Applications Invited for Nestle R&D Accelerator Startup Program

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About the Organization

Nestlé is the biggest food & beverage company in the world. The Accelerator program is powered by Nestlé R&D and provides full access to our infrastructure; the expertise of our scientists and engineers, who are skilled in all food science & technology areas; plus, coaching and mentorship. Program participants may also receive a co-development fund for each innovation idea that is successfully selected. During the program, entrepreneurs have a chance to connect with and be guided by leaders, potentially opening-up additional opportunities for the future.

About the Grant

At the heart of our mission lies a deep passion for unlocking entrepreneurial behaviors within individuals in the realm of food and beverage innovation. We are proud to be an equity-free R+D Accelerator, ensuring that startups can fully benefit from our support without any equity obligations. We provide valuable knowledge and experience, empowering them to explore, create, and thrive in the food and beverage industry.

The R+D Accelerator is an open-innovation program aimed at empowering entrepreneurs to bring food & beverage innovations to life. We invite any internal & external innovators who are passionate about food, to come together and work on disruptive ideas;

The R+D Accelerator program is powered by Nestlé R&D (Research & Development), with the aim of bringing together the latest scientific discoveries, advances in technology and consumer “needs and wants”. It is present globally to reach all consumers, but with a specific focus on certain product categories or geographies.

The R+D Accelerator enables the development of next-level solutions across the full range of Nestlé’s business categories and beyond. We want to bring pleasure, enhance quality of life, and contribute to a healthier future.

Active Challenges:

Women's Health Challenge:

Is your startup developing nutrition based solutions that help women stay physically and mentally fit during their adult life?

We are seeking to identify and bring to market innovative nutrition-based solutions that support women with their physical and mental health and well-being. This includes needs related to reproductive health, fertility, menstruation and hormonal changes as they transition into perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Additionally, the focus will be on conditions associated with these life stages, such as iron deficiency, joint pain, cardiovascular diseases and overall well-being, such as mood and sleep.

The Innovation Challenge winners will receive access to Nestlé's state-of-the-art infrastructure and unmatched science and technology expertise. Winners will also have the possibility to collaborate with one of Nestlé’s global R+D Accelerators to develop and strengthen their proposal.

What we are looking for:

• Strategic fit: We are looking for disruptive tech within our tech focus areas that are aligned with Nestlé R&D's strategic priorities.
• Innovation fit: We are looking for innovations that are legally protected with IP, or concepts that have high potential of becoming IP-protected in an IP and equity free environment.
• Culture fit: We are seeking startups that believe in unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
• Operation fit: Potential for scalability, we want to see you grow over time and surpass obstacles while placing food safety and quality at center of what you do.

Eligibility

If you are an entrepreneur with an innovative product or service, looking to enhance your entrepreneurial skills, we invite you to join our challenges. As long as you are over 18 years old, and your startup is set as legal entity, you are eligible to participate.

How to Apply

Final application until: January 31, 2025

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