Nextfood – an innovative and plant-based food cluster
We unite businesses, researchers, innovation ecosystem players, public sector representatives and farmers in growing, researching, developing and bringing next-generation food products to market. We work in the fields of plant-based and alternative proteins, fermentation and other advanced food technologies.
Cluster activity areas
1. Business
- We build partnerships and foster the creation of innovative, high added-value products from idea to market.
- We support startups, market expansion and export potential growth.
2. Government support
- We work with institutions to shape a favourable environment for companies and innovators operating in the sector.
- We promote public investment in research and infrastructure.
- We contribute to creating and implementing strategies, programmes and initiatives.
3. Science
- We encourage interdisciplinary research and innovation.
- We create joint science and business projects.
- We strengthen competencies and talent development.
4. Market
- We connect the entire value chain – from raw material growers to the end consumer.
- We foster collaboration so it is clear what to grow, how to process it and how to bring it to market.
- We contribute to public education about plant-based nutrition and reduce barriers to consumption.
Members
NextFood cluster – an integrated innovation platform covering the entire from raw material to consumer value chain
We invite you to join:
- Science and education institutions
- Food industry, biotechnology and innovation companies
- Startups and investors
- Public sector representatives
- Farmers and their representatives