Future Food Asia

🌏 Exciting News! Future Food Asia 2025 is set for May 21-22 in Singapore! This year's theme, "Where Innovation Meets Growth," will explore how breakthrough solutions can drive sustainable progress, with a focus on how diverse funding can accelerate innovation. 🔥 What to expect: Candid conversations separating the wheat from the chaff. 300+ changemakers across APAC: investors, corporates, innovators & experts. A curated selection of startups, including two exciting new categories: 📌 Gateway to Asia: Global startups with a strong value prop for the region. 📌 Carbon Solutions: Innovations advancing carbon reduction in agrifood. 🎟️ Early-bird tickets are available until Feb 28, 2025 – save up to 40%! Secure yours now at https://lnkd.in/e4mdG5Bk Join us for meaningful insights and connections that matter! #FutureFoodAsia #Agrifoodtech #SustainableInnovation #CarbonReduction

🌱 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡: The Future Food Asia Awards 2025 Are Here! 🚀 The 9th edition of Asia’s premier agrifoodtech startup competition is live! 🌏 This year, we’re taking it up a notch by focusing on growth opportunities that truly matter in today’s dynamic global economy. 💡 Why is Future Food Asia different? This isn’t just another pitch competition. Future Food Asia is where vision meets action. 𝐖𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐛𝐥𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬, 𝐚 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 — 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐕𝐂 𝐟𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐒𝐖𝐅𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐏𝐬 — 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐫-𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝. Here’s what sets us apart: ✅ 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡, 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭: For the first time, we’re opening doors to startups beyond the Asia-Pacific with innovations that can transform the region. ✅ 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬: Dedicated application categories for solutions tackling carbon challenges in agrifood. ✅ 𝐔𝐒$100𝐊 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞: And a stage like no other. Our ten finalists will pitch in Singapore this May, competing for a game-changing USD 100,000. We invest in the winner and support them throughout their journey. 🚀 Are you ready to grow with us? Applications are open until 1st April 2025. If you’re building the next big thing in agrifoodtech, this is your chance to shine: Apply now - https://lnkd.in/eiYzDWMc Let’s redefine what’s possible in agrifood. 🌍 More news to come so stay tuned. #FutureFoodAsia #AgriTech #FoodTech #ClimateTech #InnovationMeetsGrowth #Sustainability #Startups

🤔Biochar: Boring But Brilliant?💡 Who would have thought a triple B rating could be so exciting? Meet biochar—the unsung hero of carbon reduction. If you're on the lookout for solutions that can tackle at least half a gigaton of carbon emissions annually, this is one to watch. Read our last newsletter at https://lnkd.in/eHsvmtcT Can't see your startup on our mapping? Just email us at ffaa@idcapital.com.sg Biochar Network New Zealand (BNNZ) Biochar Innovations Pte. Ltd, Singapore Biochar Life Biochar Byte AgTech Pvt Ltd Australia New Zealand Biochar Industry Group (ANZBIG) Vedic Biochar IBBN - India Biochar and Bioresources Network Varaha MASH Makes Takachar NetZero Applied Carbon WasteX Wavemaker Impact Microsoft Climate Fund CMA CGM L'Oréal XPRIZE

🌱🚀 Exciting news from the agricultural innovation! 🏆 Qarbotech clinches the Future Food Asia Award with their groundbreaking solution! 🌿 Based in #Malaysia, Qarbotech has cracked something big with their patented photosynthesis enhancement nanotechnology. 🌟 This innovative approach boosts crop productivity by up to 60% by optimizing photosynthetic efficiency and shortening growth cycles.  Their on-plant or in-soil solution is a game-changer for farmers of all sizes, offering a significant yield increase while utilizing biocompatible organic compounds mimicking chlorophyll properties. 🌾 "Qarbotech has stood out among a stellar group of finalists with their photosynthesis enhancer product," says Isabelle DECITRE. 💬 Their use of organic carbon quantum dots, applied through easy-to-use spraying methods, ensures scalability and widespread adoption.” 🌍 And the results speak for themselves - substantial yield and nutritional enhancements observed in rice and vegetable crops. 👩🌾 Let's join the FFA jury Poh Li Goh and Jing Yu from Cargill, Colin Lim from A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Anup Jagwani and Zaklina Marta Bogdanic from IFC - International Finance Corporation joining ID Capital Pte founder Isabelle DECITRE to give a round of applause to Qarbotech's co-founder Chor Chee Hoe and Dr. Suraya Abdul Rashid for their commitment to driving impactful change in agriculture. #AgriculturalInnovation #FFAAwardWinner #Qarbotech #CropProductivityBoost

🌱🚀 Exciting news from the agricultural innovation! 🏆 Qarbotech clinches the Future Food Asia Award with their groundbreaking solution! 🌿 Based in #Malaysia, Qarbotech has cracked something big with their patented photosynthesis enhancement nanotechnology. 🌟 This innovative approach boosts crop productivity by up to 60% by optimizing photosynthetic efficiency and shortening growth cycles.  Their on-plant or in-soil solution is a game-changer for farmers of all sizes, offering a significant yield increase while utilizing biocompatible organic compounds mimicking chlorophyll properties. 🌾 "Qarbotech has stood out among a stellar group of finalists with their photosynthesis enhancer product," says Isabelle DECITRE. 💬 Their use of organic carbon quantum dots, applied through easy-to-use spraying methods, ensures scalability and widespread adoption.” 🌍 And the results speak for themselves - substantial yield and nutritional enhancements observed in rice and vegetable crops. 👩🌾 Let's join the FFA jury Poh Li Goh and Jing Yu from Cargill, Colin Lim from A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Anup Jagwani and Zaklina Marta Bogdanic from IFC - International Finance Corporation joining ID Capital Pte founder Isabelle DECITRE to give a round of applause to Qarbotech's co-founder Chor Chee Hoe and Dr. Suraya Abdul Rashid for their commitment to driving impactful change in agriculture. #AgriculturalInnovation #FFAAwardWinner #Qarbotech #CropProductivityBoost

Wow, what a kickoff to the Future Food Asia 24 conference! 🚀 You can just feel the buzz when the room is alive with excitement. Loved seeing so many familiar faces and the chats that followed—and you were asking for more days like this! 🙌 Now, it's time to unwind with a good drink and keep those conversations going. A huge shoutout to all our speakers for making today unforgettable. See you tomorrow! Thanks to Shakuntala Thilsted, Eun-Ju Sohn, Dominic Jeong, PhD, Sina Albanese, David Cameron-Smith, Anneline Padayachee [PhD], Poh Li Goh, Heng Luo, Deepa Hingorani, Amit Kunal, Alex Tan, Othman BEN ABBES, Amos Palfreyman, Wei Chen, Bhagyesh Dash, Kelvin Chiu, Tara Shyam for making that day special. Special thanks to our partners Cargill A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Roquette, Bühler Group, IFC - International Finance Corporation and FFA Jury Jing Yu, Colin Lim, Anup Jagwani, Zaklina Marta Bogdanic for making that day special. #TheGreatReshuffle #Agtech #foodtech #sustainability

🚨 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 30-𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬. 𝐁𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠. How does it reflect on the budding bioeconomy sector, in China and beyond? Come to get your daily dose of optimism at Future Food Asia 24. We'll about this hot topic through the lenses of Yin Chen from Continental Grain Company Asia, Prof Yong Tao from Microcyto微元合成 and Chinese Academy of Sciences and Jeff Pei from Adorvia Biotechnology, along with Wilfred Feng from Dentons Builders are still building 💪🏼 📅 16 May at the Future Food Asia Conference 📍 Orchard Hotel, Singapore 💬 Last day to register to join us - https://lnkd.in/eJHSejMJ With the support of our partners Cargill, A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, IFC - International Finance Corporation, Bühler Group, Roquette and media partners FoodNavigator TheDairyNews Global Asia Food & Beverages Report VCearth #FFA24 #TheGreatReshuffle #Innovation #Bioeconomy #Sustainability #VentureCapital #InvestmentTrends #ClimateAction #foodtech

Excitement is building as we are only one week away from kicking off Future Food Asia 2024! Here is what returning delegates said about last year: 🎯 “The wealth of learning and the quality of the participants are first-rate.” 😂 “A big thank you for pushing me a bit to get out of my comfort zone.” 📈 “I don’t know how you do it, but it keeps getting better every year.” Well, WE know, Vandana Mathur-Dhaul, Bingyu Zhuo, Saket Jhajharia, PhD, Katy Su, Isabelle DECITRE, Steven Zhang, Daiting(Tristan) Lu, Saraphine Pang 😉😉😉 🌟 “Once again, FFA 2023 was more than just a conference.” We have a couple of surprises for you at the conference. Want to take a bet on who the Winner of the Cargill Award for the Nutrition of Tomorrow will be? Just message us at ffaa@idcapital.com.sg Want to join our community? https://lnkd.in/eJHSejMJ

🎉 The networking app for Future Food Asia 2024 is now LIVE! 🚀 Connect with fellow attendees, schedule meetings, and make the most out of your conference experience. Download now and start networking! Link to agenda - https://lnkd.in/eJHSejMJ #foodtech #agtech #venturecapital #innovation #sustainability #TheGreatReshuffle

🌍 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐩 🌱 Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the challenges and opportunities within the agritech investment landscape. As we see the most advanced agritech startups thrive in the West, the question arises: Are current venture funding models, which expect exponential growth through scalable technologies, truly effective everywhere? ** Key Discussion Points: - The struggle to scale in fragmented agricultural sectors like those in Asia, where inadequate infrastructure and small landholdings prevail. - Funding adequacies in agritech against the needs of the agricultural community, which plays a crucial role in climate mitigation and as a carbon sink. - The potential roles of non-VC players, including public sectors, multilaterals, and development banks. Will their involvement complement private investments, or could it potentially distort the market? ** We Will Explore how the funding model should adapt to embrace long-term, non-financial gains crucial for sustainable development, especially in regions like Asia and Africa. Chaired by Anup Jagwani from IFC - International Finance Corporation, with the contribution from B. Paul Santos from Wavemaker Partners, Ling Min Hoon from GenZero and Roslyn Chua from Bayer | Crop Science, this panel is a must for agritech investors, startup founders, and anyone interested in the intersections of agriculture, technology, and sustainability. Don't miss out on this opportunity to redefine the future of agritech funding for a more inclusive and sustainable world. 📅  16 May at the Future Food Asia Conference 📍 Orchard Hotel, Singapore 💬 Register to join us - https://lnkd.in/eJHSejMJ With the support of our partners Cargill, A*STAR - Agency for Science, Technology and Research, IFC - International Finance Corporation, Bühler Group, Roquette and media partners FoodNavigator TheDairyNews Global Asia Food & Beverages Report VCearth #FFA24 #TheGreatReshuffle #Innovation #Agritech #Sustainability #VentureCapital #InvestmentTrends #ClimateAction #Agriculture