What FoodTech Hub Latam does

FoodTech Hub Latam is a private, for-profit innovation ecosystem founded in 2017 and headquartered in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. The company connects all actors of the food value chain — large food and beverage corporates (Mondelez, JBS, Nestlé, Unilever, Danone, Cargill, Kraft Heinz, Givaudan, Bühler, Duas Rodas, M. Dias Branco, Novonesis, Leistritz, among others), agrifoodtech startups, universities, research institutes (EMBRAPA, Fraunhofer, ITA), investors, and government — through a portfolio of membership, acceleration, education, and event programs. It claims to be the principal agrifoodtech hub in Latin America, operating the VII edition of its flagship International FoodTech Forum as of May 2026 and having served 100+ startups cumulatively.

The company's core offerings are Membership FTH (corporate annual subscriptions with Essential and Knowledge tiers bundling events, mentorship, Academy access, and quarterly matchmaking), Startup Signature (startup subscription plans at R$742.90–R$1,612.90/month), the Food Accelerator Network (a 2–3 month program operated as the only EIT Food FAN hub outside Europe), Foodtech Academy (paid executive courses such as Design Thinking at R$2,600/participant), and a portfolio of challenges and events including the Food Loss Challenge with Bayer Brazil. There is no proprietary software platform — the underlying technology is the member portal (member.foodtechhub.com.br), FTH News media property (fthnews.com.br), and a network of 15+ international cluster and university partners that creates matchmaking and pipeline value.

Monetization combines recurring subscriptions (corporate and startup tiers), transaction-based revenue (10% matchmaking success fee on closed deals), professional services (FAN program, Academy courses), and event-driven revenue. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by the annual Forum/Expo in Campinas, quarterly member-only Café com Inovação events, and direct sales via WhatsApp and the member portal. International expansion is channeled through the NIZO/Food Innovation Park Netherlands partnership (2026) and EIT Food's pan-European network, connecting Latam biodiverse assets to European scientific and corporate infrastructure.

Name

FoodTech Hub Latam

Legal name

Foodtech hub latam

Website

https://foodtechhub.com.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

FoodTech Hub Latam is a Campinas, Brazil-based private innovation ecosystem connecting food and beverage corporates, agrifoodtech startups, universities, and investors across Latin America via corporate memberships (Membership FTH), startup subscriptions (Startup Signature), the EIT Food Accelerator Network hub, the Foodtech Academy, and the annual International FoodTech Forum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Campinas

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Institutional Membership Fees: Annual membership fees paid by food industry companies (large corporates) and institutions. Tiers include Essential (participation in events, national mentorship, Academy access) and Business (expositor access, international mentorship, quarterly matchmaking). Membership provides ongoing access to the innovation ecosystem, networking, and services.
2. Startup Signature Program: Subscription-based startup acceleration program with monthly plans (Starter at R$742.90/month, Business at R$1,612.90/month) offering mentorship, Academy access, matchmaking, and event participation. Over 100 startups have participated.
3. Food Accelerator Network (EIT FAN): Up to 3-month acceleration program for early-stage agrifoodtech startups in partnership with EIT Food. Provides technology validation, investment readiness support, and potential SAFE investment. Supported by the European Union.
4. Foodtech Academy Executive Education: Fee-for-service executive courses delivered online, including a Design Thinking course at R$2,600 (or R$260/month in 12 installments) taught by international experts like Andy Zynga. Additional imersões (in-person immersions) are bundled into membership packages.
5. Matchmaking Success Fee: When a startup closes a deal or round resulting from a FTH matchmaking session, a 10% success fee is charged on the value of the closed deal, project, or funding round.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

FoodTech Hub Latam operates an innovation ecosystem that connects actors across the food value chain (industries, startups, universities, investors, government) through corporate memberships, startup acceleration programs, executive education courses, innovation challenges, and large-scale events. It generates revenue primarily through tiered institutional memberships, bundled startup support subscriptions (Startup Signature), an EU-supported acceleration program (Food Accelerator Network in partnership with EIT Food), executive education courses, and matchmaking success fees on closed startup deals.

Product overview

FoodTech Hub Latam operates as an innovation ecosystem platform rather than a single product, offering multiple interconnected services. The core offering includes Membership FTH (corporate membership with innovation services), Startup Signature (startup acceleration programs), and the Food Accelerator Network (EIT Food partnership program). Supporting these are the Foodtech Academy (educational courses), FTH News Portal (industry news), Desafios (innovation challenges), and Events (FoodTech Forum, FoodTech Expo, Cafe com Inovacao, Forum Latino Americano de Ecossistemas). The ecosystem connects industries, startups, universities, investors, and government to transform innovation into business across Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Startup Signature: Comprehensive support program for foodtech and agtech startups in Latin America, providing mentorship, networking, and strategic partnerships.
• Membership FTH
• Food Accelerator Network (FAN)
• Foodtech Academy

Products and services

• Membership FTH Corporate membership program providing exclusive access to innovation services including Connect (expert identification), Hunting (talent discovery), Research (market research), Innovation Day workshops, the proprietary Innovation Business Model methodology, and Media exposure across Latin America for large food and beverage companies.
• Startup Signature Subscription-based comprehensive startup support program for foodtech and agtech startups in Latin America, offering national and international mentorship, networking access, event participation/exhibitor access, Foodtech Academy immersions, quarterly matchmaking with large companies, market research, and validation feedback. Available in Starter (R$742.90/month) and Business (R$1,612.90/month) tiers.
• Food Accelerator Network (FAN) Up to 3-month acceleration program developed in partnership with EIT Food that helps early-stage agrifoodtech startups validate technology, develop products, connect with investors, and prepare for market entry through masterclasses, mentorship, access to research infrastructure, and Demo Days including the EIT Food Venture Summit.
• Foodtech Academy Educational platform offering specialized executive courses in the agri-food sector, including a 1-day live online Design Thinking course (R$2,600) taught by international foodtech experts like Andy Zynga, Ph.D. Course access is provided for 12 months post-completion.

Quantifiable outcome

• Startups that participate in events and conferences have 23% more chances of securing investment (referenced as industry benchmark)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

50 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• NIZO Food ResearchflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026FoodTech Hub Latam formalized a strategic collaboration with NIZO Food Research (a private, independent food research and innovation organization with 75+ years of history, operating Europe's largest open-access food pilot plant including precision fermentation up to 10,000 liters) and Food Innovation Park Netherlands, during the VII International FoodTech Forum in Campinas on May 27, 2026. The partnership is built on four pillars: (1) accelerating sustainable food innovation with global relevance, (2) supporting the growth and scale-up of science-based startups, (3) enabling pre-competitive collaboration between industry, academia, and government, and (4) strengthening innovation ecosystems in both regions. Joint R&D projects, acceleration programs, European grant opportunities, and matchmaking between Brazilian companies and Dutch partners are planned.
• Food Innovation Park NetherlandsflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026FoodTech Hub Latam formalized a strategic collaboration with Food Innovation Park Netherlands (located in the heart of the Dutch Food Valley, on the same site as NIZO) and NIZO Food Research during the VII International FoodTech Forum on May 27, 2026. The Food Innovation Park offers expertise, technology, scale-up infrastructure, and networking to accelerate food innovation. Companies operating there have access to a consolidated network of experts, partners, and stakeholders across Europe.
• EIT FoodflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2023EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) is a flagship EU-supported acceleration program for agrifoodtech startups. FoodTech Hub Latam is the only FAN hub outside Europe, enabling Brazilian startups to access EIT Food's pan-European network of mentors, investors, corporate partners, and infrastructure. The program runs for up to 3 months and includes technology validation, investment readiness, and access to Demo Days and the EIT Food Venture Summit. The FAN is supported by the European Union.
• Bayer BrazilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBayer Brazil co-organizes the annual Food Loss Challenge with FoodTech Hub Latam, launched on World Food Day. The challenge invites startups to present solutions related to food loss both inside and outside the field, promoting innovation in the food loss and waste reduction space.
• Mondelez International BrazilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMondelez International Brazil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in events, startup collaborations, and sharing innovation insights. Listed as a member company and referenced in testimonials about the Brazilian food industry building a strong innovation ecosystem.
• Nestlé BrazilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNestlé Brazil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, with active participation including R&D involvement. Referenced as a member company and in testimonials about the innovation ecosystem's success.
• Danone BrazilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDanone Brazil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in ecosystem activities and events.
• Duas RodascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerDuas Rodas is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, referenced as a success case in startup-corporate collaboration.
• M. Dias BrancocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerM. Dias Branco is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, referenced as a success case in startup-corporate collaboration.
• Givaudan BrazilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGivaudan Brazil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• Cargill BrazilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCargill Brazil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• Bühler Group BrazilcoreTechnology or IntegrationBühler Group Brazil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, providing technology and integration capabilities to the food industry innovation network.
• Kraft Heinz BrazilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKraft Heinz Brazil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• Unilever BrazilcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUnilever Brazil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in ecosystem activities.
• IntegralmedicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntegralmedica is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• JBScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerJBS is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in ecosystem activities.
• Yara BrasilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYara Brasil is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• BT Ventures (B Tomorrow)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerBT Ventures (B Tomorrow) is a member of the FoodTech Hub Latam ecosystem, participating in the innovation ecosystem.
• ABIA (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Alimentos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABIA is a partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, representing the Brazilian food industry and contributing to the ecosystem's industry connections.
• Eatable AdventurescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEatable Adventures is an international food innovation accelerator and partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, contributing international expertise and connections to the ecosystem.
• Food Valley (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Valley in the Netherlands is a partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, contributing to international food innovation ecosystem connections.
• Fraunhofer InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFraunhofer Institute is a partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, providing access to world-class food science and technology research capabilities.
• EMBRAPA (Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEMBRAPA is a partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, providing Brazilian agricultural and food research expertise to the ecosystem.
• UNESP (Universidade Estadual Paulista)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNESP is a university partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, contributing research capabilities and talent to the innovation ecosystem.
• FEA UNICAMP (Faculdade de Economia, Administração e Contabilidade da UNICAMP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEA UNICAMP is a university partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, contributing academic research and talent to the ecosystem. FTH Latam's events (including the VII International FoodTech Forum) are held at PUC-Campinas.
• Mauá (Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstituto Mauá de Tecnologia is a university/technology institute partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• UFSM (Universidade Federal de Santa Maria)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUFSM is a university partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• ITA (Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos - SP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerITA (Instituto de Tecnologia de Alimentos) is a food technology research institute partner of FoodTech Hub Latam in São Paulo, contributing specialized R&D capabilities.
• Pole Valorial (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPole Valorial is a French food innovation cluster partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, contributing European food industry connections.
• Vitagora (France)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVitagora is a French food innovation taste and nutrition cluster partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• Cluster Alimentario de Galicia (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCluster Alimentario de Galicia is a Spanish food cluster partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• Vitartis (Spain)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVitartis is a Spanish biotech/food association partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• InovCluster (Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInovCluster is a Portuguese food innovation cluster partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• Wagralim (Belgium)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWagralim is a Belgian food innovation consortium partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• Agroalim (Portugal)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgroalim is a Portuguese agro-food cluster partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• New Frontiers in Food (Europe)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Frontiers in Food is a European food innovation initiative partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• The Kitchen HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Kitchen Hub is a food innovation hub partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• Ecosystem NavigatorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem Navigators is a strategic partner of FoodTech Hub Latam in ecosystem development.
• University of Guelph (Canada)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Guelph is an international academic partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, contributing Canadian food/agriculture research capabilities.
• Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University (China)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFujian Agriculture and Forestry University (FJNU) is an international academic partner of FoodTech Hub Latam in China.
• Xunta de Galicia (Spain)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerXunta de Galicia is a regional government partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, contributing governmental support and connections in Spain.
• ABIR (Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Refrigerantes)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABIR is a trade association partner of FoodTech Hub Latam representing the Brazilian beverage industry.
• ABRE (Associação Brasileira de Embalagens)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABRE is a packaging industry association partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• ABIAM (Associação Brasileira da Indústria de Amidos e Massas)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABIAM is a starch and pasta industry association partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• ABIMAPI (Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Massas Alimentícias e Biscoitos)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerABIMAPI is a pasta and biscuit industry association partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• EsalqtecminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEsalqtec is a technology park/incubator associated with ESALQ/USP partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• Akatu (Instituto Akatu)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAkatu is a Brazilian nonprofit organization focused on sustainable consumption, listed as a partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• PwC BrazilcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPwC Brazil is listed as a partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, providing consulting and professional services expertise to the ecosystem.
• Aka FoodsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAka Foods is a food innovation company listed as a partner of FoodTech Hub Latam.
• FIC (Food Innovation Campus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood Innovation Campus (FIC) is listed as a partner of FoodTech Hub Latam, connected to the broader Food Innovation Park ecosystem.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• HATCH Blue: Aquaculture and alternative protein accelerator with cohorts in Norway, Singapore, and beyond; competes with FTH Latam for agrifoodtech startup mindshare and corporate open-innovation pipelines.
• Foodhack: Global food innovation community running meetups, summits, and accelerator-style programs; comparable in community-led GTM and event-driven engagement model to FTH Latam.
• Big Idea Ventures: US/Singapore-based alt-protein and food tech VC with accelerator cohorts; comparable as a competitor for agrifoodtech startup deal flow and a complementary investor for FTH Latam's matchmaking funnel.
• Eatable Adventures: Madrid-based food innovation accelerator and investor running global startup acceleration programs; directly comparable to FTH Latam's Startup Signature and FAN offerings and is already an FTH Latam partner.
• Forward Fooding: London-based food tech innovation platform operating the FoodTech 500 ranking and corporate-startup matchmaking; mirrors FTH Latam's ecosystem-curation and corporate-scoping model.
• The Kitchen Hub: Food innovation hub connecting corporates, startups, and investors; operates an ecosystem model directly comparable to FTH Latam and is already an FTH Latam partner.
• Startupbootcamp FoodTech: Global accelerator network with food tech programs (e.g., Italy/Rome); competes for the same international cohort of foodtech startups that FTH Latam targets via Startup Signature and FAN.

Others

• AgFunder: Agrifoodtech venture capital firm and news/media platform (AgFunderNews); comparable as a deal-flow and visibility channel for the ecosystem but does not operate an accelerator or membership hub directly.

Regional players

• Food Valley NL: Dutch food innovation ecosystem in Wageningen; comparable in cluster-orchestration and corporate-startup-university facilitation, but anchored in Europe rather than LatAm and operating as a public-private cluster rather than a paid membership hub.
• Pole Valorial: French food innovation competitiveness cluster serving startups, corporates, and researchers; offers comparable innovation services to FTH Latam but in a different geography and via membership-based cluster model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fthlatam
• Facebookfacebook.com/foodtechhubbr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foodtechhublatam

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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