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.
Ellie Wang
Julia Felder
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.
Danica Sun
Calla Doh
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.
Shuli Rosenfeld
Lauren Ho
Nicholle Tan
Harrison Herz