Swiss Food Research

Innovation Catalyst Day – Unlock Opportunities for Your Business As we step into 2025, innovation remains at the heart of transformation for a future oriented food system. We are thrilled to run the Innovation Catalyst Day for our members — a day designed to empower start-ups and SMEs in the food and innovation sectors Event Highlights ✨Funding Schemes: opportunities to fuel your innovation journey ✨IP Strategy: protect & maximize the value of your intellectual property - with Sophie Künzi, Philippe Brottes, KATZAROV SA - Patent & Trademark Attorneys ✨Mobiliar Workshop Innovation Platform: Discover tools and frameworks to identify Innovation Opportunities and gain strategic focus from Fabrizio Laneve, Jean-Charles Liechti - die Mobiliar ✨Innocheck & Coaching: tailored guidance from experienced mentors ✨Innovation Booster: Opportunities to develop your early-stage ideas   Innovation Catalyst Day – Members Event 📍 30 January 2025, 10:00–15:00 📍 Technopark, Zürich   Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with experts and other members, exchange ideas, and gain insights into the innovation ecosystem. 👉Register: https://lnkd.in/dtKPqtYE Not yet member of our ecosystem? Discover your benefits and join our community: https://lnkd.in/dzibA6gc #innovations #FutureOfFood #Technology #nextlevelofdevelopment

🚀 Your venture into the future of food starts here! Applications are NOW OPEN for EIT Food’s Entrepreneurship Programmes! Whatever stage you’re at, our 3 programmes provide end-to-end support to launch (EIT Food Seedbed Incubator), accelerate (EIT Food Accelerator Network), and scale your business (EIT Food RisingFoodStars). We take your venture to the next level with: 🔗 The world’s largest agrifood innovation network 📈 Tailored programmes and expert mentorship 🌟 Accelerated growth and scaling opportunities 💡 Take the next step in your startup journey - Step into the spotlight now! https://bit.ly/3Vpa9bW - Apply by 21 February 2025 #Agrifood #Entrepreneurship #EITFood

Great new members on board 🎉 These outstanding companies bring unparalleled innovation, dedication, and passion, enriching our network with their energy and expertise. 🚀 🌟fermentable — passing its extensive knowledge in fermentation to caterers, chefs, in workshops and developing recipes.   🌟ErmEtica — business and operations professionals for the realisation of Black Soldier Fly (BSF) applications in Europe and globally.   🌟SHL Schweizerische Hotelfachschule Luzern — Since 1909 known across the world for developing people’s talent & training the very best in the hotel industry.   🌟Sanvitafood GmbH — flexible raw material platform that helps food manufacturers reduce the disposal cost by finding a second life for their surplus raw materials and ingredients.   🌟NovaTaste — committed to providing customised and sustainable solutions for food manufacturers, butchers and foodservice players.   🌟Université de Neuchâtel — The laboratory of microbiology hosts a team of scientists and technical staff to understand the processes explaining the diversity and functioning of microbial ecosystems.   Thank you for engaging and becoming part of this incredible journey Christine Reika Syrad, Elisa Filippi, Josef Jans, Thomas Schumacher, Nicole Martin-Scheuber, Roland Lienhard, Saskia Bindschedler. 💫 Let's continue to innovate, transform, and make a difference, together.🌱🌎   #Innovation #community #futurefoods #togetherformoreimpact

🌱 Promouvoir les circuits courts – développer ensemble des solutions durables 🍎🥖 Aujourd'hui, le group d'innovation agriculture du future était l'invitée de la FRI (Fondation Rurale Interjurassienne) dans le Jura. Un événement inspirant, entièrement consacré à la promotion des circuits courts. 🌍👩🌾 Grâce à des présentations captivantes, des discussions enrichissantes et des opportunités de réseautage, des expert·e·s de divers domaines – de la restauration à l'agriculture – ont exploré des approches innovantes et des défis majeurs. Parmi les thèmes abordés : ✔️ Comment renforcer les chaînes d'approvisionnement locales ? ✔️ Quel rôle jouent les produits régionaux dans la gastronomie ? ✔️ Comment promouvoir davantage une production durable ? ✔️ Comment en tirer de la valeur ajoutée ? Un grand merci à tou·te·s les intervenant·e·s et participant·e·s pour leurs contributions précieuses, notamment Jean-Paul Lachat, Claudio Schmitz, Reto Thoerig, Bürki Romain, Elodie Odiet et toute l'equipe de la Fondation Rural Interjurassienne avec Olivier Girardin. Votre engagement fait avancer un système durable ! 💡✨ Un moment fort de la journée : les échanges autour d'exemples de mise en œuvre réussis et les discussions sur les conflits d’objectifs. Ces éléments constituent également la base du programme de soutien aux projets Innovation Boosters Swiss Food Ecosystems & Future Food Farming, financé par Innosuisse, et de la réflexion sur la manière de combler le fossé entre l'agriculture et la consommation. 🌾🤝 Inspirons-nous des solutions locales déjà existantes, bénéfiques pour l'environnement, l'économie et nos communautés ! 🌿💚 #SwissFoodResearch #IGZGL #Durabilité #ProduitsLocaux #Jura #Innovation #Réseautage #GastronomieDurable ********* 🌱 Regionale Wertschöpfungsketten fördern – nachhaltige Lösungen gemeinsam entwickeln 🍎🥖 Heute war die IG ZGL im Jura zu Gast bei der Fondation Rurale Interjurassienne. Eine inspirierende Veranstaltung, die ganz im Zeichen der Förderung kurzer Kreisläufe stand. 🌍👩🌾 Spannende Vorträge, Diskussionen und Netzwerkmöglichkeiten haben Expert*innen aus verschiedensten Bereichen – von der Restauration bis zur Landwirtschaft – haben innovative Ansätze und Herausforderungen beleuchtet. Themen wie: ✔️ Wie stärken wir lokale Lieferketten? ✔️ Welche Rolle spielen regionale Produkte in der Gastronomie? ✔️ Wie können wir die nachhaltige Produktion weiter fördern? ✔️ Wie lässt sich daraus Wert schöpfen? Lassen wir uns weiterhin von regionalen, existierenden Lösungen inspirieren, die gut für die Umwelt, die Wirtschaft und unsere Gemeinschaft sind! 🌿💚 Mit Leila Pamingle, Helene Renaux, Lucas Grob, Marina Helm Romaneschi

🎉 Team Event: A Day of Connection and Celebration 🌟 Yesterday our team gathered for an unforgettable event that combined nature, learning, and camaraderie. We started the day with a scenic hike along the Planetenweg on Uetliberg in Zurich, where we enjoyed mistic surroundings and inspiring discussions along the way, sparking new ideas and strengthening our collaboration. A special highlight of the day was the Fondue lunch, where we shared laughs, stories, and gratitude for an amazing year.   This event was also a special moment as we bid farewell to Peter Braun whose exceptional dedication and leadership over the past years have made a real impact within the ecosystem. A heartfelt thank you to Peter for this incredible commitment, energy and vision.   Such moments remind us how important team spirit is—building bonds, celebrating successes, and embracing change together. Here's to many more adventures ahead! 🚀 The team: Lucas Grob, Peter Braun, Marina Helm Romaneschi, Corinne Staempfli, Jan Biehl, Helene Renaux, Leila Pamingle, Fabian Bättig #TeamEvent #Gratitude #Teamwork 

💥Innovation Group Digitalization emphasized user-centered solutions across various sectors. Thanks to Sitem MedTech HUB in Bern and Geghetsik Gabrielyan for hosting this event. Key insights included the need for intuitive, easy-to-use digital tools for farmers, open-source approaches to public sector data visualization, and optimizing workflows in biotechnology through user-friendly software. A special THANK YOU to our speakers: Bernd Robbert, Landwirtschaftliches Zentrum SG Julia Mia Stirnemann, Berner Fachhochschule BFH Thomas Nemecek, Agroscope Thomas Roder, Abrinca Genomics Trust, interdisciplinary collaboration, and well-designed interfaces emerged as critical factors for successful digitalization and innovation implementation. #networkingeventseries powered by Innosuisse stimulate new approaches and solutions for impact and transformation in a neutral & confidential setting. More Innovation Groups starting in January 2025: 🫘Coffee | 🍫Cocoa & Chocolate | 🐟Aquaculture Registration https://lnkd.in/e-Pt__kA #futurefoods #innovation #digitalization

Yesterday’s Meeting of the Innovation Group Bioconversion was all about Fermentation, Health and the importance of Collaboration. 💚A heartfelt thank you to Food Brewer and the team Mathilde Dupin, Christian Schaub, Yannick Senn, Klaus Kienle for hosting us and an amazing guided tour with firsthand insights into an innovative and future-oriented environment. This Biotech Start-up focuses on research and development of pioneering technologies around plant cell cultures (e.g cocoa, coffee). A big THANK YOU to our inspiring speakers and organizations for their visionary contributions: Guy Vergeres, Agroscope Sandra Mischler, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences Gaëtan Baumgartner, Noosh Drinks Wolfram Brück, HES-SO Valais-Wallis Our Innovation Groups are a neutral and confidential space to co-create and challenge the most urgent topics for change, with the support of the latest science and technology trends and developments. #networkingeventseries powered by Innosuisse Join under https://lnkd.in/e-Pt__kA our upcoming Innovation Groups starting in January 🫘Coffee | 🍫Cocoa & Chocolate | 🐟Aquaculture #innovation #futurefoods #technology #collaboration

Wondering how we can develop user-centric digital innovations in the agri-food chain? Join us for the 13th Meeting of IG Digitalization with focus on current research projects and developments around the user-friendliness of digital tools for the agri-food value chain. Covering themes & speakers: 🔎 Users in Context: Innovating with User Perspectives Baran Güneysel & Gian-Carlo Huber, Divergenz 🔎Digitalization with vision: Farmers' challenges in implementation Bernd Robbert, Landwirtschaftliches Zentrum SG 🔎 OptiSignFood: software platform for an optimised product development in the food sector - Thomas Nemecek, Agroscope 🔎 Abrinca Genomics: From Frustration to UX Innovation through Dogfooding Thomas Roder, Abrinca Genomics 📅 5.12. 2024 | 🕠12:30 – 17:00 | 📍Sitem MedTech HUB (SMH) #networkingeventseries powered by Innosuisse 👉 register under https://lnkd.in/dYWFDKkQ Let’s bridge the gap between technology and usability for a better food system. Will you be part of this journey? Geghetsik Gabrielyan #AgriFoodInnovation #DigitalTransformation ##UserCentricDesign  #FoodTech

🤩We're absolutely thrilled & delighted to be hosted by Food Brewer for our 11th Meeting of the Innovation Group Bioconversion. Focus on: 🔎Promoting Innovation in fermented foods – Guy Vergeres, Agroscope 🔎Functional microorganisms in a meat reduced diet - Sandra Mischler, ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences 🔎Noosh, a new probiotic drink to enrich human gut - Gaëtan Baumgartner, Noosh Drinks 🔎Bioactives release through fermentation from sidestreams - Wolfram Brück, HES-SO Valais-Wallis 💥Discover Food Brewer on a guided tour and get firsthand insights into an innovative and future-oriented environment. 🤩 Join the 11th Meeting IG Bioconversion   #networkingeventseries powered by Innosuisse 📅 05 December 2024 | 🕠13:30 – 17:15 | l📍Food Brewer Registration: https://lnkd.in/dXuscv_4 💚 Don't miss out on this neutral and confidential space to co-create and challenge the most urgent topics for change, with the support of the latest science and technology trends and developments. Mathilde Dupin Géraldine Senn #futurefoods #innovation #fermentation

Read about: 🌱 Driving Innovation in the Food and Agriculture Sector 🚀 At Swiss Food Research, we see ourselves as guides and catalysts in the innovation journey, helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of challenges and opportunities. Whether it's supporting SMEs, collaborating with global networks like EIT Food, or promoting sustainability and circular economy, we are committed to turning ideas into impactful solutions. 🔍 Our Focus Areas: - Bringing the right stakeholders together: research, industry, and funding partners. - Supporting organizations from ideation to market launch. - Facilitating financing, including state grants and foundation support. - Encouraging knowledge transfer through innovation groups and shared infrastructure models. 💡 With over 240 members across the value chain, we drive innovation that works not just on paper but delivers real-world sustainability and market impact. 🚜 Our latest initiatives: the innovation group future proof farming and the Innovation Booster Future Food Farming tackling local and global challenges to close the gap between farming and consumption. 🤝 Let's collaborate to shape the future of food and agriculture together! #Innovation #FoodTech #Agriculture #Sustainability Thank you B2B Swiss Medien AG for this article in Food Innovation. Peter Jossi, Petra Zentner