Get to know our startups:
#strongmate #naturallystrong
“The food startup incubator Weihenstephan gave us the ideal basis to develop Starkmate, the unique Mate liqueur. The ability to produce and test small batches in a professional environment allowed us to realize the vision without having to make a large initial investment. The exchange with the experts and other start-ups was particularly valuable. Thanks to this support, we were not only able to fine-tune the recipe, but also optimize the entire production process and gain new ideas.”
#elevenferments #livingfoods
“eleven ferments would like to make their fermented products accessible to a wide audience and establish fermented foods as a tasty and healthy alternative to industrially produced foods. The FSIWS enables us to take the first step!”
#InnovativeSugarAlternative #SugarFree #SugarInnovation #SugarAlternative #WithoutSugar #NaturalSugarSubstitute
“Participation in the FSIWS opens up unique opportunities for us: We can independently and cost-effectively test our lab-scale validated prototypes on large-scale industrial facilities for scalability with our own team. In addition, the fully equipped laboratory space offers us the opportunity to precisely analyze our results and thus significantly accelerate our development processes.”
#BoiledPeanuts #Whacky #BoiledPeanuts
“The FSIWS supports us in improving our product – in particular in shortening the list of ingredients and better understanding and optimizing the production process.”
#Water kefir is the better lemonade #lovehealthysweets
“Through the Food Startup Incubator Weihenstephan I found the ideal production facility that allows me to produce smaller batches. I also appreciate the valuable support in all production processes – from bottling the drinks and labeling to marketing (social media), sales and the exchange with other start-ups.”
#truef
“The FSIWS provides an affordable location for production as well as the necessary expertise and guidance to bring products to market. This is particularly valuable for me as a founder entering food production for the first time.”
#GoodbyeGlucoseSpike
“We are looking forward to working with the FSIWS and developing and testing our first products here.“
#consciousenjoyment #healthierbaking #easybaking
“After producing in different catering kitchens for the last two years, the FSIWS is finally offering us a professional production facility for our baking boxes. We are particularly looking forward to exchanging ideas with other founders in the food startup context.“
#doctorkimchi #kimchishot #kimchampions
“The FSIWS offers many excellent benefits. We value the proximity to other food startups, the access to a wide range of laboratory and production equipment and of course the professional network around Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University.“
#deshodwos
“The FSIWS offers us ideal conditions to make our dream come true. Here we find optimal production conditions, which enables us to meet the increasing demand for our product. We also benefit greatly from the know-how of the experts at FSIWS. „
#feelgoodgrilling #grillido #grilling #grillingtogether #newgrillfeeling
“By using the FSIWS space, we can take our product development to the next level. The collaboration allows us to conduct scaleup trials. We also want to benefit from the exchange with the other startups. „
#thetasteboostery
“ Participating in the 'Food Startup Founding' certificate course was an incredible opportunity for us to advance KOKUVIN's vision. With the great support of the coaches from FSIWS, we have managed to surpass ourselves by imparting concentrated know-how and practical knowledge transfer. Intensive exchange and networking with other young startups is also a clear door opener.
The FSIWS is a start-up ecosystem for all startups!„
#madeinbolivia #fairchain #quinoapower
“What I really appreciate about FSIWS is the support system they offer. Starting a company can be lonely and having access to networks with the relevant players we need to grow our start-up is worth its weight in gold.
Participating in the “Food Startup Founding” certificate course enabled us to stay on the right track and concentrate on our core business.”
#frozenkidsmeals
„At the FSIWS, our female founded start-up has the valuable opportunity to take the important intermediate step from “self-made” to industrial production. The well-equipped production kitchen offers the ideal setting for testing, implementing creative ideas and exchanging ideas with other start-ups in the network.”
#newf!sh
“FSIWS’s practical know-how and food processing infrastructure were crucial for us in bringing it to market.”
#plantbasedramen
„The FSIWS is an incredibly important support for us. Only through the FSIWS was it possible for us to produce test batches without a large investment. This helped us immensely, especially given the current economic situation.”
#Olive oilPolyphenol-rich
“The professional equipment of the FSIWS made it very easy for us to bottle and label the first batches of our olive oil. The diversity of ideas in the FSIWS community motivates us to develop further new products with our olive oil. We receive a lot of valuable input regarding marketing and sales from the FSIWS network and the team.”
#rio2go
“The FSIWS production infrastructure enabled us to really start our project. We benefit greatly from the know-how of the experts, the contact and exchange with other startups.”
#FavoriteWater
“The FSIWS supports us in the development of new food innovations, giving us access to the technologies and equipment that are most important to us. The whole team also supports us with questions, and the institute's employees and professors are also extremely helpful. This made it easier for us to enter the market successfully.”
#yasmine lime iced tea
“The FSIWS helped us to turn our dream into reality, because space for a pilot production is not very easy to find and, above all, not possible without large investments. We are really happy to get to know other teams who are 'in the same boat' and to exchange and support each other about our own experiences.”
#perioddrink #noperiodtaboo #menstrual problems
“We were able to take part in the FSIWS as certificate scholarship holders and were able to learn an incredible amount and develop our product during this time. We would like to continue to benefit from this infrastructure and, above all, the personal exchange with the lecturers and are very pleased to remain part of the FSIWS.„
#beyourpotential
“The incubator made it possible to exchange ideas with other founders and helped us have a platform to ask questions and exchange ideas with experts. Another big advantage was access to the laboratory to test the product and collect further data. In the future, we plan to collaborate with the university’s students on scientific work in order to gather in-depth knowledge about our products.”
#3Dfoodprinting
“The FSIWS made the development of our startup significantly easier. The technical support for various issues as well as the exchange and networking with other food startups often lead to valuable synergies. We therefore really appreciate the Food Startup Incubator Weihenstephan!”
Our former startups:
#savedvegetables
“What was particularly helpful for us was the ability to easily produce the first batches of our spreads ourselves thanks to the production facilities at the FSIWS.”
#vegetableshrimp
“The incubator has supported us by allowing us to use the production facility for smaller batches.”
#veganconvenience
“Participation in the certificate course 'Founding a Food Startup' at the FSIWS was the decisive starting signal for my start-up idea. The program offers valuable input through workshops and coaching, and the tastings are always a highlight. I particularly appreciate the know-how, network and specialist knowledge of the incubator as well as the intensive exchange with the other founders.”
#ORGANIC date chocolates
“The FSIWS was an immense support for us. It enabled us to start producing our organic date pralines without major investments and at the same time to build a strong network with other food startups.”
#Allgäuicelove
“What I particularly appreciate about the FSIWS is the excellent network, the professional support in many areas and the opportunity to use the technical center.”
#powerofherbs
“The FSIWS offers young food startups an incredible opportunity to advance their vision - be it through the transfer of technical and practical knowledge, the further development of their own idea thanks to access to important technologies and equipment, the great support of the competent team or the Opportunity to build a strong network. The FSIWS is a great overall package!”
#biscakes
“We decided to move to the FSIWS to benefit from the professionalism and wealth of expertise that this environment has to offer for start-up companies. We also have the chance to further develop our products thanks to the optimal equipment and the opportunity to experiment freely. In the FSIWS you feel protected and challenged at the same time.”
#Beef liver sausage
“At the FSIWS I met professionalism, concentrated specialist knowledge and colleagues who, like me, were developing a food idea. For me, the exchange, the mutual support and the opportunity to experiment freely in the well-equipped rooms are the greatest added value of the certificate course .”
#fruitballs
“What helped us the most was the detailed advice from the employees. With her extensive experience in the food startup sector, every conversation was a valuable insight. This gave us the idea to advertise two bachelor theses in which the recipes of our products were finalized. All in all, we can recommend the FSIWS without reservation.”
#Almonddrinkbase
“Thanks to the FSIWS, I was able to produce the first batches myself without having to make a large investment. The valuable network of other start-ups and the competent support made the first steps much easier.”
#turmericshot
“The Food Startup Incubator Weihenstephan enabled me to use a professional company kitchen in a very uncomplicated way - a unique offer for food startups in the early phase!”
#vomfeldindiebottle
“With the support of the FSIWS certificate course, beet.fruut went from the idea to the store after just four months. Now we will develop two more flavors and are very happy about the laboratories at Weihenstephan University and the coaches’ know-how when it comes to food.”
#foodinglass
“As we built our project, the detailed and concise webinar provided us with valuable information about marketing, legal regulations and location analysis. We were also shown how you can advance your project without having to make major investments.”
#smoothiebowl
“The FSIWS enables us to produce in its professionally equipped premises under the highest hygienic conditions. In addition, he supports us with know-how and offers regular exchanges of experiences with other food startups.”
#PizzaManufactory
“The FSIWS offered us the ideal opportunity to test our business model unbureaucratically, quickly and with competent support - as lean as is typical for start-ups (and usually difficult to find at universities). We are very grateful for the trust in us and the comprehensive support in all matters.”
#saltedcaramel
“The FSIWS took Bisou Breton in easily and supports us at all times with advice and support. Thanks to the incubator’s strong network, we were able to quickly enter into exchanges with other food startups.”
#Organic mixed wine drinks
“We benefited most from using the devices. Without the tanks, CO₂ systems, bottling plants and the like, we wouldn’t have progressed nearly as quickly.”
#sustainable plant milk
“The FSIWS supported us in our first steps by
providing us with the necessary production infrastructure and valuable know-how from experts.”
#Bavarian chutneys
“The production options at the institute are of great importance to us, as they enable us to quickly start product development and production. In addition, the institute’s employees are always available to provide us with advice and support.”