{"id":1100,"date":"2024-09-17T08:58:41","date_gmt":"2024-09-17T06:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuefactory.vc\/?p=1100"},"modified":"2024-10-11T16:23:59","modified_gmt":"2024-10-11T14:23:59","slug":"value-factory-startup-cup-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuefactory.vc\/en\/value-factory-startup-cup-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"VALUE FACTORY STARTUP CUP 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>For the first time, Value Factory organizes our \u201cValue Factory Startup Cup\u201d: a competition designed to identify and support early-stage startups that are tackling the biggest challenges of our time: climate change and global food security. We believe that the solutions to these issues lie in groundbreaking (tech) innovations in agrifood, biobased, plant-based and circular economy sectors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On November 22, 2024, we will invite nominated startups to pitch their ideas to a professional jury at <a href=\"https:\/\/bct-rootz.eu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rootz<\/a>. The winning startup will receive a minimum \u20ac100k investment and access to our Value Building Program, which provides the tools and mentorship needed to scale quickly and effectively.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Value Factory Startup Cup provides more than just financial support. In addition to a \u20ac100k investment, we offer startups access to our Value Building Program, a hands-on initiative designed to help early-stage companies accelerate their growth. Tailored to each startup\u2019s specific needs, this program offers support in key areas such as Strategy, Marketing, Finance, and Technology.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We are particularly interested in startups that meet the following criteria:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I<strong>mpact Focus<\/strong>: Startups that aim to combat climate change or enhance food security through innovative solutions, especially in agrifood, biobased, plant-based, or circular economy sectors.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Early-Stage<\/strong> (Pre-seed\/Seed): companies that are still in the early stages of development (TRL &lt;5). 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