Applications Invited for Nestlé R&D Accelerator Startup Program
Apply for Nestlé's R&D Accelerator Startup Program to bring innovative food and beverage solutions to life. Entrepreneurs can join the Women's Health Challenge, receive coaching, access Nestlé's infrastructure, and develop scalable solutions. Deadline: January 31, 2025.
Organization: Nestlé
Apply By: January 31, 2025
About the Organization
Nestlé, the world’s largest food and beverage company, offers a unique R&D Accelerator program powered by Nestlé R&D. It provides:
- Full access to infrastructure
- Expertise from Nestlé’s scientists and engineers in food science and technology
- Coaching and mentorship
- Co-development funding for selected innovation ideas
This equity-free program empowers startups and entrepreneurs to explore, create, and thrive in the food and beverage sector while benefiting from Nestlé’s unmatched resources and guidance.
About the Grant
The R&D Accelerator program fosters food and beverage innovations by merging scientific discoveries, advances in technology, and consumer needs. Entrepreneurs can develop solutions across Nestlé's vast business categories while addressing specific product categories or geographies.
Active Challenge: Women’s Health Challenge
Nestlé seeks nutrition-based solutions to support women’s physical and mental well-being during adulthood.
Focus Areas:
- Reproductive health and fertility
- Menstruation and hormonal changes
- Perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause
- Conditions associated with these stages:
- Iron deficiency
- Joint pain
- Cardiovascular diseases
- Mood and sleep
Benefits for Winners:
- Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Collaboration with Nestlé’s global R&D Accelerators
- Opportunity to develop and refine proposals
What We Are Looking For
- Strategic Fit: Disruptive tech aligned with Nestlé R&D's strategic priorities
- Innovation Fit: Legally protected IP or concepts with potential for IP protection
- Culture Fit: Commitment to enhancing quality of life through food innovations
- Operation Fit: Scalable solutions focusing on food safety and quality
Eligibility
- Entrepreneurs aged 18+
- Startups must be registered as a legal entity
- Innovative products or services in alignment with program objectives
How to Apply
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2025
- Apply Now: Nestlé Women's Health Challenge Application
- More Information: Nestlé R&D Accelerator
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