The Foodtech accelerator will provide mentorship and expert sessions tailored to the needs of the selected startups within the CERN Venture Connect Programme, which recently celebrated its first anniversary since being launched by CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics.
Eatable Adventures, the leading Foodtech accelerator, announces its commitment to supporting entrepreneurs and startups as part of the CERN Venture Connect (CVC) Programme, which recently celebrated its first anniversary since being launched by CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics. This strategic cooperation aims to foster innovation by providing early-stage companies with access to cutting-edge technology, mentorship, and resources within the scientific community.
CERN has developed unique technologies for the operation of the world’s largest particle physics accelerator. These technologies find diverse applications across healthcare, environmental science, aerospace, and both digital and quantum fields. CERN Venture Connect, now marking a successful year since its inception, is a prestigious initiative designed to harness CERN’s cutting-edge technologies and expertise to accelerate innovative startups in the Laboratory’s Member and Associate Member States. The Programme offers selected entrepreneurs unprecedented access to CERN’s advanced technologies, facilities, and mentorship from leading experts.
As a key partner of CERN Venture Connect, Eatable Adventures will play a pivotal role in providing mentorship and expert sessions tailored to the needs of the selected startups. Leveraging CERN’s technological prowess, Eatable Adventures aims to help startups refine their unique propositions and accelerate their growth in the Agrifoodtech sector.
“CERN Venture Connect is designed to empower the next generation of scientist entrepreneurs and shape the future with technology,” says Linn Kretzschmar who is leading the CERN Venture Connect Programme.
“We are thrilled to collaborate with a global scientific leader like CERN on this pioneering programme,” said José Luis Cabañero, Founder and CEO at Eatable Adventures. “This partnership allows us to combine our expertise in Foodtech acceleration with CERN’s groundbreaking technologies, enabling startups at different stages to improve and scale their innovative models in the global market.”
This partnership underscores Eatable Adventures’ commitment to fostering a sustainable future through technological innovation in the food sector. With a track record of accelerating over 100 startups annually and a robust network of global partners, Eatable Adventures continues to lead the change in advancing the Agrifoodtech ecosystem worldwide.
For more information about the CERN Venture Connect Programme and how to apply, visit https://ventureconnect.cern/.
About CERN
CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle Physics, is the world’s leading laboratory for particle physics. It provides a unique range of particle-accelerator facilities enabling research at the forefront of human knowledge. Its business is fundamental physics, finding out what the universe is made of and how it works. Founded in 1954, CERN has 24 Member States, with other nations from around the globe contributing to and participating in its research programmes. The Laboratory has become a prime example of international collaboration, uniting people from all over the world in the quest to push the frontiers of science and technology for the benefit of all.
About CERN Venture Connect
The CERN Venture Connect (CVC) Programme is designed to provide startups a fast, streamlined, and customised service. CVC aims to support deep-tech startups in all of CERN’s Member States and Associate Member States. The Programme will help the founders succeed by giving them fast access to cutting-edge CERN technologies and partner investor companies or venture incubators that will provide further possibilities for investment, distribution, expert mentoring and service providers.
About Eatable Adventures:
Eatable Adventures, the leading Foodtech accelerator worldwide, strives to transform the food system prioritizing equity, health, sustainability, and resilience for all. By partnering with startups, corporations, governments, and investors, the company drives innovation from seed to table, embracing cutting-edge technological solutions in the Agrifood sector. With a thriving global presence, Eatable Adventures has achieved significant impact worldwide, boasting a vibrant community of 25,000 changemakers, 12 acceleration and incubation programme, over 50 corporate and government initiatives, and a €30M investment fund to support early-stage projects.
