Krinova Incubator & Science Park and Livsmedelsakademin join Foodtech Innovation Network to strengthen long-term development

Foodtech Innovation Network continues to grow and welcomes Livsmedelsakademin and Krinova Incubator & Science Park as new partners in the project. Together, the partners are taking a joint step toward building a long-term structure that ensures the continued development, quality and relevance of Foodtech Innovation Network.

Since its launch in 2019, Foodtech Innovation Network has been operated as an EU-funded project. The project period is now approaching its conclusion. Over the past years, the network has established itself as a key platform for Swedish foodtech, with more than 120 companies active in the community and three successfully delivered Foodtech Forum events bringing together innovators, investors and industry partners from across the country.

Region Skåne, as the regional development authority, has identified Livsmedelsakademin and Krinova Incubator & Science Park as particularly well suited to contribute to the long-term management and further development of Foodtech Innovation Network. By involving the new partners already at this stage, the project creates favourable conditions for a smooth transition to future responsibility, while also strengthening the initiative in the short term.

Both organisations will contribute expertise in communication, administration and company support, and their staff will be gradually integrated into the project’s ongoing work. The aim is to deepen the understanding of Foodtech Innovation Network’s activities, strengthen engagement with companies and ensure that the valuable community built over time can continue to grow while maintaining a high level of quality.

– We are very pleased to welcome Livsmedelsakademin and Krinova Incubator & Science Park to the project. Their expertise and commitment strengthen our joint efforts and represent an important step in securing the future development of Foodtech Innovation Network, says Eva Jilkén, Project Manager, Foodtech Innovation Network.

– We are delighted to join the project and look forward to working alongside the other partners to contribute to a strong and sustainable development of the Swedish foodtech ecosystem, says Evert Nilsson, Head of the Project Office, Krinova Incubator & Science Park.

– Becoming part of Foodtech Innovation Network enables us to support companies more closely while contributing to the long-term structure needed for innovation environments to continue to grow, says Cecilia Gannedahl, CEO, Livsmedelsakademin.

Foodtech Innovation Network

Foodtech Innovation Network is a national collaboration platform that accelerates the development of sustainable solutions within the food sector. By bringing together companies, research environments, testbeds, investors, and industry partners, FIN creates conditions for innovation, growth, and transformation across the entire value chain.
Foodtech Innovation Network is driven to strengthen Sweden’s competitiveness and contribute to a more resilient and sustainable food system.

The work with Foodtech Innovation Network is carried out in close collaboration between

Region Skåne, Almi Sydsverige, innovation Skåne, LTH, Malmö Stad, Lunds Universitet, Livsmedelsakademin and Krinova Incubator & Science Park

For more information, please contact

Eva Jilkén

Project Manager | Foodtech Innovation Network
+46 (0)72 220 71 44
eva.jilken@skane.se