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:
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Gain valuable insights into the Dutch food innovation ecosystem
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Explore collaboration opportunities with strategic partners
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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
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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:
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Facility visits: Gain first-hand insights through visits to leading R&D and scale-up facilities within the Dutch ecosystem.
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Meet the Investor session: Engage with food-tech investors and explore potential funding opportunities.
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Face-to-face meeting: Reconnect with your most relevant matches and take your conversations to the next level in person.
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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.