What could we do together based on Food 2.0 project?
The first leading company project related to food systems is called Food 2.0. It is led by Valio and funded by Business Finland.
In this event Food 2.0 project guides us to explore the possibilities of co-creation for companies.
You will get an opportunity to seek cooperation opportunities with Valio and other participants. The event is aimed at companies and RDI organizations that work with the food systems. You can operate in the food sector or be an operator offering technology and service solutions for the food systems.
In addition to presenting the objectives and work packages of the Food 2.0 project, opportunities for cooperation will be discussed and brainstormed together.
Program
8.50-11.15 Opportunity to visit development platforms and laboratories in Seinäjoki region
8.50-9.50 Foodwest Oy: Pilot factory
Foodwest is a development company that helps both small and large players in the industry to develop their business and seek growth. We give momentum to food industry operators who want to grow into pioneers. We are specialists in the field – we know the business, consumer world and the entire arc of product development. Our offices are in three locations. Our main office is in Seinäjoki, where our pilot factory, which was completed in 2019, is located. In addition, we have branches in Tampere and Helsinki.
Address: Kärryväylä 4, Seinäjoki
More information: foodwest.fi
10.15-11.15 Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences: SeAMK Food Labs
At Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, there are two food research groups: the food safety and food technology research group and the sustainable and responsible food production research group. SeAMK Food Labs serves as a platform for education, research and pilot projects in the development of food production. It covers laboratory environments for all areas of expertise in the food chain, all under one roof at SeAMK’s Seinäjoki campus. Our expertise covers the entire life cycle of the food industry – from cultivation to finished product or service concepts.
Address: Kampusranta, Frami A, Seinäjoki (foodlabs.seamk.fi/sijainti)
More information: foodlabs.seamk.fi
11.15 Lunch (own expense)
12.00 Welcome
Development of food systems in the Seinäjoki region
Getting to know each other (shortly)
12.15 Ecosystems and their opportunities for companies
Food 2.0 Program: Working together to build a new, sustainable food system, Veera Virtanen, Valio
Ecosystem funding for partners – co-innovation and co-research, Jarkko Piirto, Business Finland
13.15 Greetings from the regions: opportunities for cooperation
Seinäjoki region (Into Seinäjoki, SeAMK, Foodwest)
Viexpo
Other regions/ cities
13.45 Coffee break & networking
14.15 Group discussions and innovation inspired by the Food 2.0 project themes
Future products
Technology transformation
Regenerative production
Circular economy and resource efficiency
16.00 End of the day
A leading company project (Veturi) – what is it?
Business Finland finances so-called leading company projects (Veturi), which respond to the significant challenges of the future and have a significant impact on the growth of Finland’s competitiveness. With the help of projects, companies create ecosystems that promote more R&D activities in Finland, create more jobs and new business. In addition to leading companies, Business Finland also finances business partners belonging to the ecosystem.
Food 2.0
Food 2.0 is an extensive research, development and innovation project, aiming to create a Finnish nature-smart food system in which growth, profitability and added value are built on the basis of sustainable production. The Food 2.0 project has been granted EUR 10 million funding in Business Finland’s challenge competition for leading companies. Valio is the first food company that Business Finland has chosen as a leading company.
What kind of opportunities do the projects provide for the companies?
Business Finland offers funding for R&D projects that belong to the road maps of the leading projects (Veturi). The road maps are leading companies’ visions of what kind of solutions, technology and know-how are needed to achieve the goals. The funding is intended for joint projects between companies and between companies and research organizations.