Foodpreneur Hub

What is Foodpreneur Hub?

It is the place where the agri-food industry develops, experiments, and collaborates with specialists in an innovative environment equipped with advanced technology.

From food concept to launch-ready prototype

Do you have a promising food concept, but lack the facilities or specialist knowledge to move forward? Foodpreneur Hub gives you access to professional product development facilities, food specialists, and a flexible development programme designed to turn your ideas into a market-ready product.

Whether you lack the right equipment or the knowledge to develop your recipe, Foodpreneur Hub can deliver. We support you in developing climate-friendly solutions, focusing on innovative protein sources, upcycling production waste, and utilizing side streams.

As part of Foodpreneur Hub, you get access not only to an advanced development kitchen but also to advisors who will collaborate with you on everything from climate-based product development and consumer studies to labeling and legislation.

Don't let the many challenges stop you

As an SME in the agri-food industry, the challenges, regulations, and decisions are many. Perhaps you can see yourself in some of the common issues we hear about?

• "I cannot produce enough quantity for consumer testing."
• "I don't know if my product meets consumer expectations."
• "I am unsure about the required shelf life."
• "How can I produce enough for the initial launch?"
• "How do I achieve the right taste and mouthfeel?"
• "How do I ensure my product can be produced in large quantities?"
• "How do I know if my recipe is safe and compliant with regulations?"
• "I lack research funding to develop my product."
• "I lack professional guidance and feedback on my product."
• "I have ground to a halt."
• "I don't have access to the necessary equipment."
• "I lack technical knowledge."

Faster answers to your questions — reaching the finish line quicker with your food product

Is there anything that kills motivation more than constantly hitting roadblocks? At Foodpreneur Hub, our specialists not only help you move forward when you encounter challenges but also prepare you so you can scale and grow faster.

• Gain valuable insights and access to knowledge across all aspects of your product development, from initial idea to product launch.
• Develop a scalable process that won't hold you back in the future.
• Use our facilities to produce small batches of food-grade quality for consumer testing and other purposes.
• Get help selecting the right ingredients for your specific product, balancing price, taste, and shelf life to match your target group's expectations.
• Avoid recalls by keeping food safety and labeling fully compliant.

What is included in your development programme?

You get a flexible 3-day programme in Foodture Lab® (to be completed within 3 months) which includes:

• Full access to professional product development facilities and equipment.
• 6 hours of specialist consultancy covering areas like product development, shelf-life, food safety, labelling, side-stream optimisation, and funding.

Note: 1 hour on Day 1 is reserved for a safety and facility introduction. Additional days, analyses, and consulting hours can be purchased as needed.

Are you a Foodpreneur?

Do you have an idea for the food product of the future? Maybe you have made the first prototypes in your own kitchen, but cannot go any further because you lack the required knowledge and facilities?

As a Foodpreneur, you dream of bringing your product to life, but need knowledge and help to:

• Develop your product and processes with a focus on quality and food safety.
• Optimize your product's taste and texture.
• Test consumer attitudes and preferences toward your product.
• Produce your product on a larger scale with consistent quality every time.
• Select the right packaging and ensure that labeling complies with current legislation.
• Test and improve the shelf life of your food product.
• Calculate your product's carbon footprint.
• Apply for research and development funding.

Our specialists, your collaboration partners

As a member of our Foodpreneur Hub, a wide range of our specialists are available to act as sounding boards and advisors. With their respective areas of expertise, you can consult with them as your process and needs evolve.

Our specialists cover the fields of: product development, consumer insights, sustainability, production, shelf life, food safety, labeling, and funding.

On a daily basis, you will work in the same building as the experts who are developing the food of the future. We collaborate with large segments of the Danish food industry and have more than 75 years of experience in developing food for the future. The Danish Technological Institute thrives on innovation and new technology; therefore, our specialists have extensive experience with development and innovation across a wide range of food products.

To find out more about Foodpreneur Hub and whether it is right for you at this time, please reach out to Mike O'Brien Smed at mkbs@dti.dk or 72203530.