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SUMMARY:SFNV Valley After Hours hosted by House of Lab Science
DESCRIPTION:Join this Valley After Hours for the Grand Opening of House of Lab Science in The Valley! \nThe wait is over! On April 10th from 5:00 PM\, House of Lab Science officially opens its doors in The Valley Kemptthal—and you’re invited! \nExperience your ideal R&D lab space\, connect with incredible companies and discover exciting collaboration opportunities at this vibrant innovation hub. \nREGISTER HERE \nAGENDA \n\n\n17:00 – 17:30 – Doors Open \n\n\n\n\n17:30 – 17:40 – Welcome Note – Oana Monica Vrabie\, Co-founder House of Lab Science \nIntroduction to the new location at The Valley Kemptthal. Vision and mission of House of Lab Science. Importance of innovation ecosystems in biotech and food tech. \n\n\n\n\n17:45 – 18:15 – Panel Discussion: How to build the Next Global Biotech/Foodtech Champion \nDiscussion on Topics: Scaling innovations from lab to global markets. Securing funding and investment for growth. Building strategic partnerships and collaborations \n\n\n\nChristina Senn-Jakobsen\,CEO @ SFNV\nAlexandre Bastos\, Head of Ventures @ Givaudan\nPascal Bieri\, Co-founder @ Planted\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n18:15 – 18:30 – Ending Remarks\, Christian Hugo Hoffmann\, CEO @ HLS \n\n\n\n\n18:30 – 20:30 Lab Tours & Apero Riche \n\n\n  \nThe House of Lab Science is expanding\, bringing the innovative Lab as a Service concept to Kemptthal. The  state-of-the-art bio lab spaces are designed for Startups seeking flexibility\, efficiency\, and innovation\, not only reduces operational costs but also accelerating time-to-market for groundbreaking technologies. \nBe part of this milestone event! Connect with industry leaders\, explore the new space\, and discover how House of Lab Science can support your growth. \nREGISTER HERE \n  \nValley 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. Do you want to host the next Valley After Hours? Reach out to events@sfnv.ch
URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/sfnv-valley-after-hours-hosted-by-house-of-lab-science/
LOCATION:House of Lab Science\, The Valley\, Kemptpark 2\,\, Kemptthall\, 8310\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Co-hosted event,SFNV event,Valley partners only
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250513T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20250513T200000
DTSTAMP:20260517T045741
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SUMMARY:SFNV Valley After Hours hosted by COSAIC (formerly Cultivated Biosciences)
DESCRIPTION: Join this Valley After Hours at the Horgen Innovation Labs hosted by COSAIC (formerly Cultivated Biosciences) as part of the official Side Event for Hack Summit. \nGet ready to dive into the future of food at Cultivated’s brand-new laboratory space. Hosted by the scientific team\, this event is your chance to explore the innovative world of Cultivated Biosciences. \n🚀 – Interactive Discussion Sessions – Exchange ideas with fellow innovators and Valley Partners \n🔬 – Lab Tour(s)– Get an insider’s look at our latest prototyping and experience our emulsion \n🥂 – Lively Networking – Connect with industry peers over drinks & bitesBe part of this exciting event where you can discover Cultivated’s innovations connect with  with industry leaders\, explore the new space\, and discover how House of Lab Science can support your growth. \nREGISTER HERE to confirm your attendance \n  \n  \n\nValley 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. Do you want to host the next Valley After Hours? Reach out to events@sfnv.ch
URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/sfnv-valley-after-hours-hosted-by-cultivated-biosciences/
LOCATION:Horgen Labs Innovation Campus\, Bachtobelstrasse 5\, Horgen\, Zurich\, 8810\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Co-hosted event,SFNV event,Valley partners only
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ORGANIZER;CN="Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley":MAILTO:events@sfnv.ch
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251115T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251119T180000
DTSTAMP:20260517T045741
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SUMMARY:Igeho 2025: A leading Swiss platform for hospitality innovation
DESCRIPTION:Igeho is Switzerland’s premier international trade show for the hotel\, catering\, food service\, and hospitality industries. Serving as a dynamic live marketing platform\, Igeho provides delegates with a comprehensive overview of market trends\, valuable networking opportunities to foster new business connections\, and insights into the latest innovations shaping the future of hospitality. \nCalling all Startups! Become an Igeho Rising Star 🌟\nSFNV has teamed up with Igeho\, Switzerland”s largest and premier international trade show for the hotel\, catering\, food service\, and hospitality industries to host a Food Innovation Tech area and support the Igeho Rising Star Award. \nThe Igeho Rising Star competition gives fifteen (15) Startups  a free exhibit both to showcase their products and solutions over 5 days at the largest industry platform (tradeshow) in Switzerland. Making contacts with investors\, sponsors and some of the biggest players in the Swiss retail market. \nSuccessful Startups will:  \n\nReceive a free booth and exhibition space in the Food Innovation Tech area\nPitch to compete in the public vote and be considered for the finals of the Rising Star Award\n\nA public vote will then determine which five startups can go on to pitch their businesses to a jury of industry leaders. \nThe 5 finalists will present their startups in an exciting elevator pitch. A professional jury of industry leaders will award the winner\, who will not only receive a cash prize money but also enjoy heightened media exposure and exclusive additional benefits. \nWho can apply?  \nWe’re looking for startups with innovative ideas in foodtech that can help shape the future of the hospitality and food service sectors. Partner with us and our network to showcase your groundbreaking solutions and drive a more future-focused food system!  \nWhy you we’d love you to join us \n\nConnect with colleagues from across the entire Swiss supply chain and a global audience of industry professionals and decision-makers. \nShowcase your innovation\, gather valuable feedback\, and develop partnerships to accelerate your growth. \nGain insight into emerging trends and stay ahead in a competitive market. \nGet featured in the Igeho’s media coverage and share your story with our media partners \n\nSUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION & IMPORTANT DEADLINES \n\nAbout Igeho\nIgeho is considered the most important international industry platform for hotels\, catering\, take-away and care in Switzerland. As a live marketing platform\, Igeho offers the hospitality industry a comprehensive overview of the market\, interesting networking opportunities and new inspiration on all aspects of hospitality. The first edition of Igeho took place in November 1965 in Basel – at that time still under the name “Internationale Fachmesse für Gemeinschaftsverpflegung”. Since its inception\, the trade fair has been held biennially in Basel\, with the exception of 2021 due to the Covid pandemic. Communal catering continues to play an important role\, but the hotel\, restaurant and take-away sectors were also added over the years. Today\, Igeho is the largest meeting place for the hospitality industry in Switzerland.
URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/igeho-2025-a-leading-swiss-platform-for-hospitality-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Co-hosted event,Ecosystem event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251118T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20251118T170000
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SUMMARY:Igeho Rising Star Awards 2025
DESCRIPTION:Finale: Igeho Rising Star Award 2025\nAt the grand finale of the Igeho Rising Star Award 2025\, the five finalists will showcase their groundbreaking innovations to the audience before facing questions from the expert jury. \nLaunched in 2023\, the Igeho Rising Star Award celebrates and supports founders and start-ups in the hospitality sector. Now in its second edition\, five pioneering start-ups – Catchfree\, Circunis\, Foodflows\, GoNina\, and Yumame Foods — have reached the final round. One of them will be crowned the winner and receive the prestigious award along with prize money. \nThe jury includes industry leaders and experts such as Pascal Bieri (Planted Co-Founder)\, Prof. Dr. Claus-Heinrich Daub (FHNW)\, Marina Helm Romaneschi (Swiss Food Research)\, Christine Schäfer (Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute)\, Rebecca Clopath (Alpine Chef)\, and Christian Gerber (ZFV Group). \nWe look forward to seeing you there! \nMore information can be found on the Igeho website in German and French.
URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/igeho-rising-star-awards-2025-the-final-pitch/
LOCATION:Messe Basel\, Messeplatz 10\, Basel\, 4058\, Switzerland
CATEGORIES:Co-hosted event
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251124T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251124T153000
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SUMMARY:Navigating in the Food and Feed Regulatory Jungle
DESCRIPTION:This webinar organized by the Finnish Food ecosystem program Valio Food 2.0 in collaboration with Medfiles\, BioSafe and Sweco Finland is your chance to learn how to effectively navigate in the EU food and feed regulatory landscape. \nNumerous food and feed regulations impact food business operators in the area. When developing new sustainable food and feed ingredients\, companies—from startups to international food and feed enterprises—must understand the regulatory landscape and its requirements. In this webinar\, experienced experts from consulting firms will share their insights on various topics. Additionally\, we will hear a practical case example of a novel food application process from the applicant.
URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/navigating-in-the-food-and-feed-regulatory-jungle/
CATEGORIES:Co-hosted event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Finland Valio Food 2.0 Ecosystem":MAILTO:veera.virtanen@valio.fi
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Zurich:20260324T140000
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SUMMARY:Meet Innosuisse
DESCRIPTION:You are an entrepreneur\, part of an SME or a research organisation and would like to better navigate the landscape of the Swiss Innovation Agency Innosuisse? Join our introduction webinar on Innosuisse and the opportunities they provide in this compact\, 1-hour webinar. \nWho’s leading it? The sessions are co-hosted by Innosuisse and SFNV \nWho should join? Valley Partners\, either from startups\, SME’s or research organisations curious about Innosuisse \nKind regards\,\nThe Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley Team
URL:https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/event-listing/meet-innosuisse/
CATEGORIES:Co-hosted event,Valley partners only
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