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We support the best innovators around the world focused on proteins, fats, ingredients, sweeteners, flavorings, mono-crop replacements and foodtech solutions through our global accelerator program.

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OUR INVESTMENT APPROACH

We offer both cash and in-kind investment

that fuels your growth

Initial investment package & potential follow on investment

Mentor network of 400+ industry experts + tailored training with specific deliverables

Technical and Strategic team support

Lifetime BIV support with regular quarterly meetings + Ask Me Anything sessions with BIV team, guest experts

Access to some of the world’s largest food companies for advice, expertise, and partnerships

Investor Access: access to VC networks (through demo day, pitching sessions, introductions)

Access to PR and media exposure through our network and Demo Day

Community access: +130 startups in our portfolio working on alternative proteins

Discounts on the professional services you need to scale your company

What Our Founders Have To Say

About The Program

The experience with BIV has been truly valuable: every session, every piece of feedback, and every exchange helped us strengthen BioBlends’ strategy and expand our vision. We feel BioBlends has grown immensely thanks to your support, and we’re more motivated than ever to take on new challenges. It was a real pleasure working with the team, and we look forward to staying closely connected — the journey is just beginning.

Nadia Chalfoun

Founder and CSO, BioBlends

I am extremely proud to have been part of the first Paris cohort of the prestigious BIV accelerator program. It allowed us to dive into the cellular agriculture industry through BIV’s portfolio companies and extensive networks. Thanks to the mentorship from the BIV Paris team, we have devised a strong and polished business case supporting our technology and value proposition and this has attracted a lot of investors.

Mohammad El Hajj

Founder & CEO, Bright Biotech

Joining the BIV accelerator program was a turning point for me and our company; it sharpened our skills and provided invaluable insight into the Food Industry. Most importantly, it gave me the chance to meet amazing people and build a truly supportive community. I’m incredibly grateful for this experience and encourage other founders to apply, it’s a game-changer.

Karina Amado

Founder & CEO, Abydos Bioscience

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Some Of The Amazing Mentors

You Will Get To Meet Through The Program

Ingeborg Gasser-Kris

Ingeborg is the Co-Director of the Switzerland regional and global FoodTech Founder Institute accelerator programs. A forward-thinking marketing and innovation leader, she brings over 25 years of experience in identifying and unlocking growth opportunities across diverse geographies and cultures.

With a strong background in FMCG marketing and deep expertise in both strategic and hands-on consumer innovation, Ingeborg has led initiatives at global, regional, and local levels, including in emerging markets. She is highly skilled in driving large-scale innovation within established organizations as well as in agile, entrepreneurial environments and collaborative ecosystems.

David Postolski

David Postolski is a Senior Partner at Gearhart Law and a registered patent and intellectual property attorney. He advises inventors, startups, and emerging companies on IP strategy, protection, and monetization across U.S. and international markets.

A frequent speaker and author on emerging technologies and IP issues, David also teaches at Temple University, Parsons School of Design, and Radzyner Law School. He serves on the American Bar Association’s IP Law Council and Harvard’s Lemann Entrepreneurial Program Advisory Board.

Hannah Lester

Dr. Hannah Lester is a research scientist with over a decade of experience leading veterinary clinical trials for regulatory approval. She holds a PhD in parasite epidemiology from the Moredun Research Institute in Edinburgh and an MSc in Veterinary Public Health from the University of Glasgow.

Hannah has been at the forefront of regulatory innovation in the alternative proteins sector. As former CEO and Scientific Director at Pen & Tec Consulting Group, she played a key role in advancing regulatory frameworks for novel food products. She now serves as Head of Regulatory Affairs at GOURMEY, where she leads efforts to accelerate the commercialization of sustainable, cell-cultured meat across global markets.

Areas Of Focus During The Accelerator