Name: IGNITE22 Challenge
Start: 2019-06-13T16:00:00-04:00
End: 2019-06-13T20:00:00-04:00
Location: AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles

IGNITE22 Challenge: #FutureFood

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Ann Carpenter

IGNITE22 Challenge: #FUTUREFOOD

For the second IGNITE22 Challenge, we're looking for startups transforming agriculture; changing the way we eat and how food arrives on our tables. Pitch your solution around food. What's happening in the lab that's poised to make it onto our plates?

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What are we looking for?

1

Cellular Agriculture

Stem cell meat, lab grown fish, tissue cultured plants... What solutions are supporting the very future of food?

2

Farming Systems

Vertical farming, indoor agriculture and aquaculture... We're interested in enabling tech that make nu-food more efficient.

3

Novel Foods

Consider solutions to feed animals as well as humans; from micro algae to aquaculture, insects to 3D printed foods.

4

Food Delivery

Tracking, traceability and transparency; novel packaging and materials; vending and automation solutions.

5

Seeds, Soils, Strains

We're looking for solutions around changed or modified proteins, proteomics, genetics, genomics and biochemistry.

6

Additives

Plant and animal derived additives that add value including colors, flavorants, thickening agents, and food processing technologies.

Ann Carpenter

IGNITE22 Challenge

- Identify promising tech startups for investment

- Meet potential strategic partners

- Learn about opportunities in the future of food

- Network with like-minded tech entrepreneurs

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"The IGNITE22 Challenge is a great opportunity for the venture community to identify promising pre-seed stage startups, with cool ideas and high market potential, in which to make investments."

JIM COOPER, CTO, BRAID THEORY

What?

IGNITE22 Challenge Pitch Finals

On June 13, finalists will pitch their solutions that address the future of food. Join the entrepreneur teams, investors, sponsors, judges and VIP guests to select the winner of the IGNITE22 Challenge!

When?

Thursday

,

April

11

,

2019

|

4pm

to

8pm

Be sure to arrive on time to network and enjoy the harbor side view! The program will begin promptly at 4:30pm.

Where?

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles

2456 Signal Street

San Pedro

CA

90731

United States

AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles

2456 Signal Street

,

San Pedro

,

CA

90731

The event will be held at Braid Space at AltaSea in Berth 58. Look for the entrance at Doors 5 and 6. There's plenty of free parking!

Important Dates

Apr 23

Application Opens

Send us your pitch deck, tell us about your startup. The application is simple. The opportunity is unlimited.

May 22

Application Deadline

Don't wait till the last minute to apply. We want to make sure to give our full attention to each and every application.

Jun 3

Finalists Announced

Eight selected startups will pitch to a judging panel and an audience of investors, entrepreneurs and corporate leaders.

Jun 4-8

Finalists Coaching Sessions

All finalists will receive an in-depth, private coaching session with the Braid Theory team to hone their message and refine their investor pitch deck.

Jun 13

IGNITE22 Challenge Pitch Finals

All finalist teams will receive free exhibit space at the IGNITE22 Global Tech Showcase in November 2019.

One winner will be selected for the IGNITE22 Challenge Prize!

- Braid Theory Accelerator programming and mentoring

- Legal, HR and Financial consulting services

- Access to Braid Space at AltaSea or Space455

Nov 13

IGNITE22 Global Tech Showcase

IGNITE22 is the event where entrepreneurs meet investors; corporate leaders discover emerging technologies; and researchers learn about market opportunities for their scientific discoveries. It’s a place to break down silos and engage with passionate tech innovators from across industry sectors and around the world. And most importantly, IGNITE22 is a celebration and a gathering of individuals who are shaping the 22nd century!

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"The IGNITE22 Challenge is a great opportunity for the venture community to identify promising startups with cool ideas and high market potential in which to make investments."

JIM COOPER, CTO, BRAID THEORY

Ann Carpenter

IGNITE22 Challenge: #FUTUREFOOD

Braid Theory is seeking solutions focused on feeding the planet. If your tech startup is capital efficient, scalable and transformational, apply for the IGNITE22 Challenge!

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ANDREW SMITH

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LUISA

BELL

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Ann Carpenter

Sponsor IGNITE22

Show your support of ocean solutions:

- Sponsor IGNITE22 Challenge on April 11, 2019

- Offer $$ or in-kind services to the winning teams

- Exhibit or sponsor at IGNITE22 Tech Showcase on November 13, 2019

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#IGNITE22Challenge

Braid Theory is seeking solutions in ocean, marine and maritime markets. If your tech startup is capital efficient, scalable and transformational, apply for the IGNITE22 Challenge today!

IGNITE22 Challenge Finalists

IGNITE22 Challenge Partners

IGNITE22 Global Tech Showcase

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IGNITE22 is the event where entrepreneurs meet investors; corporate leaders discover emerging technologies; and researchers learn about market opportunities for their scientific discoveries. It’s a place to break down silos and engage with passionate tech innovators from across industry sectors and around the world. And most importantly, IGNITE22 is a celebration and a gathering of individuals who are shaping the 22nd century!