Exclusive F&A Lunch Session at NIZO & BFF: Unlock the Potential of Fermentation Innovation

Are you attending StartLife’s Demo Day or F&A Next? Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to visit NIZO & BFF!

Join us for a special side event at NIZO & BFF, where we open our doors to investors, startups, and corporates eager to explore the power of fermentation and precision fermentation in shaping the future of food and agriculture.

Why Attend?

• Explore the potential of fermentation innovation – In the most mature agrifood ecosystem of the world in the Dutch Food Valley.
• Discover NIZO & Our World-Class Facilities – Get an inside look at Europe’s largest flexible food-grade pilot plant.
• Explore the Biotechnology Fermentation Factory (BFF) – Your ‘BFF’ for scaling up microbial biomolecule and biomass production processes.
• Network & Collaborate – Connect with industry experts, startups, and investors driving food innovation.
• Enhance Your F&A Next Experience – Gain exclusive insights before two days of networking, pitching, and discussions at F&A Next.

Agenda

The lunch will take place at NIZO Food Research (Kernhemseweg 2, Ede) on Tuesday the 20^th of May 2025, starting at 10AM. See the detailed agenda below:

• 10:00: Welcome with coffee and tea
• 10:30: Plenary session to introduce (precision) fermentation ecosystem in Food Valley and BFF
• 11:15: Breakout sessions:
• BFF Upscaling Facility – Learn how to scale up fermentation processes
• Innovation Market – Meet innovative companies and ecosystem partners shaping the future of fermentation
• Pilot Plant Tour – Explore Europe’s largest flexible food-grade pilot plant
• 12:30: Lunch & networking
• 13:15: End of Lunch session and take transport to Wageningen

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for startups, investors, and corporates interested in fermentation, precision fermentation, and sustainable food innovation.

Register

Spaces are limited, so register now to secure your spot! Attention: This lunch session is exclusive to StartLife’s Demo Day F&A Next visitors.