a frank discussion on these challenges and to explore research, partnering, and investment strategies at Bayer that seek to deliver breakthrough synthetic and biological tools that meet the real-world needs farmers. Moderated by Florian Jupe.
In this break‑out session, start‑ups will gain practical insight into the different financing instruments Rabobank offers to support growth at every stage. Members of the Start & Scale Up team and Rabobank Ventures team will provide a concise overview of available funding options, ranging from early‑stage financing to growth capital, and explain how these instruments fit the […]
In an interview with Wageningen University & Research, two entrepreneurs; CEO Rieks Smook from Grassa and CEO Stephani Lobnig from Aquanzo, and Investment Director Daan Wilms van Kersbergen from Yield Lab Europe, ideas are exchanged regarding the added value of collaboration, barriers standing in the way of collaboration, and possible solutions to these barriers. To conclude, Wageningen University & […]
Scaling bioprocesses from lab to industrial scale remains one of the most persistent bottlenecks in fermentation-based food and biotech innovation. While Process Analytical Technologies (PAT) offer powerful tools to reduce time-to-scale and increase process robustness, selecting and implementing the right technology at the right moment is far from straightforward. This breakout session provides a practical and interactive […]
