NutraIngredients is on the hunt for entrepreneurial consumer-facing, science- or technology-based start-ups that are changing the face of the microbiome space to join our Probiota Americas Pioneers session and present their company in Vancouver.
Probiota Americas, taking place at the Westin Bayshore, Vancouver, June 8 to 10, 2026, aims to bridge the gaps between cutting-edge science, business strategy and key regulatory developments in the microbiome, probiotic and prebiotic markets.
The three-day event will bring together industry leaders, academics and key stakeholders for otherwise impossible networking opportunities, in addition to interactive presentations and debates that look to share new data, drive new science, boost business growth and aid product development in the rapidly growing and overlapping fields of probiotics, prebiotics and the microbiome.
Calling all pioneering start-ups!
There has never been a better time to launch a start-up in this field. As major universities look to spin-out and license key discoveries, global food and pharma businesses open venture funds and external innovation programs and incubators to draw innovative entrepreneurs into their orbit —there are rich pickings for probiotic, prebiotic and microbiome pioneers in search of money, experience and a global platform for their ideas.
But how can you win in a competitive environment?
NutraIngredients is seeking science- or technology-based entrepreneurial start-ups to join our Probiota Pioneers session and pitch their company and ideas to a room full of experts.
If selected as a Probiota Pioneer by our editorial panel you will receive:
- A place in Probiota Americas 2026 program as part of the Probiota Pioneers session to showcase your business to a large audience of experts and stakeholders
- Feature on the Probiota Pioneers banner in the networking hub, which you can use as a networking meeting point
- Access to the full program including all presentations and networking session—your chance to connect with some of the biggest names in pre- and probiotics and the microbiome
- Coverage on NutraIngredients, including preview articles and your opportunity to appear in multimedia coverage of the event
To be eligible all companies must:
- Be a start-up that is founded in the Americas (North & South America)
- Have fewer than 20 employees
- Have been founded in the past 10 years
- Be ‘independently owned’. This is defined as a business that is substantially owned by its founders and/or a group of independent investors; is not quoted on AIM or any other stock market; and is not a subsidiary or associated company of another business.
- Be at Series A funding stage or earlier
- By entering this competition, you confirm that, if selected as a winner, you will be available to attend Probiota Americas 2026 in person. The event will take place in Vancouver, Canada from June 8 to 10. If you require a visa to travel, please review the entry requirements here to ensure you’re eligible.
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY, PLEASE CLICK HERE!
