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Food Innovators

The counter for innovative food entrepreneurs

Food Innovators is the platform we use to accelerate the transition to a healthy, affordable, and sustainable food system. This initiative, part of our Food Programs, empowers food entrepreneurs by connecting them with the knowledge, networks, and financing that truly make a difference.

Food Innovators Funding Meeting: Entrepreneurs will discuss plans during a meeting on November 14.

Together we accelerate the food transition

What is Food Innovators

Through Food Innovators, we connect entrepreneurs with partners in our ecosystem: knowledge institutions, development and investment funds, launching customers, test locations, and coaches. Do you have a solution for tomorrow's food, or are you stuck on a challenge? Then we'll help you move from your request for help to a feasible path. Also check out our partnerships on the partners page .

Access to financing, network and knowledge

  • Financing : access to funds and schemes, including a realistic route to money.

  • Network : matches with producers, retailers, food service providers, trainers and test locations.

  • Knowledge & coaching : from product development and validation to regulations and scaling up, in collaboration with the Food Campus .

  • Programs & calls : current entry points that suit your stage.

  • Agenda & Opportunities : You can find an overview of relevant events, challenges, and trade fairs in our agenda.

Food Business Conf. by Food Innovators

Next edition:
Friday, October 10, 2025
Natural Pavilion, Almere

Food Business Conf . by Food Innovators is the premier meeting place for professional entrepreneurs in food and agriculture. You'll gain access to groundbreaking insights , expand your knowledge and expertise , discover inspiring innovations , and establish valuable connections with industry experts, suppliers, and investors from the Netherlands and abroad. The program consists of a plenary kickoff followed by interactive themed sessions .

Why you want to be there

  • Matching : meet (inter)national key players within our chain.

  • Innovation : Discover the latest breakthroughs in food technology and sustainable production.

  • Trends & Tools : Practical strategies and tools that you can apply immediately.

  • Access to network : suppliers, launching customers, investors and knowledge partners.

Program & Language

The conference will be held in English . Many speakers will be Dutch speakers; questions in Dutch are welcome.

Questions about tickets or participation?

Call +31 (0)6 543 272 03 or email info@foodbusinessconf.com

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