The 9th edition of BFFood selects 14 projects for its incubation phase

• Following a record-breaking edition with 80 applications, the Galician foodtech accelerator has selected 14 innovative projects for its incubation phase.

The Business Factory Food (BFFood) is adding 14 new projects to its entrepreneurial ecosystem, having concluded the incubation call for its 9th edition with a record 80 applications. Over the next three months, the selected initiatives will participate in a program designed to develop their proposals, validate their market potential, and establish the foundations for their business models.

The projects stand out for their ability to address some of the key challenges in the food sector, with proposals focused on areas such as sustainability, the circular economy, and new product development: 

1.   NADA-UP. Valorization of fruit and vegetable discards into traceable bioactive ingredients using supercritical CO₂.
2.   VYRA+. A new category in premium supplementation.
3.   Miso. B2B commercial operational intelligence for the food industry.
4.   CHIA ORA. A hydrated chia-based beverage.
5.   MALVA. Functional pizza: higher in protein and fiber.
6.   ChimeraSAP. A biodegradable superabsorbent material for food packaging absorbent pads.
7.   RAMRAGE EDRINKS. A functional beverage for functional-fitness athletes, developed within the training environment itself.
8.   ECO-HA. Transforming dairy permeate into a high-value functional food ingredient.
9.   MARZIANOS. Functional snacks and healthy incentives.
10.   ENROLAMAR. From regulatory compliance to origin standards for seafood products.
11.   BIOCABA. A natural antifungal coating for the post-harvest preservation of fruit.
12.   NOURA. Plant-based protein from sprouted legumes—digestible and soy-free: a new food category.
13.   THE OMELET SANDWICH. A high-quality omelet sandwich with an extended shelf life, designed for convenience retail channels.
14.   NutriCob₁₂: more bioavailable, more effective.

•  The Incubation Process

During the incubation process, selected projects will gain access to training provided by the three Galician universities, personalized strategic guidance, and networking opportunities. These resources will enable them to further define their products and services, validate their proposals, and explore new development opportunities.

With this latest selection, BFFood continues to expand its food entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem, connecting new initiatives with the expertise and key stakeholders in the sector to foster their development from within Galicia.

• 9th Edition: The Consolidation Phase Remains Open

Applications for the consolidation phase of the 9th edition of BFFood are open until November 17th. You can review all requirements, terms, and participation details in the program guidelines.

Business Factory Food (BFFood) is a program specialized in fostering entrepreneurship and innovation within the Galician food sector; it is promoted by the Xunta de Galicia -through Igape and XesGalicia- and driven by the Galician Food Cluster, with the participation of leading companies in the sector.