10 Startups Shaping the Future of Food

Edited by The VEGPRENEUR Team

The plant-based and alternative protein sector continues to evolve—and ProVeg Incubator is once again at the forefront of that innovation. The world’s leading incubator for plant-based, cultivated, and fermentation-based startups has just announced its 13th cohort: ten groundbreaking companies from around the world, each working to redefine what’s possible in food.

From precision-fermented dairy proteins to AI-driven production and upcycled ingredients, here’s a closer look at the startups joining this influential program:

• Updairy (Brazil + Singapore)

  Producing whey protein through precision fermentation with filamentous fungi, offering a sustainable alternative to traditional dairy proteins.

• Freundeskreis (Austria)

  Crafting plant-based cheese alternatives made from upcycled apricot kernels—tackling both food waste and the demand for better vegan cheeses.

• Planeat (Poland)

  Creating plant-based seafood and meat products that deliver on taste and texture while addressing the environmental challenges of traditional animal agriculture.

• Finally Foods (Israel)

  Using molecular farming technology to grow casein—the key protein in dairy—inside potatoes, paving the way for next-generation dairy alternatives.

• ProFillet (Canada)

  Developing a plant-based white fish alternative to meet the growing global appetite for sustainable seafood.

• Meatless Kingdom (Indonesia)

  Innovating a variety of plant-based meat products inspired by local and global cuisines.

• MycoVibes Biotech (Poland)

  Producing biomass-fermented mycoproteins to serve as the foundation for the next generation of meat alternatives.

• KaYama Foods (Israel)

  Engineering a novel plant-based fat ingredient designed to enhance the taste, texture, and culinary performance of alt-protein products.

• Brew Bites (Germany)

  Transforming brewing industry byproducts into upcycled, plant-based protein chunks—an exciting play on circular economy principles.

• Mindful FÜD (Canada)

  Creating a plant-based honey alternative that delivers the sweetness and functionality of conventional honey without relying on bees.

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Throughout the ProVeg Incubator program, these startups will gain access to expert mentoring, tailored strategic support, funding, and in-kind services. The program culminates in an exclusive Demo Day where founders pitch their solutions to a curated audience of leading investors, strategic partners, and industry stakeholders.

As the alternative protein space grows increasingly competitive, ProVeg’s 13th cohort highlights where the next big opportunities lie: scalable production methods, functional ingredients, and innovative approaches to sustainability. Each of these companies is not just launching new products—they’re building the blueprint for the future of food.

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