Sustainable Innovation in Catering: WISAG's Product Challenge Powered by NE(X)TWORK

WISAG INNOVATION CHALLENGE

We had the pleasure of running a Startup Product Innovation Challenge with WISAG, with the goal of incorporating even more sustainable and innovative products into their catering offerings.

The Outcome:

1. Over 100 startup applications within 7 days through FUTURY’s platform NE(X)TWORK.

2. Selection of 50 pre-qualified startups based on WISAG's requirements through FUTURY’s scouting team.

3. 13 startups pitched in front of 15+ decision makers at WISAG, from kitchen chefs and purchasing to managing directors and regional managers.

Startups highlighted the uniqueness of stakeholder representation of the event. Armin Pilger, Managing Director of WISAG Culinaress GmbH, feedbacked that it was an

„Exciting challenge with exciting products and people behind it […] who will help us grow our sustainable and healthy product offerings to our guests and clients .“

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🔎 Next Steps:

The WISAG Catering team selected six startups that now have the opportunity to be rolled out nationally.

A big thank you to WISAG for collaborating with us not only during this initiative, but also as part of our THE MISSION Accelerator.

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