The consortium of leading Italian companies in agri-food innovation and the global FoodTech accelerator unite to identify and support cutting-edge startups.
AgrofoodBIC S.r.l. (Business Innovation Center), a multi-company open innovation hub active nationally and internationally since 2019, partners with Eatable Adventures to identify and accelerate global startups that address the evolving needs of the Italian agrifood sector. This collaboration aims to foster innovation and build bridges between established companies and emerging ventures.
Supported by Italian industry giants like Granarolo, Camst, Conserve Italia, IMA, and Eurovo, AgrofoodBIC helps startups turn ideas into viable business projects. The hub offers emerging projects a comprehensive range of services, including acceleration programs, R&D support, access to a network of business connections, financing solutions, pilot facility access, and mentoring.
Eatable Adventures will leverage its extensive expertise and global network to scout high-potential startups and manage investment opportunities within AgrofoodBIC’s programs. It will also provide these startups with expert guidance, maximizing their chances of success.
Each year, 30 promising International startups in food, beverage, and agro-industrial sectors will be presented, focusing on six key areas:
- Shaping the food journey: Innovative solutions to extend product shelf life, reduce or reuse packaging materials, and improve traceability through technologies like smart labels and other cutting-edge systems.
- Advancing Agriculture: Advanced proposals for enhancing agricultural practices and yields using technologies such as IoT, precision irrigation, and agricultural robotics.
- Tasting spoons of Innovation: Development and experimentation with new ingredients to offer healthier dietary options, reduce environmental impact, and adapt to rising raw material costs and evolving consumer habits, while adhering to EU regulations.
- Ensuring Animal Wellbeing: Innovative technologies to improve animal living conditions and reduce stress through precise health monitoring. Additionally, solutions for sustainable aquaculture and efficient feed systems to boost productivity and sustainability.
- Healthy Ageing: Pioneering projects targeting diet-related health issues, offering alternatives to sugar and salt, glucose control solutions, and natural supplements, with a special focus on women’s health and the well-being of Generation X.
- The Future is Circular Clean-tech solutions that minimize environmental impact, improve resource efficiency, and create new life cycles for products by transforming waste into resources and promoting efficient water management.
The primary goal of this partnership is to accelerate innovation, support Italy’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, and create impactful synergies within the agrifood sector.
Riccardo Sebastiano Piaggi, President of AgrofoodBIC S.r.l., commented:
“Continuous research in food and nutrition is a cornerstone of development for AgrofoodBIC’s five founding companies. By sharing knowledge and offering startups not only financial but also industrial assets, we enable scalability. This new partnership with Eatable Adventures will provide a targeted boost to our mission and shared investment objectives.”
José Luis Cabañero, Founder and CEO of Eatable Adventures, added:
“We are thrilled to partner with AgrofoodBIC. This collaboration aligns perfectly with our mission to accelerate innovation in the agri-food sector. Together, we will identify and support the most promising startups, offering them essential resources. We are confident that this partnership will foster a dynamic ecosystem, creating impactful synergies between traditional companies and emerging ventures, driving development through Open Innovation.”
