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The SPACE-F Batch 5 program has culminated with our Incubator Demo Day. This event showcases startups from the Incubator track, who have benefited from expert guidance and diverse experiences throughout the program. Now equipped and ready, they present their FoodTech innovations and achievements to an audience of 180 attendees, including investors, individuals passionate about the food industry, and undergraduate students from the Food Science & Technology program at Mahidol University International College (MUIC). At the event, 10 startups delivered captivating presentations, showcasing their groundbreaking innovations and food technologies. These presentations aimed to propel their businesses forward and create new opportunities for those in the food industry to develop a deeper understanding of the FoodTech Ecosystem. The event was honored by the presence of Dr. Krithpaka Boonfueng, Executive Director of the National Innovation Agency (Public Organization), and Assoc. Prof. Yodchanan Wongsawat, Ph.D., Vice President for Research Mahidol University.  Furthermore, the Demo Day provided a platform for SPACE-F alumni, Assistant Professor Metha Meetam, Ph.D., Founder & Chief Technology Officer , Advanced GreenFarm to share their inspiring success stories and experiences, offering invaluable insights to attendees. The 9 startups in the Incubator track and 1 startup in the accelerator track include: 1. Full Circle: Developer of Thailand's first reusable packaging solution to reduce single-use packaging. 2. Another Food: Coffee products made from plant cells using advanced plant cell cultivation technology. 3. Cantrak: Software for the food and agriculture industries, designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by tracking processes from cultivation to harvesting and production. 4. Nanozeree: Dietary supplements containing probiotics and prebiotics, developed with nano encapsulation technology. 5. Anuvi Food Sciences: Food ingredients derived from microorganisms in the ethanol industry, fermented into microprotein. 6. Algrow Biosciences: High-protein ingredients from algae, produced through clean and nutrient-rich extraction innovations. 7. 21 Flavour: Pet food products made using fermentation technology to enhance flavors and utilize agricultural by-products. 8. Beijing BangyaBangya Technology: Beverage products made from peanut sprouts that help prevent hangovers. 9. KronoLife: Anti-aging supplements and cosmetics targeting senescent cells for improved skin health. 10. SEATOBAG: Developer of microbial-based essential nutrients for aquaculture feed to enhance digestion and absorption in aquatic animals. Learn more about SPACE-F Project https://www.space-f.co/ #SPACEF

SPACE-F Batch 5 concluded in a extravagant Demo Day past week in Bangkok. We are grateful for the tremendous support of Innovate360 the entire SPACE-F Team for making the recent six months a stellar experience opening new opportunities and gateways to explore strong partnership opportunities and investor relations within the International and SEA Food-Tech landscape. It's been a true pleasure and let's keep pushing towards new heights utilizing Technology and Automation in order to reshape the future of Food and Hydration for Smart Facilities, the planet and us as the people. Thai Union Group PCL., Sean Mak, John Cheng , Yo Kunnasin, Thai Beverage PLC , Nestlé, Chris Aurand, PhD Jan Golder Wongsiri Montrikittiphant

#AFTEA2024 was and amazing platform to showcase SPACE-F startups at!. See you next year.

Thank you for the praise and the ingiths you provided during the SPACE-F program. We look forward to supporting you on your journey as an alumni of the program!

SPACE-F Batch 5 hosted a Speed Dating & Networking event to connect Thailand's leading FoodTech startups with investors. The event featured speed dating, where top startups in the program met with investors to explore partnerships and uncover new business opportunities. The event also featured a networking session fostered collaboration and knowledge exchange among participants, strengthening the SPACE-F community and building a robust FoodTech ecosystem. . Learn more about SPACE-F Project https://www.space-f.co/ #SPACEF

SPACE-F Batch 5 celebrated its Demo Day with impressive presentations from eight startups in the Accelerator program. These startups successfully conducted proof of concept trials with SPACE-F’s corporate partners, honed their skills and knowledge throughout the program, which were showcased to an audience of investors and industry enthusiasts. The Demo Day was honored by the presence of Mr. Tawat Suthasineenont, Director of Global Innovation, Thai Union Group PCL, and Mr. Victor Seah, Chairman and CEO of Nestlé Indochina. The event also featured Louis-Alban Batard-Dupre, CEO of Yindii, an alumni from the SPACE-F Batch 2, who shared his startup journey and offered valuable insights to attendees. Here are the 8 participating startups in Accelerator program: 1.N&E Innovations: Developed the world's first naturally synthesized antimicrobial disinfectant and food packaging made from food waste. 2.Biodefense led by BioShield: Introduced innovative solutions for food preservation. 3.UniFAHS: Presented PhagePrompt™, a phage solution combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in various food production stages. 4.Prefer: Showcased technology using fermentation to create coffee flavors from bread, soybeans, and barley. 5.Fattastic Technologies: Developed a platform for producing plant-based fats from vegetable oils. 6.MUI Robotics: Designed a platform for the food industry to enhance quality control, flavor analysis, and food safety. 7.Aquivio: Unveiled an innovative, customizable water dispenser allowing consumers to personalize their drinks. 8.Ingrediome: Leveraged photosynthetic precision fermentation to produce nature-identical animal proteins for recreating meat and seafood. Learn more about SPACE-F Project https://www.space-f.co/ #SPACEF

AFTEA 2024, Asia's largest agri-food technology exhibition, recently concluded, bringing together a diverse array of innovations, technologies, and solutions shaping the future of food and agriculture. SPACE-F Batch 5, a prominent startup accelerator and incubator program, showcased the ingenuity of 16 participating companies at AFTEA 2024. Several of these startups also competed in the Agri-Food Tech World Championship, a competition designed to identify and support promising food tech ventures. The competing startups demonstrated their innovative ideas, with an impressive 8 out of 10 teams advancing to the final round where they pitched their ventures to investors, securing valuable funding opportunities. We're incredibly proud of Simon Davis, Founder of SEADLING (an alumnus of SPACE-F Batch 4), who won the competition and received a $10,000 prize. Congratulations also to Assoc. Prof. Kitiya Vongkamjan, Founder & CEO of UniFAHS, for achieving 1st runner-up! Both entrepreneurs and their companies are part of the SPACE-F program. In addition to attending the exhibition, we organized several site visits for the participating startups. These included tours of Nestle Singapore, Innovate360 and Kerry Singapore. The startups also participated in product showcases and networking sessions with the Nestle team. Furthermore, they visited Kerry's Regional Technology and Innovation Center, where they had the opportunity to experiment with products and develop various formulas. Learn more about SPACE-F Project https://www.space-f.co/ #SPACEF

UniFAHS entered the fighting ring of innovation, trading punches with incredible start-ups in a high-stakes battle for the future of food and health! 🥊💥 From the semi-finals to the finals, we delivered every innovative strike to fight Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR), enhance food security, advance sustainable agriculture, and provide groundbreaking solutions for human, animal, and environmental health. 🌾🐾🌍 With the unwavering support of A2D Ventures, Asian Development Bank (ADB), and #InnoSpace (Thailand), and the enthusiastic cheers from Pine Venture Partners, elev8.vc and First Frontier Ventures (FFV), we proudly claimed the 1st Runner-Up title in this electrifying pitching battle! 🎖️🔥 A heartfelt thank you to the esteemed judges for their thoughtful insights and support, and to SPACE-F Innovate360 Constellar, and Google for creating an exceptional platform to showcase innovative ideas and empower changemakers. Shoutout to all the fierce innovators in the arena – every pitch was a knockout! Together, we’re champions for a sustainable future. 💪✨ Let’s keep fighting and transforming the world, one innovative punch at a time! 👊💚 #AgriFoodTechWorldChampionship #AgriFoodTech #InnovationBattle #AMR #Sustainability #ChampionsOfChange #AgriFoodTechExpoAsia2024 #SpaceFCohort5

🚀 The Race is on! Meet the start-ups shortlisted for the Agri-Food Innovation World Championship We’re thrilled to announce the shortlisted teams for the Agri-Food Innovation World Championship at #AFTEA2024! These brilliant minds are set to showcase groundbreaking solutions that will reshape the future of food and agriculture. Get ready to witness their journey and cheer on the innovations that promise a more sustainable, secure, and nutritious world. Join us from 19-21 Nov 2024 at AFTEA 2024 as the brightest minds in agri-food tech present solutions that will shape the future of food. 🌱💡 Grab your free visitor pass now: https://lnkd.in/eVPH7Q4E   Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to witness the next big breakthroughs!    Constellar Innovate360 David Lim Yuyuan Chen Sandra C. Sean Mak Rathi Mei Ling SriCU Innovation Hub Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) Haoshi Foundation Impact Circle MY Kök Projekt ProVeg Incubator Reactor School SPACE-F Sustainable Food Asia Co., Ltd. The Mills Fabrica #AFTEA2024 #AgriFoodTechExpoAsia #Exhibition #SIAW #SIAW2024 #SingaporeInternationalAgriFoodWeek #AgriFood #Innovation #AgriTech #SustainableFood #GlobalInnovation #Tech #Startup #Entreprenuership #TechForGood

Connect with Thailand's leading FoodTech startups at our Speed Dating event! Investors and corporations can meet innovators face-to-face and explore potential partnerships.  This is your chance to discover the next big opportunity in the food industry. Meet international FoodTech startups that are revolutionizing the food system. Don't miss this chance to connect with the innovators shaping the future of food. Date: Thursday, December 2nd, 2024 Time: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Location: Phenix Auditorium Hall and Common Space Area (Level G) ✅ Register now at https://lu.ma/db4nuy1a Learn more about SPACE-F Project https://www.space-f.co/ #SPACEF