The NutraIngredients Europe team is on the search for three ‘Start-up Stars’ in the active nutrition market to present their innovations to a room full of industry experts at the upcoming Active Nutrition Summit.
The initiative seeks out the most innovative and promising young businesses in the active nutrition space, while the program offers a unique platform for start-ups to gain exposure, establish valuable connections and enhance their visibility.
Why Apply?
Three winning Start-Up Stars chosen by the NutraIngredients editorial team will be invited to participate in the Active Nutrition Summit, taking place from Jun. 23 to 25 in Vienna.
Selected start-ups will receive:
- Full delegate access – Admission to all summit sessions, presentations and networking opportunities.
- Live stage presentation – An opportunity to showcase their company on the main event program and participate in the exclusive start-up panel.
- Prime visibility – Business branding on the Start-up Hub within the summit’s networking area, providing a central space to engage with potential partners and investors.
- Exclusive media coverage – Exposure through NutraIngredients, including preview articles and multimedia features at the event.
Nikki Hancocks, editor of NutraIngredients Europe, said of the competition: “This is a fantastic opportunity for any young business in the world of active nutrition to make a name for themselves within the industry. Not only will winners get to attend a prominent industry event, but they will join our stellar line-up of experts speaking on the stage.
“This panel provides those immersed in the industry with food for thought from newcomers to the space, and often the start-up founders who join the event come away with fantastic feedback and advice for the future, as well as new connections, insights and inspiration from the other sessions at the conference.”
According to attendees of the past event, The Active Nutrition Summit delivers inspirational and industry-leading insights, bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds to share knowledge and spark dynamic discussions.
One person stated, “Events like the Active Nutrition Summit give people an excellent opportunity to hear insights from industry experts around certain topics and trends. I would highly recommend it.”
Another delegate described it as “a unique experience to talk and learn more about Sports Nutrition with stakeholders and people from other countries that shared amazing insights in what is a growing area.”
Additionally, participants valued the knowledge gained from experts, with one noting the event comprises “very helpful insights from academic and industry experts that will ultimately contribute to any relevant business need and personal knowledge built-up.”
How to apply
Applying is simple. Interested start-ups need to complete a quick entry form with company details and submit their application before April 4, 2025.
To be eligible, companies must:
Have started trading no earlier than 2020, be independently owned (meaning substantially owned by its founders and/or independent investors, not publicly traded, and not a subsidiary of another company) and be based and founded in Europe.
Entry is free, making this an invaluable opportunity for emerging businesses.