14 April 2026

Accelerate in the Netherlands 2026

Welcome to the Accelerate in the Netherlands: Functional Ingredients digital 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 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

🤝 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, are participants are invited to the follow-up (optional) 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 on 19 May:

  • 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 meeting: Reconnect with your most relevant matches and take your conversations to the next level in person.

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

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.