news 29.11.2024

Agritech and sustainable food chain startups and industry leaders gather again for AgriVenture event

In 2023, the first ever AgriVenture event gathered startups, SME’s, scaleups, corporations, investors, business angels, developers, researchers, and primary producers to speed the uptake of sustainable technologies in agri-food systems. The event gathered altogether 260 participants from over 10 countries. The event returns to the Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi, Central Finland for in May 27-28, 2025. 

Green field and blue sky

The challenges faced by agriculture and the entire food chain in the light of population growth, diminishing resources, and climate change call for fundamental changes in how we ensure the economic viability and sustainability of food production. 

That is why Jamk University of Applied Sciences is proud to bring the event back and gather the key players within the sustainable food chain industry together in Saarijärvi, Central Finland. The event is expected to attract 500 visitors. 

The "Agritech & Sustainable Food Chain Venture Days" event in May brings together leading companies in sustainable food production and smart agriculture, startups and scaleups, developers, investors interested in the industry, and end users such as farmers across the Nordics. The event focuses on showcasing new innovations that improve the profitability and sustainability of food production, addressing industry challenges, and identifying new players to take on these challenges. 

The event program includes startup pitching, inspiring keynotes, and valuable networking opportunities. The event will be held at the Bioeconomy Campus in Saarijärvi, offering companies excellent opportunities to demonstrate new technologies in practice within a genuine farm environment. 

The event provides an excellent opportunity to explore the latest innovations in sustainable food production, connect with leading companies in the field, and engage with active investors from across the Nordic region. 

The key themes for the event are: 

  • Data Driven Agriculture 
  • Business and Productivity 
  • Less CO2 Emissions 

AgriVenture Finland 2025 is organized in cooperation with Valtra, Agco Power, Neste, Innovestor, Maaseutuverkosto, Keskimaa, City of Saarijärvi, and POKE Vocational College. 

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Further information

Hanna Lampinen-Vilkkilä

Projektiasiantuntija, Project Specialist
Biotalousinstituutti, Institute of Bioeconomy
Teknologia, School of Technology
+358505770757

Annimari Lehtomäki

Johtava asiantuntija, Chief Specialist
Biotalousinstituutti, Institute of Bioeconomy
Teknologia, School of Technology
+358504642563