DSM Connecting Bright Innovations 2017 Application: DSM's September 2017 Delft Innovation Partnering Meeting |
Introduction
DSM Innovation Partnering Conference ‘Connecting Bright Innovations 2017’
DSM Nutritional Products, DSM Food Specialties, DSM Innovation Center and the DSM Biotechnology Center invite entrepreneurs to connect with key executives of DSM and DSM Venturing to explore business collaborations and investment opportunities. Entrepreneurs and technology developers in food ingredients, nutrition, biotechnology and other innovations are invited to apply to be selected to present to DSM on September 19-20, 2017 in Delft, the Netherlands, from applications submitted through June 23, 2017.
DSM's ‘Connecting Bright Innovations 2017’ is focused on inviting collaborations with DSM and innovative companies providing products and technologies that address human health issues. The event will be held at DSM’s new Biotechnology Center in Delft, where DSM Food Specialties has its global headquarters, on September 19-20, 2017. Finalists will be announced by July 7, 2017 and invited to the conference.
DSM's Connecting Bright Innovations 2017 is the fifh in a series of Innovation Partnering Conferences focused on human health and nutrition. Previous events include two in New Jersey, and one each in Switzerland and Japan and have led to successful collaborations between DSM and attendees, and equity investments by DSM Venturing, including at least seven ongoing partnerships with DSM divisions and at least two equity investments by DSM Venturing.
DSM is seeking entries for innovative technologies and products with both near term (<3 years to commercialization) and longer term (>3 years to commercialization) applications in the following areas of interest:
DSM's ‘Connecting Bright Innovations 2017’ is focused on inviting collaborations with DSM and innovative companies providing products and technologies that address human health issues. The event will be held at DSM’s new Biotechnology Center in Delft, where DSM Food Specialties has its global headquarters, on September 19-20, 2017. Finalists will be announced by July 7, 2017 and invited to the conference.
DSM's Connecting Bright Innovations 2017 is the fifh in a series of Innovation Partnering Conferences focused on human health and nutrition. Previous events include two in New Jersey, and one each in Switzerland and Japan and have led to successful collaborations between DSM and attendees, and equity investments by DSM Venturing, including at least seven ongoing partnerships with DSM divisions and at least two equity investments by DSM Venturing.
DSM is seeking entries for innovative technologies and products with both near term (<3 years to commercialization) and longer term (>3 years to commercialization) applications in the following areas of interest:
- Sugar reduction and natural alternative sweeteners
- Bio-preservation solutions for food and beverages
- Salt reduction and other natural taste modulation solutions
- Solutions to improve digestive health and bio-availability
- Food chain efficiency and food waste reduction solutions
- Fermentation and enzymatic technologies for new ingredients
- The role of new proteins in healthier, better tasting, more sustainable food products and production systems
DSM's Innovation Partnering Conferences include presentations from senior DSM executives on how DSM collaborates with entrepreneurs at all stages of the supply chain, works to co-develop products and invests in startups with innovative human health and nutrition solutions.
Each invited presenting company that completes the application and screening process will present a 15 minute overview followed by 30 minutes of discussion with senior DSM personnel, including DSM executives from R&D, Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Regulatory and DSM Venturing.
Presenting companies will be assigned mentors from Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) and DSM to help develop their presentation prior to the conference. Post-event mentoring from a DSM executive will be available on a case by case basis and all selected candidates will be considered for an investment by DSM Venturing or for another type of collaboration with DSM.
A selection committee of DSM and NCN executives will evaluate and interact with applicants to select and prepare the 10-12 invited companies.
The application process and participation is free.
Applications are due by June 23, 2017.
All travel arrangements will be the responsibility of the conference attendees.
NCN is partnering with DSM to support the selection process and production of this meeting. For questions or assistance on the application process and potential outcomes, please contact mdovbish@nutritioncapital.com
Each invited presenting company that completes the application and screening process will present a 15 minute overview followed by 30 minutes of discussion with senior DSM personnel, including DSM executives from R&D, Innovation, Sales & Marketing, Regulatory and DSM Venturing.
Presenting companies will be assigned mentors from Nutrition Capital Network (NCN) and DSM to help develop their presentation prior to the conference. Post-event mentoring from a DSM executive will be available on a case by case basis and all selected candidates will be considered for an investment by DSM Venturing or for another type of collaboration with DSM.
A selection committee of DSM and NCN executives will evaluate and interact with applicants to select and prepare the 10-12 invited companies.
The application process and participation is free.
Applications are due by June 23, 2017.
All travel arrangements will be the responsibility of the conference attendees.
NCN is partnering with DSM to support the selection process and production of this meeting. For questions or assistance on the application process and potential outcomes, please contact mdovbish@nutritioncapital.com