We are seeking sustainability-driven Nordic Food and Agricultural companies ready to scale their solutions in the US market and beyond. A screening committee from academia, business, VC, government and media will select the most promising applications to join the summit.
Opportunities for companies
October
Participate in a virtual pre-arrival program including 1:1 individualized US pitch coaching and smaller group pitch trainings with a professional pitch coach
Attend a virtual session on what it takes as a Nordic company to secure US funding, including the latest funding trends, legal considerations, and risk mitigation
November
Pitch in front of US investors and industry leaders
Connect with Silicon Valley's leading investors, industry leaders and scientists devoted to helping Nordic companies achieve success across the Atlantic.
Exclusive Nordic Acceleration event at UC Davis
Attend the Nordic-US panel discussions & Keynotes event at the Nordic Center at UC Berkeley's Center for Responsible Business
The Nordic Food Summit is solutions agnostic, meaning if your company is able to create a sustainable impact on the food system, we're interested in hearing from you! It doesn't matter if you're a SaaS company designed to reduce food waste, or the next plant-based burger. All startups must be Nordic to qualify.
Timeline & Application Process
Application deadline: September 2
Selected companies announced: September 9
Confirmation deadline: September 16
The application is non-binding and free
Participation fee: $2,000*
*Selected companies will confirm their spot by paying aregistration fee of $2,000 (excl. airfare & accommodation)
All applications will be reviewed and participating companies will be selected by a screening committee.
