Next Generation Pet Food Program Grant
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This call is open to startups and small and medium-sized businesses, at idea and R&D stage, prototype and pilot stage and pre-seed. Coverage is read from the notice itself: any country and Se-Asia.
This programme supports human food startups to develop sustainable pet food concepts through virtual workshops and networking at Singapore International AgriFood Week, in partnership with Mars Petcare, AAK, and Bühler. Eligible startups gain access to industry expertise, mentorship, and a platform to pitch to potential partners and investors.
About this grant
Big Idea Ventures announces the Next Generation Pet Food Program, launched in partnership with Mars Petcare and in collaboration with AAK and Bühler. The programme aims to support innovative businesses and foster opportunities in pet food innovation, addressing the evolving needs of pets and their owners. It specifically encourages human food startups to apply their groundbreaking innovations to advance sustainability and cutting-edge solutions in the pet food industry. The programme is designed for human food startups eager to innovate in the sustainable pet food space. Participants develop initial pet food concepts with direct insights and support from industry experts. Selected start-ups engage in virtual workshops and training sessions led by experts, and travel to Singapore during the Singapore International AgriFood Week in November to present their innovations to an audience of industry stakeholders. The page directs interested applicants to a separate page for details on who can join, what the programme entails, and application timing and process. The page itself does not state a funding amount, cost-share requirement, or a specific submission deadline for this programme.
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Eligibility
The programme is open to human food startups seeking to apply their innovations to sustainable pet food. Full eligibility details are stated on a linked page not included in this content, so further criteria such as geography, stage, and organisation type are not confirmed here.
Key requirements
- ✓Human food startup developing sustainable pet food concepts
- ✓Participation in virtual workshops and Singapore International AgriFood Week presentation
- ✓Focus on sustainability in pet food production or sourcing
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for Next Generation Pet Food Program?
- Eligibility covers organisations in GLOBAL, SE-ASIA; startup, sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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Alternative protein funding backs plant-based, fermentation-derived and cultivated proteins, along with the ingredients and processing they depend on. Support includes research grants, scale-up programmes and investment from specialist funds. Calls usually look for regulatory awareness, a route to lower production cost and partnerships with food manufacturers.
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