Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

Partners' Quarterly Meet Up Q2
2023-06-13 10:30 - 12:00 (Europe/Zurich) | 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

InnoFood & co
2023-06-15 10:30 - 18:00 | BCF Arena, Chem. Saint-Léonard 5, Fribourg, 1700, Switzerland
InnoFood & co is back for a 2nd edition on 15 June 2023! Thanks to your loyalty and support, we are happy to be able to introduce you once again to both local and global initiatives and to seize the opportunities for innovation and collaboration that are available to you.
The societal and environmental challenges related to food are numerous and complex. They need to be tackled in a global way and require profound changes from all actors; academic, economic, political and society, hence the notion of “food systems”.
Everything is connected, and in order to find a sustainable and beneficial balance for all, it is necessary to conceive the future of our food all together. The canton of Fribourg is a pioneer in this field with its recent agri-food strategy, which advocates a systemic, collaborative and multidisciplinary approach to innovation.
CONNECT DISCOVER CO-CREATE
This 2nd edition is marked by the collaboration with Fribourg Ville du Goût. This is why we welcome you to the BCF Arena to offer you culinary experiences while discovering innovative themes through exciting workshops and presentations.
This year, Bruno Rossignol will do us the honour of being our keynote speaker. Bruno is the Director of Catering and Retail at EPFL and has implemented a revolutionary strategy on campus. He will share with us the behind-the-scenes story of this project during the first part of the event.
In the second part, renowned experts from academia, startups and industry will share their vision and perspectives on two main topics during parallel sessions: Technology for the entire food value chain and What will tomorrow’s plate look like? There will also be workshops that will appeal to all your senses and creativity!
As always, the emphasis will be on proximity and exchange, notably through networking opportunities throughout the day.
New this year: all lectures will be translated simultaneously into French and German!
We look forward to welcoming you to the 2nd edition of InnoFood & co!

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

GDI's 3rd International Food Innovation Conference
2023-06-21 09:00 - 17:00 | GDI Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute, Langhaldenstrasse 21, Rüschlikon, 8803, Switzerland
The Great Food Gridlock: It’s the Consumer, Stupid!

2000: That’s how many kilocalories a human needs to fill up their belly. Food is, therefore, a predatory market: Which products get the biggest stomach share? Currently, the wrong ones. The result: polluted soils, dying waters, painful livestock farming, food waste, hunger, diabetes, and obesity… We’ve heard it all.
But there are alternatives, from regenerative agriculture and sustainable production methods to alternative proteins and a circular economy to healthier food.​
Yet, consumers don’t seem interested, even though animal welfare, environmental protection and climate change are hot topics. Customers look at the price, and it seems too high to them. They are concerned about their health, and distrust innovations. They demand taste, and are not satisfied.
How do we get out of the dilemma between price, health and sustainability? The International Food Innovation Conference is dedicated to the question of how the food system can be sustainably reformed along its entire value chain, from production to final consumption. In its third edition, the focus is on consumers. Representatives of startups and industry leaders will discuss with scientists and thought leaders questions such as:

What does it take for novel food to be accepted?
Do consumers need to be seduced and educated?
Can suppliers survive with better food at lower prices?
Will healthy diets become the luxury of the future?
How do we solve the standoff in the game of responsibility between producers, industry, trade, consumers, politics, authorities and regulators?
Who will be the game changer, a “Tesla of the food industry”?

The International Food Innovation Conference will be held in German and English (with simultaneous translation).

Innovation Booster Project Day
2023-07-05 13:30 - 17:30 | INNOArchitects AG, 31 Gurtenbrauerei, Köniz, 3084, Switzerland
The Innovation Booster Program powered by Innosuisse started in 2021 as a funding instrument for science-based and sustainable radical innovation. Great ideas with disruptive potential have been submitted and developed since then.
On the upcoming Project Day, the innovation boosters Energy Living Lab and Swiss Food Ecosystems are proud to give the stage to their winning teams of the past 2 years of activities!
Join us for an inspirational, celebrational and collective event!

Meet the Valley
2023-07-10 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | 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

Open Exploration Workshop - Innovation Booster Swiss Food Ecosystems
2023-09-05 13:00 - 18:00 | INNOSpace Bern, Gurtenbrauerei 31, Köniz, 3084, Switzerland
The transformation of the agro food system needs a space to create opportunities, incubate ideas and develop radical solutions. Welcome to the Innovation Booster Swiss Food Ecosystems!
Starting exploring and mapping the problem and opportunity space on resource efficiency within the agro-food system will help to deepen the connection to the problem, by understanding how resources are used today, why we stick to it, and what root cause are at their base laying out the relevant stakeholders and comprehending their relationship to the problem, their bonds and fears.
Based on the thorough exploration of the entire problem landscape of today’s resource spillage a systemic picture of the whole will be possible.
This open and collaborative setting will make you meet people from diverse backgrounds and will make you learn more insights to actively work on the emerging opportunities. Be it designing circular economy on biological and technical loops, nudging consumer behavior, innovating technology and packaging, food waste reduction and as far as re-modeling the system from soil to soil.
Radical ideas that mature during the workshop will be submitted for incubation in a first step. A CHF 5’000,- voucher in cash and curated coaching will allow to spend more thorough thinking on the idea. Desktop, literature and patent search, in-depth interviews with experts, research and implementation partners, project- and team lineup will be checked and supported by coaches on a regular basis.
Ideas that grow into a project proposal with disruptive potential, a committed team from research and implementation partners will be invited for pitching to an expert jury. A grant of up to CHF 40’000.- will allow for more development in bringing it to life.
The workshops are the ticket for idea incubation and project proposal for this Innovation Booster. (Participation to workshop, of at least one member of the submitting team is mandatory for grant reception)
A reservation fee of CHF 100,- per person is asked at registration. This will be refunded after participation.

Funding for Advanced Technologies and Industrial Applications in Horizon Europe
2023-09-08 11:00 - 12:30 | Online event
Webinar – Info session with Q&A
Horizon Europe offers multiple funding opportunities to Swiss Companies of any size willing to develop and integrate advanced technologies in their industrial applications.
In the first hour of the event you will discover how to benefit from the European funding of Horizon Europe.
A selection of thematic-specific call topics will be presented in the second part of the session, with focus on Digital Technologies, Photonics, AI, Materials and related Industrial Applications
Click the link below for Agenda and Registration
Funding for Digital Technologies and Industrial Applications in Horizon Europe on September 8th
and get insights on how to further boost your activities with the upcoming calls and their non-dilutive funding. A Zoom link will be sent to registered participants few days before the event.
For any question or additional information, do not hesitate to contact us

Agenda

Part 1

09:00

Coffee and networking

09:30

Welcome & Introductions Planetary boundaries and the role of Switzerland Christina Senn-Jakobsen, Managing Director – Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley Jean-Philippe Devaux, Vice-President – Berninvest

09:40

Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley – “Project Matterhorn” The project at a glance: ambition and vision Christian Nils Schwab, Executive Director, Integrative Food & Nutrition Centre – EPFL

09:45

Understanding Cultured Food Data Trends, enabling technologies Carlotte Lucas, Corporate Engagement Manager – GFI

10:00

State of Play Switzerland: an overview Mapping cultured food actors in Switzerland Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

10:10

Understanding readiness, challenges, and opportunities (Part I ) State of Play – Producers: Yannick Gächter, CEO – The Cultured Hub – Academia: Christine Trautmann – ETH – Startups: Tomas Turner, CEO – Cultivated Bioscience – Investor’s voice – Ismael Huber, Analyst – Redalpine Venture Partners I Interactive session

11:00

Coffee break

11:10

Understanding readiness, challenges, and opportunities (Part II ) State of Play – Citizens’ voice – Wilbert Sybesma, Founder – Microbiome Solutions & Lecturer Food Biotechnology EPFL – Swiss policy: Nathalie Schneuwly, Paralegal, MAS Excellence in Food – Food Lex AG – Nature’s voice – Adrian Hirt, Founder – Alphahirt – Contract manufacturing: David Brandes, CEO & Co-founder – Planetary Group I Interactive session

11:55

Global view – Sandhya Sriram, CEO & Co-founder, Shiok meats & Gaia Foods – George Peppou, Founder & CEO – Vow Food

12:10

Open mic discussion Final remarks & next steps

12:30.

Networking lunch

Part 2

13:30 – 15:00

SFNV Action Forum: Valley Partners only

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

EPFL Innovation Park Tech4Growth Conference 2023
2023-09-12 09:00 - 16:30 | EPFL Rolex Learning Center, Rte Cantonale, Lausanne, 1015, Switzerland
Welcome to the immersive world of partnerships. This conference brings together innovators, entrepreneurs, corporate executives, venture funds, and academic researchers from all sectors to explore the crucial role of partnerships in scaling and innovating businesses.
Through captivating pair presentations by start-ups and corporates, gain valuable insights into company strategies, different forms of partnerships, challenges encountered, and successful approaches to implementing win-win alliances.
Why attend?
Learn and collaborate: exchange experiences and ideas, gain valuable insights about various strategies and forms of partnership, get practical suggestions to design win-win approaches for a successful implementation.
Connect with the most relevant attendees through our 1:1 meeting platform (accessible upon registration), powered by advanced AI matchmaking. Maximize your networking opportunities and forge valuable connections.
Discover new opportunities: Identify fresh perspectives, explore potential alliances, and unlock new avenues for innovation.
Don’t miss this opportunity to forge meaningful connections, gain insights, and unlock the potential for innovation and growth.Secure your spot at the EPFL Innovation Park 2023 Tech4Growth Partnering and Matchmaking Conference

Kickstart Opening Party 2023
2023-09-12 20:30 - 23:30 | Kraftwerk, 25 Selnaustrasse, Zurich, 8001
Following Kickstart’s Opening Ceremony earlier in the evening, we open our doors to program partners, alumni, startups, and more to celebrate the launch of the 8th Kickstart program in the form of great music, networking, drinks, and fun!
Doors open from 8:30 pm.

Soil to Soul Symposium 2023
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-16
From September 14th to 16th, the Soil to Soul Symposium will take place at the Kulturareal Mühle Tiefenbrunnen. Exciting keynotes, masterclasses, culinary events, a Soil Food & Fermentista Market, and much more await you, all revolving around the cycle from soil to gut. The focus of these days will be on our soil and its interconnected impacts on the environment and our health. A significant role is played by sustainable, responsible, and enjoyable nutrition. By consciously choosing our diet, we contribute to the preservation of our soils. In doing so, we restore the significance of soil for climate and the health of humans and animals.

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

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.

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 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

Feeding the Future: Innovating Urban Food Systems
2023-10-24 17:00 - 20:00 | KLYBEQ Areal, Klybeckstrasse 191, Gebäude WKL-105, Basel, Basel Stadt, 4057, Switzerland
As cities continue to grow, it becomes crucial to ensure that citizens not only have adequate housing and public services but also access to safe and affordable food. Join Swissnex in San Francisco for an engaging event that unites diverse perspectives from Switzerland and the Bay Area, exploring the latest advancements and solutions for a more sustainable urban food system.

Alimentation durable : qu'y aura-t-il dans nos assiettes en 2050 ?
2023-10-26 17:45 - 19:15 | EPFL Rolex Learning Center, Rte Cantonale, Lausanne, 1015, Switzerland
Conférence de Marc Dufumier dans le cadre du cycle de conférences sur la durabilité de l’EPFL
Programme:
17:15 : Ouverture des portes
17:45 : Mots de bienvenue par Gisou van der Goot, Vice-présidente pour la transformation responsable
18:00 : Présentation par Marc Dufumier
18:30 : Table ronde avec:
– Marc Dufumier
– Gino Baudry, Collaborateur scientifique, Laboratoire d’économie urbaine et de l’environnement de l’EPFL
– Hélène Bougouin, Collaboratrice scientifique à l’Institut de recherche sur l’agriculture biologique
– Benoît Bathelemy, Maraîcher et membre de la Ferme de Bassenges
19:00 : Session de questions-réponses
19:15 : Apéritif networking
Marc Dufumier est agronome, professeur honoraire en agriculture comparée et développement agricole à l’AgroParisTech (Paris). Il est aussi membre du conseil scientifique de la Fondation pour la Nature et l’Homme (FNH) et a été président de Commerce équitable France jusque septembre 2020. Auteur de plusieurs ouvrages, Marc Dufumier a réalisé de nombreuses missions d’appui à des projets de développement agricole et rural dans les pays du Sud.

Food Day @ETH
2023-11-02 14:30 - 21:00
ETH Zurich, Main Building, Rämistrasse 101, 8092 Zurich Register: https://bit.ly/foodday-2023-registration
At this year’s edition, we will focus on topic of engaging youth in food systems transformation. Young people are a powerful and motivated group of changemakers for healthy, sustainable food systems. The symposium will give young researchers and practitioners a chance to share their ideas and passion. Oral presentations from Center funded projects will highlight research on agri-culture, nutrition, and equitable livelihoods. All are then welcome to discuss at the networking post-er session, which highlights innovative research from across the food system.
Program
14:30 – 16:30 Afternoon Workshop Program

Unlocking the Potential of Precision Nutrition
Best Practices for the Science-Policy Interface
More than Cheese: Multifunctional Grasslands for
Ecosystem Services

16:30 – 17:00 Coffee Break & Poster Session, AudiMax Foyer

17:15 – 19:15 Plenary Session, AudiMax

Welcome & Introduction

Robert Finger, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy & World Food System Center Chair
Martijn Sonnevelt, World Food System Center Executive Director

Session: Nutrition for Sustainable Food with the Future Food Fellows

Lactate-fortified foods to improve muscle function? Eva Galle, Laboratory of Nutrition and Metabolic Epigenetics, ETH Zurich
The gut microbiome as a mediator of inter-individual differences Georg Aichinger, Laboratory of Toxicology, ETH Zurich
Reducing astringency perception of plant-based products Hanna Lesme, Institute of Materials, EPFL

Session: Sustainable Agriculture and Livelihoods

From the ground up: Lived experiences of informal workers driving Rwanda’s circular bioeconomy Mélanie Surchat, TdLab and Sustainable Agroecosystems Group, ETH Zurich
Economics of herbicide-free production – The case of Swiss winter wheat Eileen Ziehmann, Agricultural Economics and Policy Group, ETH Zurich

Discussion: Empowering Food System Actors to Accel- erate Transformation

Shun Hei Lee, Youth Delegate to World Food Forum
Laura Nyström, Professor of Food Biochemistry, ETH Zurich
Anik Thaler, Founder of fabas

19:15 – 21:00 Networking Poster Session with Reception

JOINT EVENT AT HES-SO VALAIS/WALLIS
2023-11-09 13:30 - 17:00 | HES-SO Valais/Wallis, Rue de l'Industrie 19, Sion, Valais, 1950, Switzerland
On 9 November, prepare for an exceptional day at the HES-SO Valais/Wallis. This event, co-organized with our partner Star’Terre, invites you to explore the horizons of education and innovation.
Throughout the afternoon, discover a program packed with knowledge and discoveries. Fascinating presentations of academic programs and current research will take you to the heart of technological and scientific advances.
A tour of the facilities, including the Analytical Chemistry Platform, the Pilot Plant, and the Sensory and Prototyping Kitchen, will immerse you in science, technology, and creativity. You will discover how these spaces contribute to innovation daily.
The event will culminate in company testimonials, offering a glimpse into the professional world and the real challenges industry players face. The day will close with a convivial aperitif, a perfect opportunity to discuss, network, and extend inspiring conversations.
Join us on 9 November for a day of discovery, learning, and sharing at the HES-SO Valais/Wallis. It’s a chance to broaden your horizons and connect with minds as curious as your own.

2024 Bootcamp Future of Food in Brazil - Info day
2023-11-09 15:00 - 17:00
We’re thrilled to invite you to join us at the upcoming info session about the 2024 Bootcamp in Brazil. This session will take place in Bern on November 9, 2023, from 3:00-5:00 pm. Please note that we will communicate the exact venue location in Bern later, and you are welcome to fill in the registration form below if you would like to participate.
Registration form: https://forms.gle/sLaKnQWoz7JV3iaq8
About the 2024 Bootcamp in Brazil:
The Bootcamp Future of Food will welcome Swiss FoodTech Startups, Food Researchers and Specialists, and FoodTech Ecosystems/Organizations to join a two-week program in Brazil. The Program will provide connections with Brazilian ecosystems, research centers, mentors, and experts from the sector, meetings with potential customers and partners, as well as the opportunity to pitch their project to a group of AgriFood investors.
Starting on April 8th and closing on April 18th, the program will integrate all sorts of interactions with the ecosystem and have the possibility to participate in relevant innovation events (Anuga Select Brazil, 9-11 April; WebSummit Rio, 15-18 April)

When: 08-18 April 2024
Where: São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro
Who: Swiss FoodTech startups (Regenerative Agriculture, Alternative Proteins, Precision Fermentation)
Why: Validating the business possibilities in the Brazilian market. Exploring the Brazilian ecosystem.
How: Swissnex covers all costs except flight to and from Brazil. Application deadline 30.11.2023.
More info: Landing page of Swissnex

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

A unifying and friendly event to celebrate the end of 2023
2023-11-22 13:30 - 19:00 | Domaine Notre-Dame de la Route, Chemin des Eaux Vives 17, Villars-sur-Glâne, Fribourg, 1752, Switzerland
The Cluster Food & Nutrition and SVIAL-ASIAT invite you to an exciting afternoon at Domaine Notre-Dame de la Route!
Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to:
• Meet the new members who have joined the Cluster Food & Nutrition in recent months, and they will introduce themselves with a 3-minute pitch
• Discover Domaine Notre-Dame de la Route, an oasis of tranquility in the heart of the Fribourg area where professional reintegration goes hand in hand with respect for nature
• Understand how existing science can debunk myths and support companies in developing and highlighting their contributions in the fields of nutrition and sustainability
• Network with members of the Cluster Food & Nutrition and SVIAL-ASIAT during a friendly aperitif
Registration deadline: November 15, 2023
We look forward to welcoming many of you to this event, which will bring together a diverse range of stakeholders in the agri-food ecosystem.

SWISS IMPACT FORUM 2023
2023-11-23 08:00 - 18:00 | Eventfabrik Bern, Von Roll, Fabrikstrasse 12, 3012 Bern, Switzerland, Bern, Bern, 3012, Switzerland
The SWISS IMPACT FORUM is an annual forum on the renewable economy and systemic change, supported by the Swiss Confederation and various business partners. It connects the entire B Lab ecosystem, our partner organizations, as well as inspiring experts, and provides national visibility to Swiss business actors who are committed to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the 2030 Agenda.
This year’s forum goes by the theme Em:Powering Impactful Change, and promises collaborations on policy change that enable businesses to increase their impact. Our captivating best practice examples feature case studies, dynamic breakout sessions, and comprehensive workshops designed to demonstrate the most effective methods for attaining sustainability.

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
2023-12-12 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

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
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 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.
