Startup Pavilion
Discover the future of food innovation at the Most Visited Destination at IFT FIRST!
The Startup Pavilion is where the industry’s most promising startups gather to showcase bold ideas, breakthrough products, and game-changing technologies. It’s your chance to connect with the innovators and entrepreneurs transforming every facet of the global food system.
Explore up to 100 emerging food and food tech companies at various stages of growth. Whether you’re seeking inspiration, partnership, or insight into what’s next in the industry, the Startup Pavilion delivers fresh thinking and real solutions.
Plus, don’t miss scheduled showcases and spotlight sessions on the Startup Pavilion Stage—featuring dynamic pitches, cutting-edge insights, and expert perspectives from industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Interested in showcasing your startup or supporting the Pavilion? Visit our Startup Opportunities page for details
Experience The Pitch! Finale Live
The Startup Pavilion is also home to The Pitch!—a dynamic rapid-pitch competition where six standout startups compete live for $15,000 in cash prizes, presented by the Seeding The Future Foundation. Watch the finalists bring their ideas to life on stage in front of a live audience of food system professionals and expert judges.
Startup Pavilion Agenda
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Monday, July 14
Startup Pavilion Showcases
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CTFrom Lab to Label: The Science, Regulation, and Business of Functional Foods Presented by Peakbridge
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Tuesday, July 15
Startup Pavilion Showcases
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm CTCreating Foods for the Future: How Sensory Analysis + Technology Are Transforming Food + Beverage Innovation Presented by Attribute Analytics
3:00 pm – 3:30 pm CT -
Wednesday, July 16
The Pitch! Finale
11:00 am – 3:30 pm CTWatch the six finalists compete live for a total of $15,000 in prizes presented by Seeding The Future Foundation.
Introducing the innovative startups competing live at The Pitch!:
Explore the full Startup Pavilion agenda.
Startup Pavilion Sponsors
We’re grateful to our sponsors for their support of the Startup Pavilion. Their commitment helps spotlight emerging businesses, drive innovation, and create valuable opportunities for the next generation of food system pioneers.
IFT FIRST 2025 Startups
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Envirolyte USA LLC
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Mycsology Foods Inc.
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AKA FOODS
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Fermenstation Co., Ltd.
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Nambawan Spain SLU
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Akorn
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Florida BioProcessing
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Natural Sweeteners
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Akupara
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Galasys
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NEWR
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ALDEN
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Genius Foods
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Nofar Food Innovation and R&D LLC
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Alethios, Inc.
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GrowinCo.
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Novel Farms, Inc.
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All G
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GW Nutrition
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NuCicer, Inc.
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Amalthea Bio
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Happy Millions, Inc.
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Nutraberry
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Apex Compliance
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Happy Veg Inc.
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Onego Bio
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Arborea Ltd.
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Helaina
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Opalia
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Ayana Bio
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Heray Spice
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Plantible
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BG Organics
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Hinalea Imaging
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Planture Inc.
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CarobWay Ltd
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Indus Farms Superfoods
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Planture Inc.
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Brutine
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HMG Trading Inc.
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Prairie Life Ltd. (DBA haskalife)
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Burlington Bio, Inc.
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Hydrosome Labs LLC
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Prevera
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CarobWay Ltd
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Indus Farms Superfoods
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RedLeaf Biologics
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CAT-I.AI, Inc.
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Infusd Nutrition
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Revyve
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CeeGreen
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Innov8 NXT
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SafePlate Technologies Inc.
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Ceylon Spice Company LLC
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Inversiones Innalsa Sac
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Simulacra Synthetic Data Studio
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CFG Foods
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Kuehnle AgroSystems
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Softly Solutions
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Climax Foods Inc
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Ladder 17
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SOLVEAT
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Compound Foods Inc
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LCACAO CHOCOLATE
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SOUND Foods Inc.
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CoryPro Ingredients, Inc.
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Liven Proteins Corp.
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Sumo Nutrients
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Crush Dynamics
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LIXA H2O
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Superbrewed Food
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Cultivated Biosciences
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Maia Farms
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Symbio Bioculinary
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CurieCo
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Marine Biologics
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Talam Biotech
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Dar Bothers Enterprises LLS / Beverage and Food Guru LLC
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Meala Foodtech
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Terra Bioindustries
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DavidMarinac.com
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Melt&Marble
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The Protein Brewery
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Elo Life Systems
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Melt-to-Make
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VELOZBIO
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Enhanced Medical Nutrition Inc.
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Mojeto
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Yolélé
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ENTR TECHNOLOGIES INC
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MontBlancAI
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