Brinc is an accelerator and venture capital firm based in Central Hong Kong, with additional offices in Poland, China, Spain, Australia, India, and Bahrain. The firm focuses on investing in a diverse range of sectors, including blockchain, alternative protein, health technology, agritech, smart cities, medtech, clean technology, food technology, and more. Brinc aims to support and mentor entrepreneurs, referred to as "game changers," who are working to address some of the world's significant challenges. By providing investment and resources, Brinc seeks to foster innovation in technology-focused startups that have the potential to transform various aspects of daily life. Furthermore, Brinc operates a training program for incubators and accelerators in China, enhancing the quality of startups and expanding opportunities for follow-on investment within the rapidly growing Chinese venture capital ecosystem.
Zero Cow Factory is reinventing the meaning of traditional dairy and food industry by producing India's first animal-free milk protein and dairy products (certainly a world's first A2 milk protein) using bioengineering the microbes & precision fermentation. Our patented technology is to reproduce nature identical milk proteins to craft real dairy products that are ethical, safe, delicious, and identical to cow milk without any animal involved. Our products are free of lactose, antibiotics, hormone, cholesterol and saturated fat. Our technology is also environmentally friendly and there is 99% less land consumption, 98% less water consumption, 84% less CO2e consumption and 65% less energy consumption compared to traditional dairy industry.
Alt Atlas is developing an AI-digital manufacturing platform linked to cell lines and smart tools allowing to reach production states faster and in a cost-effective way. Platform technology. B2B. Phase I: Cultivated meat. Phase II: Biotech (in-vitro toxicology testing, disease modeling). After almost a decade and billions invested, cultivated meat is still not in the market. According to GFI and New Harvest (main NPOs), AI is an underused tool in the field and is set to solve the complex multi-variable multi-factor scale-up challenge. In addition to that, the lack of relevant cell lines (cultivated meat starter material) is lacking and that is preventing innovation in the field. Product: Novel cell lines (non-GMO, multiple animal species) and how to use them (customized AI-based services). Alt Atlas is a technology enabler. Customers: cultivated meat B2C companies (producing the meat). The team has over 70 years of relevant combined experience at top universities, multinational food and agritech corporations and in building a StartUp in the field. The team members have: developed bioinformatic software platforms and tools, established state-of the art stem cell lines to improve human health and pioneered the cultivated meat ecosystem in Latin America.
Food Tech Company focused on plant-based food with an authentic Mexican flavor. We create delicious foods that replace animal protein with plant protein. We envision foods that improve our health, help reduce global warming and promote a compassionate culture by not killing animals. We want to create exponential change through food. We distribute in USA Asanté Foods, a Mexican brand of Plant-Based Meat
Altris AI is a health technology company focused on advancing ophthalmology through its deep learning platform that detects retinal diseases at early, asymptomatic stages. By utilizing Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) scans and Fundus images, the company leverages a vast dataset of clinical cases to enhance diagnostic accuracy. Its innovative software applies computer vision and deep learning algorithms, creating a real-time support platform for the automatic, structural, and quantitative analysis of ophthalmic images. This enables ophthalmologists to identify conditions such as glaucoma more effectively, facilitating timely treatment and helping to prevent significant vision loss. Altris AI aims to improve the overall diagnostic process in ophthalmology.
Sophie's BioNutrients is focused on creating sustainable plant-based protein derived from microalgae through advanced fermentation technologies. The company specializes in optimizing strains, precision fermentation, and protein extraction to produce a high-purity protein powder. This innovative product offers various functionalities, catering to the food industry, particularly for the development of imitation seafood products. By leveraging fermentation methods, Sophie's BioNutrients aims to enhance the availability of alternative protein sources while promoting sustainability in food production.
FairFlavor is developing vegan dairy alternatives to help millennials that are flexitarians that care about their health, the environment, and are bored with the available options, with cheeses, gelato, and desserts with unique creaminess and mouthfeel achieved through a patented fermentation process, and made of a nutritious novel nut that grows naturally in the Indonesian rainforest.
FairFlavor is developing vegan dairy alternatives to help millennials that are flexitarians that care about their health, the environment, and are bored with the available options, with cheeses, gelato, and desserts with unique creaminess and mouthfeel achieved through a patented fermentation process, and made of a nutritious novel nut that grows naturally in the Indonesian rainforest.
Health and Wellness Tech
Sova Health is a precision nutrition platform that helps prevent and manage lifestyle disease through nutrition. The company is building a proprietary AI-powered recommendation engine which factors in key health stats, personal goals and preferences combined with blood biomarkers to identify the most optimal food to achieve health goals. They're addressing the problems of 450 million Indians (and growing!) who are suffering from lifestyle diseases like obesity, thyroid, diabetes and PCOD. Healthy consumption is a fast-growing $23 Bn market in India. The $1.2 Bn digital health market is growing at a 68% CAGR and set to be a $16 Bn market by 2025.
SenseGrass, Inc. is a technology company specializing in Internet of Things devices and artificial intelligence solutions for agriculture. Founded in 2017 and based in Fremont, California, SenseGrass develops a soil intelligence platform that integrates multispectral cameras and aerial drone sensors for effective farm management. The company's offerings include tools for nutrient and carbon management, process automation, and crop monitoring, which help farmers optimize fertilizer usage and improve crop yields. Its solutions cater to a diverse clientele, including farming companies, farmland owners, crop insurance providers, government departments, and various agricultural sectors such as vertical farming and animal husbandry. By leveraging advanced technologies like nano-satellite mapping and mobile applications, SenseGrass aims to enhance sustainable farming practices and overall plant health management.
Haofood is a pioneering company in the plant-based meat sector, specifically focusing on realistic and nutritious chicken alternatives made from peanut protein. With the growing interest in reducing meat consumption in China, where many consumers are dissatisfied with existing plant-based options, Haofood addresses these concerns by offering a product that emulates the texture and taste of traditional chicken. The company’s unique approach utilizes proprietary extrusion technology to create a plant-based chicken that appeals to both flexitarians and vegetarians, particularly those longing for comfort foods like fried chicken. Founded by experienced professionals in the food industry, Haofood combines expertise in entrepreneurship and food technology to produce affordable and sustainable meat alternatives, fulfilling a crucial demand in the market for innovative plant-based foods.
Shandi Global is developing technology that will enable it to manufacture plant-based meat substitutes that have amino acid and protein profiles that are similar to real meats, and thus have more flexible use cases than the current offerings of patties, nuggets, and sausages.
Orbillion Bio, Inc., a food-tech company, develops cultured meat products using a small tissue sample from heritage cattle breeds. It develops premium cell-based meat products from heritage cell lines that are directly sourced from farmers. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Fremont, California.
Laava Tech is a start-up focused on enhancing agricultural practices through advanced artificial lighting systems for greenhouse operators globally. The company has developed proprietary software that controls LED lights, optimizing the growing conditions for each plant throughout its development stages. This innovative approach not only aims to increase crop yield but also significantly reduces energy consumption, with their LEDs utilizing 2-10 times less energy compared to traditional lighting systems. Additionally, Laava Tech's lamps boast a lifespan up to ten times longer than most existing solutions, making them a more economical and environmentally friendly option. Their integrated platform offers customers access to tailored hardware, software, and a comprehensive database of optimal growing conditions, ultimately improving productivity while minimizing costs.
iMAGsystems specializes in the transportation of audiovisual content through networking infrastructure, focusing on Audio-Visual over Internet Protocol (AV over IP) products. The company offers a diverse array of solutions, including wireless presenters, video decoders, encoders, and compressed solutions. These products are designed to enhance hardware support for video streaming, allowing broadcasters to deliver higher-quality footage. By addressing the needs of the pro-AV industry, iMAGsystems aims to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of audiovisual communications.
Orbillion Bio, Inc., a food-tech company, develops cultured meat products using a small tissue sample from heritage cattle breeds. It develops premium cell-based meat products from heritage cell lines that are directly sourced from farmers. The company was incorporated in 2019 and is based in Fremont, California.
Bagmo Pvt Ltd, a Cochin based startup, incubated in Maker village, is a spun-out company of BIRAC’s Social Innovation Immersion program on maternal and child health. We focus on healthcare needs by engineering innovations and operation management techniques.
We are building a remotely monitored, simple to install, piece of hardware that gathers environmental data and uses machine learning to identify hazards, including humans, that may be present at a drone landing site before a flight is even scheduled. We can generate optimal delivery windows and we can help mitigate the risk of human collision during delivery. Drone operators currently have no idea what’s going on at the intended delivery location until their drone actually gets there. We will know what is happening in real-time at all times at the landing site.
Provide the world with a surpassing product, using technology to leverage our capabilities. We are making meat without killing a single animal. In the short term, we will be the world's providers of stem cells lines; a basic starter material that the upcoming clean meat industry will need.
Seagrass Technologies specializes in the cultivation of marine microalgae using an innovative technique that utilizes non-potable water, such as seawater, and non-arable land, including areas affected by tsunamis. The company's method involves carbon dioxide capture in open raceway ponds, which are designed to be environmentally sustainable. By leveraging naturally available organic nutrients, Seagrass Technologies aims to enhance the yield capacity of its algae production while simultaneously reducing costs. This approach not only provides renewable alternatives for various applications but also contributes to improving the quality of life for individuals and promoting a greener, more sustainable planet.
GALY Inc. is a biotechnology company established in 2019 in the United States that specializes in producing lab-grown cotton using advanced biomaterial technology. By leveraging synthetic biology, GALY creates cellular cotton, which is then transformed into yarns for the textile industry. This innovative approach allows the company to offer sustainable alternatives to traditional cotton production, contributing to more environmentally friendly practices within the textile sector.
Journey Foods is a bold, machine learning-powered software platform for food companies. The company builds enterprise technology that improves product monitoring and development for CPG companies, ingredient suppliers, and manufacturers. With a focus on saving companies money and time, Journey Foods' tools accelerate innovation to improve their decision-making and operations with AI nutrition and supply chain insights embedded in integrative software. Journey Foods IO software enables food companies to quickly grow from new ideas, or new improvement, to commercialization by configuring desired consumer preferences, generating improved product formulations through ingredient tagging, receiving automated compliance and supply chain insights on nutrition and sustainability indicators, and seamless integrations to global ERP tools. The JourneyAI industry 4.0 solution gives management teams significantly faster data to make better strategic decisions and increase the ease of monitoring products for the 3 trillion dollar packaged foods market. The Journey Foods database retains an extensive and standardized database to extract data from millions of ingredients for algorithms to dynamically analyze and methodically recommended optimized portfolio recommendations based on pricing, supply chain, and nutrition parameters. To date, the company has established a database comprised of over 1 billion ingredient insights and learnings from our in-house prototyping product ‘Journey Bites’.
Naka Foods is focused on developing alternative foods like microalgae-based and plant-based products. After the market launch of the Spirulina nutrition bar, the startup is now developing its second product — plant-based chicken.
They focus on technology, commercial product innovation, and branding as well as intellectual property portfolio building in the area of ‘cell-based’ animal protein food products.
Vigti provides award-winning and patented early detection software that helps operations managers at gas distribution companies save lives and billions in annual losses by identifying and localising leakages which currently go undetected for months, using machine learning algorithm, developed over 4 years of research work. Vigti is headquartered in Singapore with subsidiary in Hong Kong and US.
They focus on technology, commercial product innovation, and branding as well as intellectual property portfolio building in the area of ‘cell-based’ animal protein food products.
Agrolabs Limited specializes in developing sensor telemetry solutions for horticultural farmers, focusing on enhancing greenhouse productivity and efficiency. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Dnipro, Ukraine, the company offers products like Agrolabs W-Sens, which provides real-time analytics on crop growth performance, and Agrolabs B-Control, designed to enhance pollination through automated controls and bee activity monitoring. Utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) and predictive analytics, Agrolabs enables farmers to gain insights into crop data, thus facilitating informed decision-making. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into traditional growing practices, Agrolabs aims to improve cost efficiency, yield quality, and overall crop refinement, allowing farmers to have comprehensive control over their growing processes.
Agrolabs Limited specializes in developing sensor telemetry solutions for horticultural farmers, focusing on enhancing greenhouse productivity and efficiency. Established in 2017 and headquartered in London, with additional offices in Hong Kong and Dnipro, Ukraine, the company offers products like Agrolabs W-Sens, which provides real-time analytics on crop growth performance, and Agrolabs B-Control, designed to enhance pollination through automated controls and bee activity monitoring. Utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) and predictive analytics, Agrolabs enables farmers to gain insights into crop data, thus facilitating informed decision-making. By integrating robotics and artificial intelligence into traditional growing practices, Agrolabs aims to improve cost efficiency, yield quality, and overall crop refinement, allowing farmers to have comprehensive control over their growing processes.
We are a Tech Startup, based on a multidisciplinary team of engineers specialized in medical technology, IoT, and Data analysis. Using the latest innovations in technology, AI, Cloud, Edge computing 3D printing and IoT, we plan to disrupt medical technology. With this seamless technology, the patients can have better care and experience, and the medical professionals can have more time and use it to improve their services.
Introducing PHUTURE®, a plant-based meat company that redefines the future of food. Technology has made it possible for us to consume protein without meat. With PHUTURE®, we hope to reinvent the meaty experience that you find in your favourite cuisine and infuse the science of technology to the art of cooking. The PHUTURE® proprietary matrix of processing technology has incorporated rice into our PHUTURE® blend which creates the delicious fatty, juicy mouthfeel to our plant-based product, mimicking that of the building blocks in meat.
Has Algae Pty. Ltd., founded in 2019 and based in Surry Hills, Australia, specializes in the production of food-grade microalgae. The company's primary goal is to enhance the nutritional quality of common foods by addressing nutritional deficiencies often found in plant-based diets, particularly in terms of plant protein and omega-3 fatty acids. By leveraging the benefits of microalgae, Has Algae aims to provide healthier alternatives for consumers seeking to improve their dietary intake.
Honey Flow Africa optimizes beekeeping operations by digitizing and bringing the power of IoT, AI and Machine Learning to the beekeeping process to improve honey production, predictability and bee care management. Our mission is to use the apiculture to generate positive ecological consequence in Nigeria and Africa. We aim to improve per capita income indicators, generate data to advance the understanding of honey bees and bee-keeping, strengthen existing surveillance and enhance agri-environment monitoring and evaluation. Focusing on rural communities, building the capacity of women to maintain a bee-keeping culture will aid in income generation and improvement in the bee habitat.
Hayatech is a B2B, SAAS and connected hardware platform that aims to foster an ecosystem around wellness. We empower users to activate a wellness lifestyle, corporates with innovative methods for positively impacting employee productivity and ROI, and wellness brands with a platform to connect with users taking an active role in advancing their own health.
Plento is aiming to bridge the gap between nutrition and indulgence while addressing other issues with food production such as sustainability. We use a customised blend of insect and plant protein flours to deliver a snack that will be rich in protein, have a complete amino acid profile, low in carbohydrates and saturated fats and high in dietary fibre, iron, calcium and vitamin B12. It will be free of gluten, dairy, eggs, nuts and soy to meet dietary preferences of a wide range of consumers and conveniently packed to meet the demands of the busy, on-the-go lifestyles of consumers.
Pepper is a personalized nutrition company based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2016. It focuses on empowering individuals to manage their dietary habits at home through innovative kitchen technology. The company is also developing a suite of nutrition APIs that assist health, food, insurance, and technology firms in enhancing user experiences and making informed business decisions. Additionally, Pepper operates a content-mediation platform that connects skilled writers with organizations seeking customized content solutions, ensuring high-quality writing services tailored to various needs.
HakkoBako makes it easy for chefs to create standout flavors with a smart fermentation device that delivers consistent results. By using advanced thermodynamic technology fermenting everything from coffee, beer, bread, yoghurt, kombucha and miso has never been easier.
We sell the iBuzzHive Platform™, an instrumented beehive with green credentials that feeds sensor data to our AI farm. Thats where we curate raw data into highly valuable management information which is presented to bee farmer staff. This is the first scalable business information platform aimed at making it easy for honeybee farmers to start reversing their year-on-year losses from Colony Collapse Disorder.
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TOP is a smart herbicide spraying system that will allow farmers to save up to 80% of used herbicides.
Advanced Catering Solutions is a provider of catering food safety system that helps catering companies for compliance. The hardware and software system solves food safety and traceability problems for large-volume caterers, increasing compliance, efficiency, making chefs’ lives easier. It transforms the way large volume caterers work, this is done by generating a unique barcode for every batch of cooked or prepared food components that will provide accountability and traceability to the food supply chains. Colin Atkinson and David Cox launched it in Edgecliff, New South Wales in 2017.
We help farmers to get early alerts about red palm weevil infestation in palm trees farms through our innovative solution.We utilize state of arts technology to build low cost low power IoT sensor that works together with cloud based services to shape seamless IoT solution for Agriculture
ALGO is hardware company that focuses on building IOT devices for grocery in-store shopping. 85% of the shoppers are not satisfied about the checkout experience within the grocery hypermarkets. This triggers a need to create a new mechanism that enables shoppers to grasp their items and get their payments sorted out without passing by the cashier queues. By having smart shopping baskets and trolleys, the shoppers will be able to use them to identify their shopping items and get the payments done automatically without the need to go through the cashier queues. Our solution carries the following benefits for grocery stores: • Saving up to $80,000 USD per eliminated cashier lane per year • Having a new revenue stream leveraging the revenue sharing mode with us • Having happy customers Shopper, on the other hand, will enjoy the following benefits: • No queues • In-store shopping assistance • Personalized offerings and discounts
Droneable specializes in the development of heavy-duty drones tailored for industrial applications, focusing on sectors like agriculture, aerial surveillance, 3D scanning, and marketing. Their drones are designed to automate precision agriculture, helping users enhance crop production and optimize resource usage, including water, fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides. By integrating advanced sensors, Droneable's drones provide real-time data collection from the field, enabling customers to make informed decisions and improve operational efficiency.
Jala Tech Pte. Ltd. is a company based in Sleman, Indonesia, that specializes in manufacturing monitoring devices for the shrimp farming industry. Its primary products include the JSLA portable and JALA continuous monitoring devices, which are equipped with five sensors that measure various water quality parameters in shrimp ponds. These devices transmit data to the cloud, enabling farmers to access real-time information through a mobile platform. Jala Tech's integrated solution not only provides water quality analysis but also includes tools for financial management and farming reporting. By offering these services, Jala Tech aims to help shrimp farmers optimize their yields and promote sustainable farming practices, addressing challenges related to harvest uncertainty and losses in the industry.
MiFood is a company that specializes in providing automation and robotic solutions for both the agricultural and restaurant sectors. It develops and installs robots on farms to enhance harvesting efficiency, reducing food waste and crop losses. In the restaurant industry, MiFood's robotic systems process customer orders through an application, facilitating the immediate preparation of meals in the kitchen. This technology allows restaurants to maintain consistent cooking speed and quality while minimizing the risks associated with human labor, such as cuts and burns. By addressing labor shortages and improving operational efficiency, MiFood aims to transform food preparation and agricultural practices.
Aonic, formerly known as Poladrone Solutions Sdn. Bhd., is a Malaysia-based company that specializes in drone technology and data analysis. Founded in 2016 by two aerospace engineers, Aonic focuses on providing aerial analytics, agricultural spraying, industrial aerial mapping, and drone operations training. The company serves various sectors, including agriculture, construction, inspection, public safety, and energy. Aonic employs advanced UAV and remote sensing technologies to gather and analyze extensive data, helping businesses make informed decisions. The company has also established strategic partnerships globally, enhancing its capabilities and outreach. With a commitment to sustainable practices, Aonic aims to improve efficiency in plantations, particularly in the oil palm industry, while contributing to environmental conservation efforts. The company's innovative approach has garnered recognition and accolades, including being a finalist in the ReimagineDrone Incubator program.