Creating partnerships between high-growth startups and established organizations. Kickstart is one of Europe's largest zero equity, multi-corporate ecosystem innovation platforms that runs a scale-up program for later-stage startups with a goal to accelerate deep tech innovation. Science and engineering driven technologies have the potential to solve humanity’s biggest challenges. They require unprecedented collaboration between established organizations and the most audacious entrepreneurs out there. Thereby, Kickstart is committed to building an innovation ecosystem that brings high-growth startups, corporates, cities, foundations and universities together. Each year Kickstart brings around 100 startups to Switzerland to collaborate with key players for proofs-of-concept, pilot projects …

Type: Incubators & VCs

Backing purpose-driven entrepreneurs transforming the AgriFood industry, while doing good for people & kind to the 🌏 FLORA Ventures (www.floravc.com) is a new early-stage VC fund that is identifying, backing and partnering with the best purpose-led entrepreneurs redefining the $8T AgriFood & Sustainability industries, to make food that is good for people, and kind to the planet. The fund’s investment thesis is focused on the intersection of the AgriFood industry with Planetary & Human Health, all underpinned by deep-tech. FLORA Ventures is accessing a proprietary deal-flow, and we are supporting our portfolio companies with our hands-on deep industry know-how, global …

Type: Incubators & VCs

Top quality​ I Ground-breaking innovations ​I Connected to people and the environment​​ As No. 1, we inspire people in the connected world. With the latest technologies and innovations, together we have the opportunity to shape the future. To do this, we are and act trustworthy, committed and curious. Are you with us? Join us on this exciting journey and work with us or in one of the DevOps Centres in Riga or Rotterdam in different business areas on the latest technological trends. Find out more about us and our vacancies on our careers page: www.swisscom.ch/career We look forward to hearing …

Type: Large company

The administration of the City of Geneva, with some 4,000 employees, is made up of six municipal departments: - General Secretariat - Department of Finance, Environment and Housing - Department of Planning, Construction and Mobility - Department of Culture and Digital Transition - Department of Security and Sports - Department of Social Cohesion and Solidarity

Type: Public

B Lab inspires and enables a community of people to use business as a force for good. B Lab Switzerland is a non-profit public benefit foundation in Switzerland. We are part of the international network whose aim is to transform the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. B Lab creates standards, policies, tools, and programs that shift the behavior, culture, and structural underpinnings of capitalism. We also mobilize our community «The B Movement» to join collective engagements to address society’s most critical challenges. Next to the B Corp certification we are offering national engagement programs, such …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: greentech cleantech

Mobilizing the B Corp community to use business as a force for goodTM and benefit all people, communities & the planet. B Lab is transforming the global economy to benefit all people, communities, and the planet. A leader in economic systems change, our global network creates standards, policies, tools, and programs for business, and we certify companies—known as B Corps—who are leading the way. To date, our global community includes more than 600,000 workers in over 8,000 B Corps across 90+ countries and 162 industries, and more than 240,000 companies manage their impact with the B Impact Assessment and the …

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: cleantech greentech

The latest news, events & opportunities from the people & companies shaping the Swiss food innovation ecosystem 🇨🇭🌱💡 Are you passionate about shaping the future of food? We'd love to connect with you! Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley (SFNV) is a not-for-profit association founded in 2020 that strengthens and promotes food system innovation, both within Switzerland and across the globe. Our diverse network of 150 Valley partners – from global companies, universities, innovation accelerators to government bodies, SMEs and startups – collaborate to address the most pressing challenges in food, agriculture and nutrition, and co-create innovative solutions that drive better …

Type: Media

Microfund that invests globally in the strongest founders shaping the way we produce, distribute, and consume food. Mudcake (formerly Trellis Road) is a microfund run by ex-founders dedicated to making the world a better place for the next generation. We invest in the strongest founders shaping the way we produce, distribute, and consume food. Our typical ticket is $200k-$800k in pre-seed and seed rounds globally. So far, our portfolio includes 25+ startups on 4 continents. Foodtech, Agritech, and Impact Investing

Type: Incubators & VCs

fenaco is an agricultural cooperative based on a concept dating back more 100 years. It is owned by 145 LANDI and their 41 000-plus members, including some 23 000 working Swiss farmers. As a marketing partner of farmers, fenaco ensures that valuable Swiss foodstuffs reach the customers – from fruit, vegetables, potatoes and grain through to meat and beverages. As a supplier, fenaco offers a wide range of products and services required for a sustainable, efficient and market-orientated agricultural sector. The most well-known fenaco brands include the drinks producer RAMSEIER Suisse, meat processor Ernst Sutter, retailers Volg and LANDI, fertilizer …

Type: SMB Activities: foodtech agritech Technologies: Decarbonization

Like and Subscribe YouTube is a team-oriented, creative workplace where every single employee has a voice in the choices we make and the features we implement. We work together in small teams to design, develop, and roll out key features and products in very short time frames. Which means something you write today could be seen by millions of viewers tomorrow. And even though we’re a part of Google and enjoy all of the corporate perks, it still feels like you’re working at a startup. YouTube is headquartered in San Bruno, California, 12 miles south of San Francisco. We also …

Type: Large company Activities: it services

The United Nations World Food Programme is the 2020 Nobel Peace Prize Laureate. We are the world’s largest humanitarian organization, saving lives in emergencies and using food assistance to build a pathway to peace, stability and prosperity for people recovering from conflict, disasters and the impact of climate change. Humanitarian, International Relations, International Affairs, Nutrition, Programme & Policy, Logistics, Supply Chain, Emergency Response, Emergency Preparedness, International Development, Social Protection, Food Security, Emergency Relief, and Aviation

Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: foodtech

Working for a sustainable world and secure #FutureofFood for all. Our actions are our future. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger. right to food, food security, comunications, emergency aid, research, international development, policy formulation, international conference, food systems, Innovation, Zero Hunger, End Poverty, and SDGs

Tags: H2020 Type: NGO, Think-tanks, Ed, & Culture Activities: foodtech

Cooking the Future of Food Founded in 2015 by the Strauss-Group as a part of the Israeli Innovation Authority incubators'​ program, The Kitchen is a seed investor and a FoodTech focused incubator. The Kitchen addresses global food challenges by harnessing Israel’s renowned innovation ecosystem. We strive to make the world’s food chain more productive, affordable, sustainable and healthy by investing in and nurturing cutting-edge technology startups. Some examples of our areas of interest are: improved agricultural processes, supply chain technologies, efficient food processing, sensors for food safety and quality, prolonged shelf life and reduction of food spoilage, smart packaging, ingredients …

Type: Incubators & VCs

Armonia is a family office with a mission to restore the health of the food system from the soil up. Armonia is a pioneer in the field of regenerative food and agriculture and has a diverse portfolio of purpose-driven investments dedicated to building a better food system. Since 2007, Armonia has seeded and invested in a number of sustainable funds, companies, and projects. Please visit our website for a list of organizations supported.

Type: SMB Activities: fintech Technologies: Decarbonization

Fueling pioneers, turning bold science into real world solutions. Fueling pioneers, turning bold science into real world solutions. A first check climate deep-tech VC focused on Programmable Biology (Synbio & TechBio), Food Technology and Green Industrials. Venture Capital, Startups, Entrepreneurship, Synthetic Biology, TechBio, Deeptech, ClimateTech, Green Industrials, and Food Tech

Type: Incubators & VCs

Nature is in crisis. Together we can save it. Passionate about nature, dedicated to saving it. Since we started on our mission in 1889, the threats to nature have continued to grow, but we've grown to meet them too. We’re now the largest nature conservation charity in the UK (although our work stretches far beyond that), consistently delivering successful conservation, forging powerful new partnerships with other organisations and inspiring others to stand up and give nature the home it deserves.

Type: Large company Activities: cleantech