Fi Europe Startup Challenge categories

For this year's Fi Europe Startup Challenge, startups will be able to compete in one of four categories.
In addition to the four categories, a Jury’s Choice award will be awarded for the Most Innovative Sustainable Solution to one of the finalists.

Entries for the 9th edition are open from 22 July to 6 September 2024.

Most Innovative Food or Beverage Ingredient  
This category covers ingredients or additives that improve taste, texture, appearance and/or nutritional value. 

Most Innovative Plant-based or Alternative Ingredient   
This category covers innovations related to food and beverage ingredients or additives specifically from a plant-based or alternative, non-animal source.  

Most Innovative Foodtech Solution
This category covers innovations related to food processing or bioprocessing technologies, solutions or services that have the potential to positively impact the F&B industry. 

Most Innovative Service or Digital Solution Supporting the F&B Industry  
This category covers innovations that support improvements in ingredients sourcing and production, food safety and quality, traceability, transparency, smart packaging, and/or supply chain management. 

 

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