Open Call to Ingredient Innovation Startups

Generate is an innovation hub dedicated to the development of ingredient startups with the aim of bringing added value to the F&B industry.

By harnessing the power of our open innovation network, Generate is committed to supporting startups like yours through customized 12-18 Month programs designed to cover the collaboration needs from both sides. 

Generate Open Call

What we offer

Our commitment is to offer product application opportunities, cutting-edge facilities, technical knowhow and commercial support you need to succeed on the market.

 

What we are looking for

Break-through ideas that will reshape the ingredients industry and help us to enable the evolution of the food ecosystem.

 

Technology focus areas

Added-value functional proteins and added-value functional ingredients, including:

  • Bakery Evolution: Freshness/softness enzymes and advanced gluten-related technologies (not mixers);
  • Oils & Texturization: Palm oil replacements, laminated fats, and novel lipid structuring.
  • Alternative Carbs & Proteins: fiber enrichment solutions, highly digestible proteins, sugar reduction solutions, cost-effective bulking agents, high-performance proteins and fibers for emulsifying, gelling, texturizing
  • Nutrition: Metabolic health (GLP-1 boosters, Low GI), microbiome solutions, and healthy ageing backed by solid data. Only food-grade ingredients (not supplements)
  • Future Proofing: Cocoa replacements and new natural preservatives (bioactive peptides, potassium sorbate replacement).

+ we are open to any other relevant solution 

Submission process

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Call open

16.03.2026

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Call close

04.05.2026

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Interviews

June-July 2026

Selection Criteria

  1. TRL – 3 and up 
  2. Innovative technology 
  3. Relevant for application in Nexture categories. To review our list of categories please download our corporate presentation here 
  4. Ability to scale with Nexture support
  5. High level team 

Apply now

Do you believe your startup is the next great innovation in added-value proteins or functional ingredients? Don’t miss this great business opportunity and finalize your application.

Apply now by sending your investor's presentation / company deck via an email to openinnovation@nexture.com and start your journey with Generate!