

FOODTECH
PITCHING
COMPETITION
Viikki Food Design Factory
Germinator Programme
+
Foodtech Pitching Competition @ Y Science 2021
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!
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!

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 in Agroecology, 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