The ProVeg Incubator is the world’s leading incubator of plant-based and cultured food startups and exclusively supports companies developing alternatives to animal-based products. Its fifth cohort began this week with startups ranging from peanut-based chicken, algae-based dairy alternatives, and a new generation of plant-based chocolate.
Vegan Business School Launched to Empower Founders to Start a Venture
Swiss businesswoman Mirjam Walser, co-founder of the Vegan Entrepreneurs Network, has launched the Vegan Business School to support aspiring plant-based founders who don’t know where to start. The school is open to those of all experience levels, with applications for the first round open until the end of February. Students will benefit from a series of live programs lasting several months, where they will learn how to grow and launch a business. Female founders are especially encouraged to apply. Women are generally less likely to have the confidence to launch a business, and Walser hopes to empower them to take the risk. Providing tools and support While initiatives such as accelerator programs and pitching contests can help founders who may be at a disadvantage, they …
