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FoodTech Hub Latam is a leading innovation ecosystem and accelerator in Latin America focused on transforming the future of food through technology, collaboration, and entrepreneurship. Headquartered in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil, the company serves as a vital link between startups, corporations, investors, academia, and government entities in the food and agribusiness sectors.

Brief History

Founded in 2019, FoodTech Hub Latam emerged from a strategic vision to foster a more sustainable, efficient, and innovative food ecosystem in Latin America. Over the years, the organization has expanded its influence by initiating high-impact programs, forming global partnerships, and hosting premier foodtech events across the region.

Core Business

The core of FoodTech Hub Latam lies in accelerating food innovation by supporting early-stage startups and scaling businesses within the foodtech and agtech sectors. It does this by offering structured accelerator programs, curated networking opportunities, and facilitating collaboration across the food value chain.

Product and Service Offerings

Accelerator Programs

• Food Accelerator Network (FAN)
  A global accelerator initiative, FAN Brazil Cohort 2024, supports startups with mentoring, infrastructure, and access to an expansive investor network.

  • 📄 Program Brochure
  • Powered by industry leaders including Givaudan, SIG, DSM-Firmenich, and PepsiCo.

• Startup Signature
  A unique program offering mentorship, technical support, and market access to foodtech startups focused on areas like alternative proteins, clean label, upcycling, and precision agriculture.

Events and Ecosystem Building

• FoodTech Forum
• FoodTech Expo
• World Food Day (Latin America Edition)
• Fórum Latino Americano de Ecossistemas Agroalimentares
  These flagship events bring together stakeholders across the food innovation landscape to promote knowledge exchange, business matchmaking, and cross-sector collaboration.

Specialization and USP

FoodTech Hub Latam stands out as the first foodtech-focused open innovation hub in Latin America. Its strategic focus on end-to-end value chain transformation in food and agriculture, and its partnerships with top-tier corporations, give it a unique edge. The Tropical Food Innovation Lab—launched in 2023 in partnership with Givaudan, Cargill, and ITAL—serves as a state-of-the-art facility for co-creation and product testing.

Financials

• While specific revenue figures are undisclosed, FoodTech Hub Latam's operational scale and corporate partnerships reflect a high level of financial backing.
• The FAN Brazil Cohorts 2024 program supports 15+ startups, each receiving infrastructure and mentorship support worth over USD 50,000 per startup.

Shipment & Trade Activity

• According to ImportYeti and Volza, FoodTech Hub Latam does not act as a direct exporter or importer but facilitates international expansion for startups in its ecosystem, connecting them with global food distributors, co-packers, and retailers.
• Several alumni startups from the FAN program have entered international markets via trade shows and matchmaking facilitated by FoodTech Hub.

Target Market

FoodTech Hub Latam caters to:

• Early-stage and growth-stage startups in foodtech and agtech
• Multinational corporations seeking innovation through startup partnerships
• Investors scouting for food innovation opportunities in Latin America
• Research institutions and universities in the food, biotech, and sustainability domains

Capabilities

• Access to Tropical Food Innovation Lab – 1,300 sqm facility with R&D labs, pilot plants, and sensory labs
• Strong mentorship network featuring over 50+ global food experts
• Ecosystem comprising 300+ startups, 50+ corporate partners, and 25+ academic institutions
• In-house support for IP advisory, go-to-market strategy, and prototyping

Certifications and Compliance

• Programs under FoodTech Hub Latam emphasize compliance with FDA, ANVISA, and European Food Safety Authority standards.
• Partners such as DSM-Firmenich and Givaudan ensure that innovation pipelines align with global regulatory norms for food safety and clean-label product development.

Customer Testimonials

"Being part of Food Accelerator Network allowed us to accelerate not only our product development but also to access major corporate partners like SIG and Givaudan."
— Founder, Plantar AgTech (FAN Cohort 2023)

"FoodTech Hub Latam’s ecosystem is critical to the growth of food innovation in Latin America. They helped us navigate partnerships and product scaling in record time."
— CEO, Sustainable Foods Startup

Major Achievements

• Launch of Tropical Food Innovation Lab in partnership with Givaudan and Cargill in 2023
• 15+ successful startup cohorts accelerated with FAN program since 2021
• Featured by AgFunder, StartUs Insights, and Valor Econômico as a top foodtech ecosystem builder in Latin America
• Collaborations with international programs like Swissnex Brazil, StartLife Netherlands, and Eatable Adventures Spain