Agrifood'ture Challenge event program

35+ of the most promising start-ups innovating the future of food!

The Agrifood'ture Challenge takes place on September 14th & 15th, 2022 in Dijon, France:
The final is open to Agrifood professionals, with additional moments reserved for start-up finalists and partners.

September 14th, 2022 - Reserved for invited finalists

From 2pm at the Village By CACB, Dijon
- Workshop: finetune your pitch performance
- Invitation only networking evening

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September 15th, 2022
EVENT OPEN TO PROFESSIONALS OF THE AGRIFOOD INNOVATION ECOSYSTEM

The Agrifood'ture Challenge Final

Over 35 finalists representing 9 different countries will pitch their innovative projects.

9:00am - REGISTRATION AND WELCOME COFFEE

From 9:30am

Introduction

9:30am - Welcome speeches by the event organisers
Vitagora, Foodtech Dijon BFC, EIT Food, Dijon Metropôle
9:45am - Keynote
"We are all part of the same system". Food design as a tool for creating sustainable food systems.
Sonia Massari (University of Pisa)
10:15am - Round table
"Changing the game in food innovation". What innovation toolbox can companies use to meet consumer expectation for sustainable food?
With the participation of :
- May-Line Grassi (Vitagora), Jean-Philippe Querard (Foodbiome), Michael Geloen (Terres Inovia), Marianne Lemberger (EIT Food)...

10:45-11:15am - COFFEE / NETWORKING BREAK

From 11:15am

Challenge #1
Agroecological farming practices

Fewer chemical inputs, decarbonation, optimising use of natural resources, biodiversity etc.

9 start-ups will present their innovative projects.

Including: NaboFarm (Denmark), Carbone farmers (France), My easy farm (France)...

12:15-1:30pm - LUNCH / NETWORKING BREAK

From 1:30pm

Challenge #2
The protein transition

Plant-based foods and other innovative protein sources, addressing consumer preferences and usages

9 start-ups will present their innovative projects.

Including: Alver (Switzerland), Sophie's bionutrients (Netherlands), Norbite (Sweden)...

From 2:30pm

Challenge #3
The circular economy and reducing food waste

Designing out waste and environmental impact by keeping products and materials in use, creating new resources from discarded materials

9 start-ups will present their innovative projects.

Including: Maltivor (France), Crafting Future (Germany), One Third (Netherlands)...

3:30-4pm - COFFEE / NETWORKING BREAK

From 4pm

Challenge #4
Digital smart systems for addressing new consumer expectations

Traceability, transparency, co-building foods and services

9 start-ups will present their innovative projects.

Including: Inoqo (Austria), Farmlike (Spain), Agricoltura 2.0 (Italy)...

5-5:30pm - COFFEE / NETWORKING BREAK

From 5:30pm

Prize-giving / Announcement of the winners!

Take part in the emotion! Find out who are the winners of the prizes for the Agrifood'ture Challenge:

4 cash prizes (awarded by EIT Food) and support packages (supplied by Vitagora, Agronov and le Village by CA)
4 special prizes:

3 special prizes will be awarded by Vitagora providing free access to the ToasterLAB acceleration program
1 special prize awarded by MPowerBIO, a free seat at MPowerBIO's Final Event, the Tech Tour Bioeconomy 2022

End your day with an unforgettable experience combining culture, gastronomy and conviviality!