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Startups
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Investors
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Participating Countries
Gulfood’s first-ever Startups showcase brings together a dynamic new food ecosystem, featuring global founders, investors, futurists and F&B leaders who will define what happens next in the business of food.
Here, innovators are pushing boundaries: from AI-powered operations in kitchens and supply chains, to biotech breakthroughs and precision-fermented proteins, to food science innovations that make production smarter, safer, and more sustainable. Every solution is tackling real-world challenges and expanding what’s possible in food and hospitality.
DISCOVER NEXT-GEN FLAVOURS.
EXPERIENCE NEXT-LEVEL TECH AT GULFOOD STARTUPS 2026.
Polysense
AI Eyes from Belgium, Perfecting Every Product
Smart machine vision that inspects, analyses, and optimises production in real time to reduce waste and raise quality standards across manufacturing lines.
Gusto AI
AI from the UAE | Reinventing How We Discover and Serve Food
Creating an AI-driven platform that personalises food choices for diners while helping restaurants operate smarter and reduce waste.
TAKING PLACE AT DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE
SUPERNOVA CHALLENGE 360 X.
NO LIMITS. JUST BREAKTHROUGHS.
The world’s eyes are on the next transformation in food and it’s happening at Gulfood 2026.
Bold startups are taking the stage to reveal game-changing solutions and products in the realms of AI, biotech, and food science. These breakthroughs will transform kitchens, supply chains, and dining experiences across the globe.
Investors, industry leaders and futurists come together to witness ideas turn into the innovations that will re-engineer the food industry.
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LAYING THE ARCHITECTURE THAT A MORE RESILIENT FOOD ECONOMY NOW DEMANDS.
INNOVATIVE FOOD PRODUCTS
FOOD TECH SOLUTIONS
SUSTAINABILITY-ORIENTED SOLUTIONS
RETAIL TECH
AGRITECH
ROBOTICS & HARDWARE SOLUTIONS
OPERATIONAL TECH
FOOD TECH & AI IN ACTION.
INVITED INVESTORS
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THE VIP INVESTOR LOUNGE.
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
Cut waste. Maximise efficiency. Unlock predictive insights that boost margins.
Serve smarter. Personalise experiences. Streamline operations with AI-powered intelligence.
Optimise inventory. Reduce shrinkage. Offer consumers what they want, when they want it.
Innovate faster. Launch new products with confidence. Stay ahead in a competitive market.
Discover the startups driving a trillion-dollar transformation in food tech and AI.
Learn how digital intelligence is cutting waste, reducing emissions, and building a sustainable food future.
STARTUP INNOVATIONS IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
NotCo – Democratized Plant-Based Eating in LATAM
NotCo introduced AI-generated dairy and meat alternatives across Latin America, making plant-based options more accessible and familiar. It's now powering menus in Burger King and Starbucks in multiple countries.
Apeel Sciences – Prolonged Shelf Life Without Refrigeration
Apeel’s natural coating tech reduced spoilage by weeks for avocados, citrus, and cucumbers in stores like Kroger and Edeka. This directly cut food waste and improved profit margins for fresh produce.
Too Good To Go – Diverted Millions of Meals from Landfills
The app has saved over 300 million meals from being thrown away by connecting surplus food with consumers. It’s now active in 17+ countries, creating real impact in sustainability.
Infarm – Made Fresh Herbs Hyperlocal
By installing mini vertical farms inside retailers like Marks & Spencer and Edeka, Infarm allowed consumers to buy herbs grown right in the store, reducing transport emissions and ensuring freshness.
Wasteless – Saved Retailers Money & Reduced Waste
Wasteless has helped supermarkets cut up to 40% of food waste in pilot stores by offering AI-based dynamic pricing on products nearing expiry — benefiting both the retailer’s bottom line and the planet.
Nuro – Changed the Economics of Grocery Delivery
Nuro’s fully autonomous vehicles completed thousands of deliveries for Kroger and Domino’s, cutting delivery costs and allowing 24/7 service, especially in suburban areas where traditional last-mile logistics are expensive.
AgShift – Reduced Human Error in Food Quality Checks
Their AI-based quality inspection system replaced slow and inconsistent manual food grading with precise, standardised checks for nuts, berries, and seafood — boosting trust between suppliers and buyers.
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