Nestle R+D Accelerator Women’s Health Challenge 2025: (Deadline 31 January, 2025)

Is your startup developing nutrition-based solutions that help women stay physically and mentally fit during their adult life? Apply for the Nestle R+D Accelerator Women’s Health Challenge 2025.

They are seeking to identify and bring to market innovative nutrition-based solutions that support women with their physical and mental health and well-being. This includes needs related to reproductive health, fertility, menstruation and hormonal changes as they transition into perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause. Additionally, the focus will be on conditions associated with these life stages, such as iron deficiency, joint pain, cardiovascular diseases and overall well-being, such as mood and sleep.

Benefits

• The Innovation Challenge winners will receive access to Nestlé’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and unmatched science and technology expertise.
• Winners will also have the possibility to collaborate with one of Nestlé’s global R+D Accelerators to develop and strengthen their proposal.

Eligibility

• They are looking for disruptive tech within their tech focus areas that are aligned with Nestlé R&D’s strategic priorities.
• They are looking for innovations that are legally protected with IP, or concepts that have high potential of becoming IP-protected in an IP and equity free environment.
• They are seeking startups that believe in unlocking the power of food to enhance quality of life for everyone, today and for generations to come.
• Potential for scalability, they want to see you grow over time and surpass obstacles while placing food safety and quality at center of what you do.

Application

They ask that applicants provide a brief overview of their existing venture, answer a few key business questions and tell them how collaborating with Nestlé could bring innovative health solutions to women around the world.

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For more information, see FAQ and visit Women’s Health Challenge.