Innovation in the agri-food sector is driven by today’s growing needs for healthier and more sustainable nutrition. In recent years, a great number of start-ups have emerged in this field to develop innovative answers to market demands—tackling challenges related to production, resource management, raw materials, and the adoption of safe, low-impact packaging.
Smart Sensory Solutions is delighted to announce the Sensory Start-up Programme, designed to support research and innovation in food technologies.
Are you a start-up operating in FoodTech or alternative foods?
Are you a start-up—or a traditional food company—that has decided to use sensory analysis tools to grow and improve your products?

Continuously testing and improving the sensory performance of your products can make a real difference—especially when this approach is adopted from the earliest stages of design and production. Whether you are developing a new beverage, a vegan chocolate that blends tradition and innovation, or a protein alternative that redefines sustainability, the Sensory Start-up Programme provides the tools to excel—basing every decision on statistical data collected during targeted test sessions with your internal panel of judges or with external consumer groups.

The programme is open to:

Our Sensory Start-up Programme provides a full product licence to support research and innovation activities through sensory science.
 The programme lasts 12 months. At the end of the programme, if you wish, you can purchase the product under special conditions.
 Participation does not imply any obligation to purchase at the end of the programme.

Participation in the Sensory Start-up Programme is free of charge. To ensure a high level of personalisation and support, we invite companies that identify with our vision to apply through our website, providing details about their project and sensory innovation goals. For 2024, we decided to support three companies.

With the Smart Sensory Solutions Sensory Start-up Programme, your commitment to food innovation and sustainability can reach new milestones. It’s not only about improving taste, aroma, or texture—it’s about redefining the food experience for the consumers of the future. Are you ready to join us in this sensory revolution? Learn more and apply today to give new momentum to your R&D programme through sensory analysis and data collection.

Want to learn more about the Sensory Start-up Programme and start your journey toward sensory innovation?

Send an email to info@smartsensorysolutions.com