• Bifree. Italian startup (Gerbaldo Polimeri’s group) which has developed a technology applicable to any polymer and allows to obtain bactericidal-free sanitizing products. The product is non-toxic, 100% recyclable and suitable for contact with food, as well as compliant with REACH European Standards. 

• Cloudpick. Chinese startup specialized in smart retail solutions based on AI. Using computer vision and multi-sensor integrated technologies, Cloudpick has patented a behaviour recognition engine which offers a "Grab & Go" customer experience.

• Ecorobotix. Swiss startup which developed an autonomous electric robot able to detect weed and target it with a precise herbicide jet. In this way, chemical weeding becomes more efficient and sustainable.

• Harg. Italian startup which developed a broad range of lyophilized food products ready for rehydratation aimed at meeting the needs of people affected by dysphagia. The product range differs from the competitors’ for the high protein intake and the over 50 country-specific flavours.

• MIPU. Italian startup active in the predictive maintenance business, it identifies inefficiencies and human errors providing accurate predictive models combined with a solid knowledge of the domain in order to support factories and facilities managers reducing waste and improving performances. 

• SnapDNA. American startup featuring a molecular detection technology  able to meet the highest standards of food safety, comparable, to the most sophisticated laboratory tests. Their ultra-fast automated system allows to perform on-site detection tests of Listeria spp. through a  20-minute qualitative analysis.

• ThorIce. Icelandic startup which provides a fast-cooling solution for poultry products directly  during their processing, ensuring better meat preservation methods.

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