Last week, Dr. André Neff and Marcel Hövels had the great honour to showcase our sweet-tasting dietary fibers at our own booth in the NEXT BITE Startup Village (even though, technically speaking, we are not a start-up at all 😉)
Participating in EIT Food Seedbed Incubator 2023 has been one of the most impactful milestones in our journey so far. Without this program, our early-stage research project would never have gained access to the incredible network and support that allowed us to connect with leading pilot partners – some of whom are now testing our sugar alternatives in real food applications! This progress played an important role in our successful VIP+ validation funding application, which was recently approved and will provide around €1.3 million over the next three years.
Beyond the scientific and entrepreneurial opportunities, what truly sets EIT Food events apart is their community spirit. It’s not just about innovation; it’s about shared curiosity, collaboration, and passionate changemakers working toward a healthier and more sustainable food system.
A special thanks goes to Aamir Lonne, our talented Master’s student, who conducted his thesis on application testing of our sugar alternatives – and whose cookies and raspberry jam prototypes were proudly presented at our booth! 🍪🍓
Thank you, EIT Food, for building such an inspiring and empowering ecosystem. We are proud to be part of it – and excited for what’s next!
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