14 April 2026

Accelerate in the Netherlands 2026

Welcome to Accelerate in the Netherlands: Functional Ingredients Edition Matchmaking Event!

We’re excited to have you join this one-day online matchmaking event for functional ingredient scale-ups and SMEs.

This event is designed to connect international functional ingredient companies with leading food companies, R&D organizations, investors, and ecosystem partners across the Dutch food innovation landscape.

On this platform, you’ll find your personalized matchmaking schedule, filled with one-on-one sessions to help you:

  • Gain valuable insights into the Dutch food innovation ecosystem

  • Explore collaboration opportunities with strategic partners

  • Identify R&D, commercialization, and scaling opportunities in Europe

Whether you're looking to develop partnerships, validate your innovation, or expand into the Dutch market, this event is your gateway to a thriving and supportive ecosystem.

Welcome aboard, and let's accelerate innovation together!

Your Matchmaking Experience

Get ready for a day of focused, high-impact 1:1 meetings (25 minutes each) with key players in the industry.

How to prepare

  • Log in to your account
    Use the login button from your invitation email

  • Complete your profile
    Make sure your personal profile clearly reflects your goals and expertise

  • Set up your organization page
    Showcase what your company does and what you're looking for

  • Use the Marketplace
    Highlight your products, services, and collaboration opportunities

  • Prepare for your meetings
    Check your schedule and do a quick scan of who you’ll be meeting

👉 Tip: A well-prepared profile increases your chances of meaningful connections!

Access your personalized Schedule here!

What's in it for you? - The Benefits of attending our Matchmaking Event!

Through this program, you will benefit from:

🧭 Expert navigation – tailored guidance through the Dutch ecosystem to find the right scaling partners

🔬 R&D support – access to world-class research institutes and testing facilities

🏭 Commercial access – direct introductions to R&D leaders at major food companies

💰 Growth funding – connections to food-tech investors and scale-up funding opportunities

🤝 Partnership focus – dedicated follow-up support to turn connections into real collaborations

Live Follow-up Event: 19 - 21 May 2026

After the online matchmaking event, companies with strong mutual interest will be invited to an exclusive in-person program in the Netherlands, ending with the premier food innovation event, F&A Next 2026, in Wageningen (May 20–21).

Live Follow-up Program:

  • Facility visits: Gain first-hand insights through visits to leading R&D and scale-up facilities within the Dutch ecosystem.

  • Meet the Investor session: Engage with food-tech investors and explore potential funding opportunities.

  • Face-to-face meetings: Reconnect with your most relevant matches and take your conversations to the next level in person.

  • Incentives & subsidies session: Discover Dutch funding schemes, incentives, and support programs available to help you scale.

  • F&A Next Summit (May 20–21) : Get discounted access to F&A Next, Europe’s leading food and agrifood innovation summit, and connect with corporates, investors, and industry leaders.

Discover the Dutch Agrifood Ecosystem

Watch how the Netherlands is shaping the future of food through innovation and collaboration.

Organized by

This matchmaking event is organized by the Invest in Holland Network, connecting international scale-ups with the Dutch innovation ecosystem, and by the Enterprise Europe Network, which helps SMEs find partners and grow across Europe.