The world’s largest food and beverage event, Gulfood, launches Gulfood Startups, marking a transformative chapter in its journey to accelerate innovation and investment across the $9 trillion food economy.
Gulfood Startups arrives at a time of profound transformation, as the global food system faces mounting pressures - from climate volatility and resource scarcity to shifting consumer behavior and rapid digital disruption. In response, a new generation of startups is emerging to rebuild the foundations of how food is produced, processed, and experienced.
EVENT AT A GLANCE
Providing a curated business-to-Investors matchmaking programme set in a private section of the show, designed to connect qualified exhibitors and investors helping them build fresh and reliable relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity to have valuable and efficient prescheduled meetings to enhance the show experience and help participants maximise their commercial opportunities.
Designed as a high-impact arena within Gulfood, the exhibition serves as a dynamic marketplace for discovery and investment - connecting founders, investors, corporates, and industry partners to unlock scalable innovations and market-ready solutions shaping the future of the global food economy.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
DISCOVER NEXT-GEN FLAVOURS.
EXPERIENCE NEXT-LEVEL TECH AT GULFOOD STARTUPS 2026.
INVITED INVESTORS
INVESTOR NETWORK PARTNERS