The Demonstration Day of the Austrian Case Study was carried out on the 13 June 2024. The aim was to give those who are interested in replicating the Food Innovation Incubator insights and a deeper understanding of the Incubator by sharing knowledge, experiences, and results.
Practitioners, potential customers as well as network partners were also invited to participate in workshops to learn about the results and the performance of the incubator as well as future potentials for cooperation.
The morning session was centered around the topic “From the idea to the product”. The aim was to provide participants with basic knowledge about product development to ensure a general understanding of the Food Innovation Incubator. Visitors were guided through the laboratory, learning about regional consumption, product development, hygiene and plant construction.
In the afternoon, the focus was placed on the Food Innovation Incubator itself. The model and structure were presented and experiences of the last four years were shared. Two reports from partners participating in the Food Innovation Incubator were presented, showing the potential of the Food Innovation Incubator for the regional food sector.
The event was completed by a panel discussion on the topic of “Innovative food in Styria from a practical perspective”.
An interesting and fruitful follow-up event was an exchange with network partners from the Swiss Case Study, who are interested in our Food Innovation Incubator program, progress and experiences.
