FORWARD FOODING FOR

CORPORATES

We help corporate executives identify and connect with the right innovators in order to enable collaborations that deliver real business outcomes for both parties

WHY FORWARD FOODING?

We provide corporate executives with the necessary velocity and agility to work with smaller companies. With an extended network and knowledge of the ecosystem, we are able to identify the right innovators who can help your organization to bring your innovation agenda forward. We act as facilitators to make collaborations with entrepreneurs happen, and ensure they are mutually beneficial, through commercial partnership and investment arrangements.

THE JOURNEY

FROM INSPIRATION TO CONCRETE COLLABORATION

At Forward Fooding, we believe there is no quick fix for innovation. Combining startups' agility to innovate & validate proof of concepts with corporates' infrastructure and expertise, allows putting better products into the hands of more consumers. With us, you embark on a journey towards helping you to forge meaningful collaborations with innovative companies as we believe this is the way forward to redesign and improve our food system.
By constantly interacting with other entrepreneurs, we came to the conclusion that there is no middle-ground when it comes to working with startups. We believe that corporates either acquire them or see them as strategic partners and work hand-in-hand with entrepreneurs towards a common goal.

OUR CORE SERVICES

INSPIRE

TRAININGS & WORKSHOPS

We design tailor-made sessions to help you gain a better understanding of the global startup landscape and inspire your team with entrepreneurial approaches to innovation

CONNECT

SCOUTING & ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS

We use our proprietary database and deliver a global scouting campaign to locate startup businesses able to help you deliver your innovation priorities (FMCG & AgriFoodtech only)

ENGAGE

PARTNERSHIP BUILDING

Our proven 12-week methodology creates groundbreaking partnerships between corporates and emerging growth companies to accelerate their innovation priorities. We deliver tangible results helping you accelerate your capabilities to deliver true innovation

THE FOODTECH
DATA NAVIGATOR

Navigate the global AgriFoodTech ecosystem, scout open innovation partners and investment opportunities and build your customised FoodTech Data Intelligence

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THE FOOD & FOODTECH
INNOVATION HUB

London's first shared workspace for innovative food and Food tech companies. It is the go-to place for startups looking to network, engage and partner up with like-minded food and tech entrepreneurs and businesses.

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CLIENTS & PARTNERS

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WHAT THEY SAY ABOUT US

'As an AgriFoodTech investor, I use the FoodTech Data Navigator as a one-stop-shop
to identify new investment opportunities, track the development of innovative new AgriFoodTech companies and even manage portfolios of the companies I have invested in to assess and monitor their performance.'

Severine Balick

AgriFoodTech investor, Matador Ventures

We worked with Forward Fooding to organize an engagement program for the Global M&A team of Nestlé as we were keen to get a better understanding of the latest Food and Foodtech developments from startups in Europe. Alessio and his team managed to provide us with a comprehensive overview of the Food innovation landscape and connected us with a handful of very relevant entrepreneurs who presented their companies and openly shared their journeys with us. The whole session was very well-organized and we would gladly re-engage with them in the future for further discovery activities.

David Serre

Acquisitions & Business Development Manager, Nestlé

"I approached Alessio to support EIT Food deliver our 2018 business idea competition. Forward Fooding helped to promote the competition among their network of food entrepreneurs and to organize the final pitch competition at their Food Innovation Hub in London. The result was a well-attended and engaging event for both the finalists pitching and the invited audience. One thing I really liked was the well curated panel of speakers, who offered inspiring insights into the future of food innovation and relevant advice for up and coming start-ups. I would recommend Forward Fooding to anyone who needs access to a fantastic European network of food innovators and start-ups."

Lukxmi Balathasan

Business Creation Manager, EIT Food

'Here at Eat Grub, we are constantly looking to raise awareness of why we should be eating insects and a great way for us to do this is via partnerships. Forward Fooding has given us a platform to showcase who we are, our values and what we do – and provide opportunities to collaborate with larger brands in a way that can have a huge impact.'

Shami Radia

Co-founder, EatGrub

'We were impressed by The FoodTech Data Navigator’s ability to track and deliver up-to-the-minute insights on key players in the FoodTech industry, something that was proving very difficult to do manually for us. It has been a game-changer for us and our business, and we can’t recommend it enough.'

Dalal Alghawas

Program Manager, Brinc FoodTech Accelerator

"I had the privilege to collaborate with Forward Fooding as they organised a tailor-made Engagement program for my organization with the aim of discovering the food innovation landscape in the UK and connecting with relevant startups. I would like to highlight that the experience exceeded my expectations - Alessio and his team managed to provide a unique point of view on innovative business models and startup methodologies which made me challenge my understanding of the state of innovation in the food and drink industry. In the future, I would definitely go back to Forward Fooding to arrange similar activities in this field."

Giancarlo Addario

Open Innovation Manager, Barilla

'I've been using The FoodTech Data Navigator to track investors and undertake thorough market research. I find it an invaluable tool as it allows us to do so from one user-friendly platform and strengthen our understanding of the FoodTech ecosystem and thus our position within this ever-growing scene.'

Oliver Bolton

Founder & CEO, Almond

'ForwardFooding were a great partner in identifying exciting startups for the University of Cambridge IfM Open Innovation Forum Pitching Event in Belfast in November 2018. The Global FoodTech Map is an excellent window on activity in this exciting space.'

Dominic Oughton

Industrial Associate, Cambridge University Institute of Manufacturing

'To maximise our impact on reducing food waste globally, we're keen to explore forms of collaboration with larger food manufacturers. Forward Fooding provided us with a handful of opportunities to engage with some of their corporate clients to provide their executives' with a broader understanding of food waste and give them some food for thought about the impact of new innovations in the food system.'

Michael Minch Dixon

Co-founder, Snact

'I think The FoodTech Data Navigator has the potential to become a leading platform for the young and rapidly evolving Food and Agri Tech ecosystem. It is a great source of market intelligence and useful to identify up-and-coming companies and trends.'

Jodie Tilley

Head of Investor Relations, BlueTree

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