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FOODTECH

PITCHING

COMPETITION

Viikki Food Design Factory

Germinator Programme

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Foodtech Pitching Competition @ Y Science 2021

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Do you have a solution for a better food system?  This is your chance to get into the Viikki Food Design Factory Germinator programme and pitch your project at Y Science 2021!

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Check here for more information on the Viikki Food Design Factory Germinator programme.

 

Through the program you will have access to:

  • Coaching by dedicated food innovation professionals with expansive experience in many fields

  • Laboratory experimentation and testing facilities at the Viikki campus

  • The chance to pitch your idea during the Foodtech Pitching Competition at Y Science

 

All finalists will meet possible investors, network with potential partners and experts in the fields of their solution, and also get a Slush ticket. The winner will be granted 5,000 euros to take their exciting idea further!

2021 Finalists

Dmitry Gradov
Natinrec

Fabio Valoppi
Oleo

Panu Miettinen
Horizontal (High Wire) Crops 

Pauliina Piuhola
Mäsli

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Timeline

  • August: Applications open

  • September 20: Applications close

  • September 27 - October 3: Pitching of selected teams 

  • October 6: Selection of the finalists

  • October 10: Announcement of the finalists

  • October 11: Coaching starts

  • November 26: Final meeting regarding the pitching competition

  • November 30: Dress rehearsal of the pitching competition

  • December 1: Foodtech pitching competition during Y Science

  • December 2 - February 1: Further concept development and prototyping

JURY FOR SELECTION OF THE 2021 FINALISTS

 

  • Maija Tenkanen, Professor of Bioproduction Chemistry, UH

  • Juha Helenius,  Professor of Sustainable Food Systems, UH

  • Jouni Lounasmaa, Chief Executive Officer, Startup Foundation

  • Liisa Kolehmainen, Sustainability Specialist, Oatly

  • Heli Töykkälä, New Business Manager, Raisio

  • Nina Tuomikangas, Innovation Manager, Lantmännen Group R&D

  • Reetta Kivelä, Professor of Practice, Viikki Food Design Factory, UH

  • Laura Forsman, Viikki Food Design Factory Manager, UH

  • Amanda Paananen, Business Collaboration Manager, UH

  • Hanna Tuomisto, Adjunct Professor, Sustainable Food Systems, UH

  • Anu Saranpää, Research and Development Director, Atria