Over the past several months, BioBoosters has supported emerging Agritech startups, providing them with mentorship, training, and valuable connections. This week’s events – Deal Day and the “Harvest or Die: The AgriTech Revolution” side event at Slush – offered the programme's startups an opportunity to showcase their innovations to key investors, partners, and industry experts.
Deal Day - A Pitching Event for Agritech's Brightest Innovators
On Tuesday Nov 19th, Deal Day brought together the startups from the BioBoosters programme and top investors actively engaged in the Agritech scene. The event allowed these early-stage companies to pitch their groundbreaking solutions directly to those who could help propel them to new heights.
"BioBoosters has played a crucial role in accelerating Agritech innovation and it was so wonderful to see how the startups have been developing their pitches," said Matti Härkönen, Partner, Innovestor. "We’re thrilled to support a program that aligns so closely with our mission and to witness the groundbreaking ideas coming to life here.”
The startup founders of the BioBooster programme have all been especially grateful for the connections built during the programme both with the corporations and other startups. The mentors have also been a great support throughout the journey.
You can get to know the startups of the 2024 cohort on the BioBoosters website.
Harvest or Die: The AgriTech Revolution – Networking event at Slush
On Wednesday Nov 20th, BioBoosters together with Valtra, AGCO Corporation and Innovestor hosted Harvest or Die: The AgriTech Revolution, a Slush side event that attracted agritech entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate leaders. The event featured expert speeches, and a panel discussion on the future of sustainable food production and its critical role in sustainable development.
Looking Ahead for the Next Accelerator Program
The BioBoosters accelerator programme continues to champion the future of agritech, supporting innovators who are making strides in sustainable agriculture. With this week’s events bringing the current cohort to a close, BioBoosters is already gearing up for the next round of ambitious startups ready to make their mark.
"The next call for the accelerator programme will open in early 2025 ," said Annimari Lehtomäki, Chief Specialist, Institute of Bioeconomy. "We are happy to invite new smart bioeconomy and agritech startups and early-stage growth companies to join us in cooperation.”
You can read more about the BioBoosters Accelerator Programme here.
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BioBoosters Accelerator programme is part of the #FinnishFutureFarm project, executed by Jamk University of Applied Sciences and Pohjoisen Keski-Suomen ammattiopisto /POKE Vocational College. The project is co-funded by the the European Union, via Keski-Suomen liitto/Regional Council of Central Finland. Project is also funded by Saarijärven kaupunki/Saarijärvi City, Valtra, Neste and AGCO Power.
