Smart Solutions 4 Agri-food (SS4AF) proudly announces the launch of the Smart Solutions 4 Agri-food Innovation Hub. This new initiative brings together leading companies to drive innovation in food processing, focusing on the crucial role of digitalization and automation in transforming food systems. With founding partners including QING Food Automation, Cargill, and Business Factory Food, the Innovation Hub is set to accelerate impactful solutions for a more sustainable and resilient global food system.
“Our Innovation Hub aims not only to strengthen innovation ecosystems in Europe but also to create global impact, particularly supporting the Global South in benefiting from the digital transformation taking place in food processing.” – Simon Maas, Chair of SS4AF
To mark this exciting milestone, SS4AF is once again partnering with the World Food Forum (an initiative of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations) to organize the Startup Innovation Award: Digital Innovation in Food Processing 2025. This award highlights cutting-edge startups that are revolutionizing food processing through digital and automated technologies.
Applications for the Startup Innovation Award are now open! Startups from around the world are invited to showcase their innovative solutions and compete for this prestigious award. Winners will gain international exposure, access to expert networks, and opportunities to connect with leading companies and investors.
For more information and to apply, please visit the full article here.
“Innovation in food processing is an underexposed topic, despite its significant impact on the quality and value of our food. The potential impact we can achieve in this field is enormous. Through this collaboration, we can not only raise global awareness of the need for innovation in food processing, but also showcase Europe as a leader, taking the initiative in this domain. Last year’s first edition provided us with worldwide visibility and valuable connections and networks across innovation, technology, and government sectors.” – Bram de Vrught, Managing Director QING Food Automation
Join us in shaping the future of food processing and making a real difference for global food security!
