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
L. CORYNIFORMIS DWN951: postbiotic as a barrier against microplastics in the human intestine
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: Automatic detection and identification of the chemical composition of food (pathogens, toxins, etc.) to enhance food quality and safety, in real time and across 100% of production.
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 TERRAÂ is a biodegradable agricultural mulch made from recycled hair and plant fibres that replaces plastic, retains moisture, reduces water consumption, limits weed growth and reduces the need for labour.
COLORSENSING, S.L.
ColorSensing: smart packaging platform for end-to-end food quality monitoring and tracking throughout the supply chain
DARWIN Bioprospecting Excellence, SL
L. CORYNIFORMIS DWN951: postbiotic as a barrier against microplastics in the human intestine
Datirs
DATIRS: a healthy, caffeine-free beverage made from date pits (upcycling and circular economy)
EFFIWASTE
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
FONAN
FONAN: a brand of functional shakes designed to meet different health and wellbeing goals, from weight management and women’s nutrition to sports performance. Practical, complete solutions that combine scientific evidence and innovation to improve everyday nutrition.
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: Automatic detection and identification of the chemical composition of food (pathogens, toxins, etc.) to enhance food quality and safety, in real time and across 100% of production
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
NOIET FOODS S.R.L.
NOIET develops multifunctional clean-label fermented ingredients with protein, fibre an natural preservative and antioxidant properties
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
Transforms seaweed into high-value ingredients for the nutraceutical, cosmetics and food industries
Rafinade SLU
Rafinade: fermented craft soda technology for shelf-stable premium beverages
SANAIR GLOBAL TECH SL
KeepCool: preservation technologies that combine the reduction of environmental microbial load with ethylene control to extend the shelf life of fresh food and reduce losses during storage, transport and distribution
Savor Fresh Snacks
TIU transforms traditional raïm de pastor into a tasty and distinctive pickled snack. A five-flavour range that brings a local product back to the table and makes it appealing to today’s consumers through an attractive and convenient format
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.
URACRS: Efficient, cost-effective and sustainable industrial process water regeneration without chemicals
Veganic Nature, S.L
Veganic Food Care
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