Good Food Makers 2026 Startup Programme

About

A structured eight-week incubation program designed for startups focusing on food technology, offering collaboration with Barilla teams and access to real operational data to develop proof-of-concept projects. Participants will engage in a co-development process that culminates in a Demo Day presentation, showcasing their innovative solutions to industry challenges.

Benefits

• 💼Operational Data Access
  Access to real operational data and industrial use cases
• 🤝Collaboration Opportunities
  Direct collaboration with Barilla teams
• 🎤Demo Day Presentation
  Development of proof-of-concept projects culminating in a Demo Day presentation

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups and innovative companies from any country
• Focus on food technology, industrial process intelligence, or functional nutrition
• Prepared to test solutions through a structured, execution-focused program

Participation Commitments

• Must engage in an eight-week co-development process starting with an in-person kick-off at Barilla’s headquarters in Parma, Italy
• Active participation in developing solutions and presenting results is required
• Commitment to work with real operational data throughout the program

Target Region

Global

Target Sector

Food & Beverage