Welcome to Shared facilities
Boosting Food System Innovation Through Shared Facilities
At Shared Facilities, we empower startups, scale-ups, and corporates to access innovative technology, expertise, and facilities that drive innovation and growth across the food system. Our mission is to foster an ecosystem that accelerates the development and commercialisation of solutions addressing key Foodvalley innovation themes such as alternative proteins, circular agrifood, and food & health.
Imagine a place where the boundaries of what’s possible are continually pushed—a comprehensive network of state-of-the-art laboratories, field labs, pilot plants, and demonstration facilities. These resources are designed and operated to support the development, testing, and scaling of groundbreaking ingredients, products, and solutions. By providing access to a network of advanced technological infrastructure, we enable startups, scale-ups, SMEs, and corporates to accelerate their research and development processes, refine their production techniques, and bring innovative food solutions to market more efficiently and with reduced risk.
The journey of growth and upscaling is often fraught with challenges and barriers. To overcome these and push the ecosystem forward, we focus on three main areas:
1. Ecosystem Development
We create a collaborative environment where knowledge is shared, innovations are co-developed, and new market opportunities are explored. This vibrant ecosystem fuels the spirit of collective advancement.
2. Connecting the Stakeholders
Through our expansive network and our platform, Foodleap, we facilitate innovation by connecting businesses with cutting-edge facilities. This interconnectedness is the lifeblood of our mission, fostering relationships that drive success.
3. Shaping the Policy Landscape
We work alongside policymakers to create a regulatory environment that supports innovations in the food system. By advocating for policies that encourage growth, we help pave the way for transformative changes.
How we support startups, scale-ups, corporates and institutions
Leading Food and Agtech Companies
We support leading food and agtech companies by leveraging their shared facilities and expertise and connecting them to new and innovative startups. This collaboration allows these companies to innovate and test new technologies in a cost-effective manner. Our support includes:
Innovation Collaboration: by connecting established companies with startups, we foster a collaborative environment that drives technological advancement and keeps them ahead of the curve.
Access to Cutting-Edge Facilities: we provide access to labs, field labs, and pilot plants to develop and test new solutions efficiently.
Research Institutions and Universities
We work closely with research institutions and universities to keep track of and contribute to the latest developments and innovations relevant to our mission. Our support includes:
Facilitating Cutting-Edge Experiments: we enable research institutions and universities to conduct groundbreaking experiments by providing access to advanced facilities and resources.
Bridging Connections: we establish connections between startups, SMEs, and research facilities, ensuring that innovative breakthroughs are translated into real-world applications.
Policymakers and Industry Associations
We collaborate with policymakers and industry associations to shape regulatory landscapes and advocate for an enabling environment for food system transitions. Our support includes:
Regulatory Advocacy: we work with policymakers to create a regulatory environment that supports innovation and growth in the food sector.
Industry Engagement: by engaging with industry associations, we ensure that the food system transitions are aligned with the latest industry standards and practices
Investment & Funding
In need of investment and funding for your innovation?
Is the research equipment, development, demonstration, upscaling and production faciltities you need not yet available, still in development, or just a concept? Then there could be opportunities for investment with support of Shared facility finder. Read more about investment options and subsidies.
Foodleap
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