Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Investing in the Valley: Meet the Swiss FoodTech Startups – For Investors
2024-06-12 14:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Zurich) | Impact Hub Lausanne, Beaulieu Circulaire, Av. Bergières 10, Lausanne, 1004, Switzerland
Com CiSwiss Food & Nutrition Valley’s (SFNV) “Investing in the Valley” is an official side event of the Hack Summit. This year will be its first edition and the goal is to introduce investors to Swiss FoodTech startups.
REGISTER
​“Investing in the Valley” is for Investors that want to get inspired, network and meet Swiss FoodTech startups that are open for investments.
​Agenda
​14:30-15:00 Meet & greet coffee, discover startups at their booths
​15:00-15:30 Fireside chat: Investing in Swiss FoodTech
​15:30-16:30 Meet the Swiss FoodTech startups (pitches & demos):

​ALLSUPPS: Game changing supplements
​Actidot: Swiss recovery drink
​Luya: Plant-based meat from fermented okara
​KONOÏ: Nutritious products from hemp
​Nuuro: Personal AI nutritionist
​Sallea: Edible scaffolds for cultivated meat
​Emotion Food Company: Tools for people suffering from chewing disorders
​Voltiris: Solar modules for greenhouses
​Gamaya: Digital agronomy solutions
​ProSeed: Raw materials from upcycled by-products
​Kidemis: Sustainable alternative to fishmeal and fish oil
​Verto: Transparent marketplace for commodity products

​16:30-17:30 Apéro & networking
​17:30 Event ends
Don’t miss our quarterly updates of Valley startups seeking investment to scale their innovative solutions by registering here.

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Imagining the Packaging of the Future: Sustainable Solutions Unwrapped 1.0
2024-06-11 09:30 - 15:00 | BERNEXPO AG, Mingerstrasse 6, Bern, Bern, 3000, Switzerland
The Valley’s State of Play events bring together the Swiss food innovation ecosystem to explore the opportunities related to key Impact Platform topics. This time, together with Valley partners Nestlé and Tetra Pak, we’ll be taking a deep dive into the world of sustainable materials for packaging.
The issue
Since 2015, the global population has increased by 10%, while the global economy has consumed 70% more materials than what the planet can replenish. As little as 8.6% of materials abstracted are currently repurposed. A shift from the current model – “take-make-waste” – to a circular economy is needed to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, waste and pollution.
The opportunity
Sustainable packaging is a multifaceted opportunity for a more sustainable food system with various environmental, social, and economic dimensions. It involves knowledge sharing and collaboration among different stakeholders, including manufacturers, retailers, consumers, and policymakers, to work towards reducing the overall environmental impact of packaging materials and processes.
Why you should join us
This event will take a deep dive into the world of sustainable materials for packaging, exploring current innovations in alternatives to wood fibres for paper substrates and high-performing bio-based polymers, enabling knowledge sharing and networking, and identifying the most promising business opportunities and areas for collaboration between ecosystem actors. It will also bring together leading Swiss and EU experts and Swiss and international startups who will pitch during the event.

The Agenda
09:30 Coffee & Networking
10:00 Welcome & Desired OutcomesFood packaging, planetary boundaries and Switzerland’s roleChristina Senn-Jakobsen, CEO – Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
10:10 State of Play of Sustainable Packaging Trends & Challenges, Q&AFelix Grünewald, Partner, McKinsey
10:50 Overview of Research & Innovation in Packaging & Sustainable Materials; Q&A
Alternative Fibres
Nanocellulose from residual biomass for food packaging applicationDr. Gilberto Siqueira, Research Scientist, Empa
Alternative high-performing bio-based polymers
Side streams of agri-food Industry as an alternative packaging materialProf. Dr. Selçuk Yildirim, ZHAW School of Life Sciences and Facility Management, Centre for Food Production and Packaging
11:20 Break: Coffee to go
11:30 The EU Policy & Regulatory Context: the “Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation” : what implications?; Q&AHazel O’Keeffe, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP
12:10 Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley Partners: “Sustainable Packaging: the way ahead”Ingemar Jacobsson, Director Material Solutions, Development & Technology, Tetra PakRob Hoitink, R&D Packaging Lead, Nestlé
12:30 Lunch & poster session for startups & academic innovation
13:30 Focus on solutions – Introduction
Christina Senn-Jakobsen, CEO, Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
13:35 “Modification of Polymers for High Performance Sustainable Plastics Solutions” (10’)
Prof. Holger Frauenrath, Laboratory of Macromolecular and Organic Materials (LMOM), Institute of Materials (IMX) at EPFL
13:45 “Recent advances in R&D&I to further drive the implementations toward a bioeconomy”
Prof. Tomas Anderson, Head of Key Accounts, RISE
13:55 Q&A
14:05 Pitches from start-ups
14:40 Interactive session
15:00 Open mic discussion from all groups
15:15 Final remarks, lessons learnt & next steps
Ingemar Jacobsson, Director Material Solutions, Development & Technology, Tetra Pak
Rob Hoitink, R&D Packaging Lead, Nestlé
Christina Senn-Jakobsen, CEO – Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
15:30 End
With support from : Bern Economic Development Agency
GETTING THERE:
BERNEXPO, Entrance A
See general map of the venue and more specific details to access Entrance A and Parking
For those arriving by car : parking rates are: first hour CHF 4.00, CHF 2.00 per additional 30 minutes. daily maximum for 24 hours CHF 38.00
For those arriving by train/tramt the nearest station is Wankdorf Center (3 min walk)

Meet the Valley
2024-05-23 16:30 - 17:30, 2024-04-16 09:00 - 10:00, 2024-03-21 17:00 - 18:00, 2024-02-20 08:30 - 09:30 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

SFNV General Assembly
2024-05-17 13:00 - 18:00 | sitem-insel, 3 Freiburgstrasse, Bern, 3010
What
Our annual General Assembly is open to SFNV partners only and focuses on our organisation’s strategy, the year ahead, successes and reflections. The event agenda is provisional and could be subject to change in line with this framework.

Useful details

When: Friday 17th of May from 13:00 to 18:00.
Where: Felix Frey Auditorium E0.211, sitem-insel, 3 Freiburgstrasse, 3010 Bern

Program

13:00-13:30: Registration, Startup Exhibition, Coffee
13:30-17:00: General Assembly
17:00-18:00: Networking, Startup Exhibition, Apéro

Exhibiting startups

Actidot
AllSupps
Future Food Solutions
Nuuro
sallea
SanvitaFood
Steasy
True Foods
Vege’Tables
Yumame

Agenda
13:30 Welcome & Opening Words Martin Vetterli, President, SFNV13:45 Welcome by the host: Dr. Sebastian Friess, President, Bern Economic Development Agency13:50 Consent AgendaApproval of: 1)Minutes of General Assembly 2023 2)Financial Report 2023 3)Budget 2025 4)Election of Internal & External Auditors 5) Voting in our new President 14:30 Impact Report 2023, 2024 Updates & 2025 OutlookChristina Senn-Jakobsen, Managing Director & SFNV TeamQ&A – Word from the Partners15:00 Coffee Break & Startup Exhibition15:30 Mountain Climber Award voting and distribution15:45 Keynotes & Panel: AI in the Future-proof food systemsDominique Mégret, CEO EcorobotixPaolo Scarabelli, Automation & Digital-Innovation, Capability & Partnership Director Tetra PakMarcel Salathé, Professor EPFL, Co-Director EPFL AI Center16:45 Future outlook & Closing words17.00 Valley Networking, Startup Exhibition & Apéro

Register (one ticket per partner)

View documents (available now)

If you have any points to add to the agenda, please email info@sfnv.ch
We will send you a final version of the agenda together with pre-read material one week prior to the General Assembly.

SFNV Impact Forum: Food Systems 4.0
2024-04-15 12:30 - 13:30 | Online event
SFNV Impact Forums are one-hour online seminars featuring Swiss and international experts that delve into the topics behind our Impact Platforms.
Why attend?
In just 60 minutes you’ll hear the latest insights from four expert speakers and then share knowledge and explore synergies with other attendees in our quick-fire Q&A session.
What?
Together, we’ll explore how artificial intelligence can impact productivity, efficiency and transparency at all stages of the food value chain and find out more about some exciting Swiss and international innovations in this space.
Who?
The session will be led by Dr Marta Antonelli, SFNV’s Head of Impact Platforms, a passionate advocate for food system sustainability. She’ll be joined by four exciting expert speakers from the Valley ecosystem:

Matthias Zwingli, CEO & Founder, Connect AI
Matthias Graeber, Head of Data Science, Bühler
Mateja Kramar, Swiss Red Teaming Manager, Agri-Food Sustainability Expert, ETH AI Center
Christopher Keim, Head of Process Automation, Food Brewer
Patrick Albrecht, Co-Founder & CEO, Fruitful AI

Would you like to join us?
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 851 7619 1694Passcode: [REDACTED]
Can’t make it this time? We’ll be organising Impact Forums throughout 2024. Keep an eye on the Valley event calendar and LinkedIn or tell us about the topics you’re interested in and we’ll be in touch as soon as the events are scheduled in!

Sustainable protein: driving impact at scale
2024-03-04 12:30 - 13:30 | Online event
SFNV Impact Forums are one-hour online seminars featuring Swiss and international experts that delve into the topics behind our Impact Platforms.
Why attend?
In just 60 minutes you’ll hear the latest insights from four expert speakers and then share knowledge and explore synergies with other attendees in our quick-fire Q&A session.
What?
From production to consumption, we’ll delve into how policy interventions, collaboration and the latest innovations can help us tackle bottlenecks, respond to emerging consumer needs and ensure that we all have access to affordable and sustainable choices.
Who?
The session will be led by Dr Marta Antonelli, SFNV’s Head of Impact Platforms, a passionate advocate for food system sustainability. She’ll be joined by four exciting expert speakers from the Valley ecosystem:

Kesso Gabrielle van Zutphen-Küffer, Director of Science, Sight and Life
Dr. David Hunt, Research Support Manager, Good Food Institute
Petra Klassen Wigger, Global Senior Scientific Advisor R&D, Nestlé
Eliana Zamprogna, Founder and CEO, Yumame Foods AG

Would you like to join us?
Click the link below to join the Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86880077037?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 868 8007 7037
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Can’t make it this time? We’ll be organising Impact Forums throughout 2024. Keep an eye on the Valley event calendar and Linkedin or tell us about the topics you’re interested in and we’ll be in touch as soon as the events are scheduled in!

SFNV Communications Roundtable
2024-01-23 10:00
Communication is a key part of what we do here in the Valley. By sharing partners’ news and stories, we don’t only showcase what Switzerland has to offer as a scale-up nation. We’re also better positioned to spot and exploit synergies between our work and projects.
This year’s roundtable event will bring together all Valley communication leads to review what we achieved together in 2024, explore what worked well and what we could do differently in the year ahead.
10:00 Coffee and networking
10:30 Opening words and round of introductions | Christina Senn-Jakobsen, Managing Director, SFNV
10:40 Our plans for 2024 | Laura Robinson, Comms Lead, SFNV
10:55 Roundtable discussion | All particpants
11:20 Next steps
11:30 Pain ou chocolat? (optional opportunity to chat through common challenges and new ideas with fellow comms colleagues)
12:30 Networking lunch
This will be a hybrid event, with attendees choosing to attend in person in Lausanne or dial in via Zoom. All SFNV comms leads will receive an email invite with the venue and joining information. If you have any questions about the session, you can reach out to Laura, SFNV’s Comms lead at news@sfnv.ch.

Meet the Valley
2024-01-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 892 4584 7822
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

SFNV Valley After Hours co-hosted by COOS
2023-12-14 16:30 - 19:30 | Roots, Chem. de l'Ancienne Poste 4, Blûche, Crans-Montana , 3975, Switzerland
This time, The Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is going deeper into the valley. By embarking on a journey down the valley and up the mountain towards the picturesque heights of Crans-Montana, to be precise. We invite you to join us for an interactive and inspiring afterwork at Les Roches’ restaurant Roots in Blûche. This gathering is dedicated to the challenges we often face when implementing change, the opportunities that come with it and the collaborations that make it happen.
The event seeks to spark conversation, provide practical insights, and explore how we can create momentum for all stakeholders to be part of the change the industry needs together. This event is part of the « Le Pouvoir de l’assiette », also called « The Power of the Plate » project, run by our Valley partner COOS Change Agency, together with the Association des Communes de Crans-Montana. The goal of the project is to reduce our environmental impact related to food by creating a framework that includes collective actions, collaboration and communication.
Agenda:
16:30-16:45 – Arrival & registration
16:45-16:55 – Welcome drinks & opening speech
16:55-17:20 – Case 1: May Maéva, Co-founder and Managing Director at COOS Change Agency
17:20-17:45 – Case 2: Noélie Gabioud, Account Manager at Kitro
17:45-18:10 – Case 3: Thierry Lakermance, Executive Chef at Les Roches Crans-Montana
18:10-19:30 – Networking & apéro, farm-to-table experience with a curated selection of local and sustainably sourced food.

Meet the Valley
2023-12-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 836 8881 7885
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Partners' Quarterly Meet Up Q4
2023-12-05 14:00 - 15:30 | Online event
Save the date for SFNV Q4 Partners’ Quarterly online meeting. An event opportunity to advance member collaborations and exchange with SFNV team and partners. We facilitate this session to advance knowledge sharing across the food ecosystem and to spotlight the quarter that we have just had.
What’s Cooking in the Valley?
The answer to that question and more will be covered in the Partners’ Quarterly meeting. During the session, our partners will get to know more about what other ecosystem actors are working on, explore how they can offer support, and relevant industry news bulletins and find out what the SFNV core team is planning for the year.
Invitations for the fourth partners’ quarterly event of the year will be sent out to all partners directly so save the date!
Any questions? Email Maëlle on info@sfnv.ch
More information coming soon!
Your SFNV Team

Meet the Valley
2023-11-21 08:30 - 09:30 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 874 4954 5637
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Meet the Valley
2023-10-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a monthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 889 5214 6897
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Partners' Quarterly Meet Up Q3
2023-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online event
Save the date for SFNV Q3 Partners’ Quarterly online meeting. An event opportunity to advance member collaborations and exchange with SFNV team and partners. We facilitate this session to advance knowledge sharing across the food ecosystem and to spotlight the quarter that we have just had.
What’s Cooking in the Valley?
The answer to that question and more will be covered in Partners’ Quarterly meet ups. During the session, our partners will get to know more about what other ecosystem actors are working on, explore how they can offer support, relevant industry news bulletins and find out what the SFNV core team is planning for the year.
Invitations for the third partners quarterly event of the year will be sent out to all partners directly so save the date!
Any questions? Email Maëlle on info@sfnv.ch
More information coming soon!
Your SFNV Team

Meet Israeli Startups showcasing FoodTech trends & latest technologies
2023-09-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Impact Hub Lausanne, Beaulieu Circulaire, Av. Bergières 10, Lausanne, 1004, Switzerland
We invite SFNV partners to join us on 20th September in Lausanne, as Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Israel Economic and Trade Mission host a delegation of Israeli FoodTech startups showcasing the latest technologies. To view the catalogue of startups and companies click this link, and to schedule a meeting please make a request using this form. This lunch event will include presentations on FoodTech trends and the vibrant Israeli ecosystem for innovation in food, startup pitches with solutions spanning multiple facets of the industry, and networking opportunities with Swiss corporations, Israeli startups, investors and more.
This enriching experience will touch upon some of the most topical issues in the FoodTech sector, including alternative protein, fermentation, sustainable packaging and Food Systems 4.0. The event will host the Head of the Israeli National Program on Alternative Proteins and the Head of the FoodTech Division at the Israel Export Institute.
Agenda
10:00 Coffee & Arrivals
10.30 Opening remarks with special guests including representatives from the Israeli Economic and Trade Mission
Christina Senn – Jakobsen, Managing Director, Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
Raphaël Conz, Managing Director, Office for Economic Affairs and Innovation (SPEI), Canton of Vaud
Chamber of Commerce Switzerland-Israel
10:40 Presentation by Ms. Ronit Eshel, Head of the Israeli National Program for Alternative Proteins, Israel Innovation Authority, on call for proposal
10:50 Ms. Adi Teicher, Head of Foodtech at Israel Export Institute, presentation on development of FoodTech
10:55 Israel Startups Pitch
11:45 Summary
12:00 Lunch & Networking
12.30 Scheduled matchmaking sessions open during lunch interval
14:00 Close
We look forward to welcoming you to this event as we delve into the future of food! This event is by invitation only. Please contact the Valley team at events@sfnv.ch or the Israeli Economic and Trade Mission to Switzerland per email in order to be registered for the event.
We would like to inform you that pictures will be taken at the event. Please contact us if you wish not to be photographed, and you will be omitted from the event photography.

Meet the Valley
2023-09-15 09:00 - 10:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a bimonthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening bi-monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Meeting ID: 823 8595 7268
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

SFNV Valley After Hours co-hosted by Givaudan
2023-09-11 16:30 - 20:30 | Givaudan, Givaudan International AG, Kemptpark 50,, Kemptthal, Zurich, 8310, Switzerland
We have partnered with Givaudan for our next Valley After Hours on September 11th. This exclusive networking event will be a treat to your senses and includes demos, tastings and a sensorial experience plus a short onsite tour with a visit to fellow SFNV partners Planted and some power pitches from Valley partners including House of Lab Sciences, Farmers Connect & The Cultured Hub plus more.
Valley After Hours is curated by SFNV partners for SFNV partners to amplify networking and collaboration opportunities in an informal setting. Expect to meet a mix of SFNV partners, investors, industry experts, and a room full of curious minds from the Swiss food tech ecosystem.
When you get to Givaudan head to the Innovation Centre for registration. Here is a useful information guide.
Agenda
16:30 – 17:00 – Arrival & Registration
17:00 – 17:10 – Welcome & Opening
Christina Senn-Jakobsen, Managing Director, SFNV
Fabio Campanile, Head of Science & Technology, Taste & Wellbeing
Alexandre Bastos, Head of Open Innovation, Startups & Ventures, Taste & Wellbeing
17:10 – 17:30 – Keynote : Olivia Eudot, Flavorist – Givaudan
17:30 – 18:50 – ZIC Tour : The Wonders of Taste
18:50 – 19:30 – The Valley Tour : Inside planted, a walk by The Cultured Hub, The House of Labs
19:30 – 20:45 – Power Pitches, Apéro, Networking
This event is by invitation only. The guest list is now closed.
Suki – on behalf of your SFNV team

Meet the Valley
2023-08-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a bimonthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening bi-monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, here
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Meet the Valley
2023-06-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a bimonthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening bi-monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom, check your ticket for the link and tune in from the device of your choice
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Partners' Quarterly Meet Up Q2
2023-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 | Online event
Save the date for SFNV Q2 Partners’ Quarterly online meeting. An event opportunity to advance member collaborations and exchange with SFNV team and partners. We facilitate this session to advance knowledge sharing across the food ecosystem and to spotlight the quarter that we have just had.
What’s Cooking in the Valley?
The answer to that question and more will be covered in Partners’ Quarterly meet ups. During the session, our members will get to know more about what other ecosystem actors are working on, explore how they can offer support, relevant industry news bulletins and find out what the SFNV core team is planning for the year.
Invitations for the second partners’ quarterly event of the year will be sent out to all partners directly so save the date!
Any questions? Email Maëlle on info@sfnv.ch
More information coming soon!
Your SFNV Team

Meet the Valley
2023-05-23 08:30 - 09:30 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a bimonthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening bi-monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Sessions will be held via Zoom and you can tune in from the device of your choice
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

SFNV Wolfpack @ Hack Summit
2023-05-11 09:00 - 10:00 | Beaulieu Congress Center, Halle 36, Lausanne, Lausanne, 1004, Switzerland
Dear SFNV Valley Partners,
Are you going to the Hack Summit? If yes then join us for a “Wolfpack” power hour at Hack Summit. Meeting point is at the Hack Village, SFNV Booth F. SFNV partners asked to use the opportunity to meet as a group at events like these so that we can walk together as a pack, fast track impactful connections, align with who is on ground, exchange and visit exhibitors as a group. The aim is to maximise our time together and our respective missions during this hour.
Bring your SFNV “Wolfpack” energy & see you soon for a walk in the Valley at Hack Summit.
All SFNV Valley partners are welcome! Let us know if you will be coming and would like to join in.
Thank you,
Your SFNV Team

SFNV Innovation Enablers Roundtable
2023-03-28 10:30 - 12:00 | Kraftwerk, 25 Selnaustrasse, Zurich, 8001
A roundtable for SFNV Innovation enablers to see how we can drive food innovation across Switzerland & beyond with representatives from Businessin, Kickstart Innovation, Mass Challenge, Thought for Food, Founders Institute, Cluster Food & Nutrition, FoodHack, Swiss Food Research.
Followed by an optional lunch. An invitation only event.

Partners' Quarterly Meet Up Q1
2023-03-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Online event
Save the date for SFNV Q1 Partners’ Quarterly online meeting. An event opportunity to advance member collaborations and exchange with SFNV team and partners. We facilitate this session to advance knowledge sharing across the food ecosystem and to spotlight the quarter that we have just had.
What’s Cooking in the Valley?
The answer to that question and more will be covered in Partners’ Quarterly meet ups. During the session, our partners will get to know more about what other ecosystem actors are working on, explore how they can offer support, relevant industry news bulletins and find out what the SFNV core team is planning for the year.
Invitations for the first partners’ quarterly event of the year will be sent out to all partners directly so save the date!
Any questions? Email Maëlle on info@sfnv.ch
More information coming soon!
Your SFNV Team

Meet the Valley
2023-03-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Online event
“Meet The Valley” is a bimonthly virtual meet-up for anyone interested to find out more about Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley and the Swiss food ecosystem. You will get the chance to meet the SFNV team, tell us about your projects and ask us … anything! We recommend you choose to attend once at a time that fits your schedule and drop in by registration!
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is a nationwide initiative to develop, strengthen and promote food innovation in Switzerland and beyond. We address major challenges in food, agriculture, and nutrition by leveraging cutting-edge science and technology for a more sustainable future.
Why? You can get to know what the Valley does, why we exist, what we do and how we create value for our members. SFNV is all about collaboration! These sessions are also dedicated to answering YOUR questions. After a brief introduction the floor will be open to the participants for a Q&A, so come prepared!
Who? The sessions will be led by SFNV’s Managing Director – Christina Senn-Jakobsen, who is extremely passionate about food and innovation and is thrilled to meet you all.
When? “Meet the Valley” will be happening bi-monthly, so if you can’t make it in the upcoming months – simply click on the “select a date” button and find the session that fits your schedule best.
Where? Click here: Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 867 4239 4444
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Got more questions? Join us, meet the team behind the Valley, share ideas and discuss interesting Food Ecosystem related topics. The meet-ups are free.
We are looking forward to meeting you!
Your Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

How Space Tech Can Shape The Future of Farming
2023-01-31 13:00 - 17:00 | Impact Hub Lausanne, Beaulieu Circulaire, Av. Bergières 10, Lausanne, 1004, Switzerland
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley is co-hosting a workshop session with Space4Impact on How Space Tech can shape the Future of Farming. This workshop brings together space startups, corporations, academics, investors, and partners to learn more about innovative solutions in the agriculture and food industry.
You will gain insights from startups about how satellite data can provide real-time information on soil conditions, crops yield, water intake, and more. The workshop will be dedicated to knowledge exchange and provide opportunities to potentially collaborate and develop future projects.
Seats for this workshop are limited and SFNV Partners are required to pre-register for this event. We are offering Valley partners that work in this field a free seat, any interest can be communicated to the Space4Impact team whereby we can issue a promotional code. Additional seats as well as tickets for non-SFNV partners can be purchased for CHF 500 below.
13:00-13:45 Opening Session

Opening by Christina Senn-Jakobsen, Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley
Digitalisation of the Food Systems by Christian Schwab, EPFL
Presentation by Gaetan Petit, Space4Impact
Presentation by Raphaël Conz, Etat de Vaud

13:45-14:30 Roundtable Introduction
Introduction & exchange at roundtable
14:30-15:15 Coffee Break
Networking & presentation by Insolight
15:15-16:00 Pitch Session

Trade in Space
Aerospacelab
Aero41
GeoOptics Switzerland
OroraTech
3IPK
Space4Good

16:00-17:00 Apéro
Closing remarks by Felix Stähli, Impact Hub Lausanne
Networking session
