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Invest with confidence in agrifood technology and biobased solutions

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Benefits of this service

In short
  • Make informed investment decisions based on independent scientific expertise
  • Assess technological feasibility, scalability and innovation potential
  • Identify technical risks and opportunities early in the investment process
  • Strengthen your portfolio with reliable, evidence-based insights
  • Benefit from WUR’s knowledge across agrifood and biobased domains
Introduction

The rapid rise of biobased innovations and agrifood technology presents major opportunities for investors. Wageningen University & Research supports investors with evidence-based insights, technical due diligence, and strategic guidance, helping you invest in deep-tech ventures with confidence.

About the service

Investments in biobased and agrifood technologies are increasing rapidly as the world seeks solutions to climate change, resource scarcity and a growing population. Yet the agrifood and biobased technologies sectors are vast, encompassing innovations in digitalization, artificial intelligence, side stream valorization, alternative proteins, renewable plastics, sustainable building materials, circular water technologies, precision fermentation, carbon sequestration, biotechnology, vaccinations, sensor technologies, and more. Assessing the potential of these innovations, especially deep-tech solutions, can be challenging.

WUR is your go-to partner, as a pioneering force in the agrifood and biobased domains. We offer a unique suite of services, including technical due diligence aimed at investors to better understand the opportunities and risks of deep-tech solutions.

Technical Due Diligence

Our technical due diligence ranges from expert assessments to applied laboratory testing. Examples include:

  • Assessment of functionality (existing and future);
  • Assess potential to scale up from lab to practice;
  • Assess TRL level and R&D agenda;
  • Reflection on product substitutes;
  • Validation of claims.

A wide range of investment services

Beyond technical due diligence, we also offer a wide range of investment services. Advance your investment strategy with our unparalleled expertise and proven track record, ensuring a thorough and informed approach that strengthens your portfolio.

What we offer:

  • Strategic brainstorming and ideation;
  • R&D Acceleration for the ventures;
  • Portfolio assessments.
Three steps in the investment process: Explore, invest, accelerate

WUR has the knowledge at every step of the investment process:

Contact

Contact

Would you like to invest with confidence in agrifood and biobased innovation?

Get in touch with our experts for tailored support:

AD (André) Vink, MSc

Business Development Manager Postharvest Quality