Innovation for the sustainable future of the agro-food sector

We provide tools and interconnection for a successful innovation process. No matter at which stage of development an innovation project is, we develop it further! Holistic thinking forms the basis for the process and the wanted impact towards a "one planetary health" solution.

Innovation for the sustainable future of the agro-food sector

We provide tools and interconnection for a successful innovation process. No matter at which stage of development an innovation project is, we develop it further! Holistic thinking forms the basis for the process and the wanted impact towards a "one planetary health" solution.

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Innovation

Initiating ideas. Moving the future.

Targeted promotion and support of innovative projects and ideas in the agricultural and food sector, from idea development to market maturity.

Innovationgroups

Networking different stakeholders to stimulate new approaches and solutions for impact and change. From ideas to applications with the latest scientific and technological developments.

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Innovation Booster Future Food Farming

Tackle problems at their roots and develop new solutions together! Take part and receive up to CHF 39,000 in funding plus coaching.

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Our support

Think outside the box. A discussion with a sparring partner and/or support in a project can help to make the innovation process successful.

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Business Creation

Promote growth. Developing markets

Support start-ups and SMEs in increasing their competitiveness through innovation.

Cantonal subsidies - SMEs & innovation

Targeted support for greater competitiveness from the Canton of Zurich.

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Market validation & market discovery - EIT Food Seedbed

The Seedbed Incubator makes it possible to find and engage with key customers, test the market and turn an MVP from a commercial proposition into a validated business.

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Business intelligence for an innovative edge

In a dynamic market environment, reliable information is the key to well-founded decisions. Together with Dun & Bradstreet Switzerland, we offer our members exclusive access to a leading business intelligence platform: D&B Hoovers.

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Talent Development

Promoting talent. Shaping innovation

We empower individuals to build their innovation skills through real-life learning, collaboration, and experimentation. Driven by a Living Lab mindset, we create spaces where people learn by doing — and grow through co-creation and reflection.

Sandbox projects for students - EIT Food Solutions

Challenge-based learning programmes to support the development and testing of new approaches for BA and MA students across Europe.

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Entrepreneurship Training - EIT Food Global Food Venture Programme

The Seedbed Incubator enables to find and engage with key customers, test the market and take an MVP from a commercial proposition to a validated business.

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