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Idea Incubator

An integrated incubator program that supports student-led food systems research and early-stage entrepreneurial ventures.

Each year a new cohort is selected of student entrepreneurs and researchers.

The selection process takes place at the annual Festival through the Startup Incubator Event and Research Incubator Event.

2024 Idea Incubator Startups

EcoFerm

EcoFerm builds educational content and hands-on activities that demystify the science of plant-based meat analogs and encourages exploration of STEM concepts through food.

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Ellie Wang

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Julia Felder

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Roka Kakehi

RewardLeaves

RewardLeaves is committed to creating pathways and inspiring a future where sustainable, plant-centric eating is accessible to and embraced by everyone.

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Danica Sun

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Calla Doh

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Jyotsna Harikrishna

Sfrinkle

Sfrinkle's mission is to reduce food waste by upcycling leftover crops from the agricultural industry into functional powders, providing farmers with additional streams of income while promoting a circular economy.

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Shuli Rosenfeld

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Lauren Ho

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Nicholle Tan

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Harrison Herz

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