FOODTECH
EMPRENDE
AWARDS
The FoodTech Emprende Awards recognises entrepreneurial projects that contribute to technological innovation in the transformation and/or conservation of food and/or beverages.
This award contributes to the promotion of creative projects developed by entrepreneurial companies in the sector of machinery, technology and ingredients for the food industry. Innovation must mean a substantial improvement in utility or applicability that adds value and relevance to the company and society.
PARTICIPATION CATEGORIES
Impact on transformation and/or conservation
Impact on sustainability and/or circular economy
Impact on health and/or well-being
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2026 WINNERS
health and/or well-being
DARWIN Bioprospecting Excellence, SL
NEXTMEAT: modular micro-extrusion platform for the sustainable fibrillar transformation of next-generation alternative proteins.
sustainability and/or circular economy
Ingredalia SL
SULFORAPHARN SMART: plataforma de sulforafà bioactiu per a la nova generació d’aliments funcionals
Smartagro
IOVI Intelligent Vision
INESCUBE PROTECT LAB & PROTECT LINE: automated quality control to improve food safety and optimise process costs
transformation and/or conservation
NOVAMEAT TECH SL
NEXTMEAT: modular micro-extrusion platform for the sustainable fibrillar transformation of next-generation alternative proteins.
2026 FINALISTS
BeeTechnology
FoodGuard: a natural bee-derived biopreservative that extends the shelf life and safety of fresh meat.
Beniu Soluciones SL
OCBs by BENIU: precise and traceable aerial application of biological control organisms using agricultural drones
Bio2Coat
Edible coatings and sustainable packaging to reduce food waste
BLUANA BIZKAIA SL
From Sea to Table: Vegan Sashimi for a Healthy Ocean
CLIC RECYCLE S.L
CLIC TERRA
COLORSENSING, S.L.
ColorSensing: smart packaging platform for end-to-end food quality monitoring and tracking throughout the supply chain.
DARWIN Bioprospecting Excellence, SL
NEXTMEAT: modular micro-extrusion platform for the sustainable fibrillar transformation of next-generation alternative proteins
Datirs
DATIRS: a healthy, caffeine-free beverage made from date pits (upcycling and circular economy)
EFFI SUSTAINABILITY S.L.
Effikitchen: technology and data to reduce food waste and accelerate circular gastronomy in professional kitchens
ETRIA BY BASETIS
ETRIA: objective olive quality certification using computer vision and artificial intelligence
FRESIMPLE SL
Fresimple: circular platform for the integrated valorisation of locally sourced milk
Gavan Technologies Ltd
Fatrix is a food technology developed by Gavan that transforms vegetable oils into a functional fat matrix.
Genky Innovations S.L.
New Blood by Genky
TECNOLOGIAHIELOGEL SL
Flash cooling of food using HIELOGEL
IOVI Intelligent Vision
INESCUBE PROTECT LAB & PROTECT LINE: automated quality control to enhance food safety and optimise process costs
ISIFARMER SL
Urban Vertical Farming as a Service (UVFaaS)
Ingredalia SL​
SULFORAPHARN SMART: bioactive sulforaphane platform for the next generation of functional foods
MISO
Operational intelligence to protect margins and drive growth with every order
Natural Fonan SL
FONAN: complete nutrition solutions, including healthy and functional meal replacement shakes, combining quality, scientific evidence and convenience.
NOIET FOODS S.R.L.
Clean-label fermented ingredients that replace synthetic additives with healthier and more sustainable alternatives.
NOVAMEAT TECH SL​
NEXTMEAT: modular micro-extrusion platform for the sustainable fibrillar transformation of next-generation alternative proteins
PALLET SURE, S.L.
FIXBOX provides efficient mechanical fixing that reduces operational times and ensures product protection during transport.
Poseidonada SL
Poseidona
Rafinade SLU
Rafinade: fermented craft soda technology for shelf-stable premium beverages
SANAIR GLOBAL TECH SL
KEEPCOOL
Savor Fresh Snacks
TIU- THE BEST SNACK
Sosa Ingredients, S.L.U.
PROMAYO: a blend of powdered ingredients that, when combined with water and oil, transforms into a creamy and stable emulsion that can be customised to taste.
Urtech Water S.L.
URAPHEX: CRS (Circular Recovery System)
Veganic Nature, S.L
Veganic Food Care
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