Overview
Brinc is committed to investing in and supporting entrepreneurs developing technology that creates a more sustainable, equitable, and inclusive future. Our 10-week flagship Food Technology Accelerator Program is Asia’s first and leading food tech program.
Since 2018, Brinc has supported over 50 food tech founders in their mission to disrupt our food system, and provides support around three main objectives:
- Get tailored mentorship from an extensive network of advisors and industry experts
- Refine your go-to-market strategy and secure commercial opportunities in Asia and beyond
- Find new opportunities to raise funds and explore scale-up strategies
Our team will support you all the way through to launch
130K AUD
INVESTMENT
Who we're looking for
Focus Area
We are looking for early-stage (pre-seed/seed) startups with defensible technology or differentiated solutions.
Alternative Protein
- Plant-based
- Cell-based / cultivated
- Fermentation
- Upstream technology platforms and enabling technologies
Functional Foods and Novel Ingredients
- Sugar/salt/fat reduction
- Data personalized nutrition
- Clean label and minimally processed products
- Nutraceuticals
Sidestream Valorization
- Food upcycling
- Surplus management
- Food waste prevention
How startups benefit
Tailored approach
We do not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Based on the nature of your business and your team’s objectives, we will design your curriculum and match mentor support to your needs.
Ongoing post-program support
Our dedicated portfolio team will support you throughout your journey with post-program fundraising and investor connections.
Track Record
Since 2018, Brinc has supported over 50 startups in their mission to improve our food system, investing in founders using technology to disrupt the status quo for a more equitable and sustainable food future.
Curriculum highlights
Our accelerator is a 10-week virtual program that welcomes startups from around the globe. From group sessions to one-one-one mentorship sessions, here are some areas Brinc promotes to help you take your startup to the next level:
- Food production and supply chain best practices
- Technical validation from Brinc’s in-house scientists
- IP strategy and building defensible technologies
- Product refinement and market readiness
- Business development and go-to-market strategy
- Market entry and expansion strategy
- Investor match-making and pitch sessions
- Cash flow and financial modeling
- Data room and reporting
- ESG and impact measurement
- Recruitment and people management
- Founder and leadership coaching
What happens next?
Application Open
Applicants to build profile and apply online
Team Selection
Shortlisted teams will be contacted by our team for a due diligence and interview with investors
Program Starts
Receive an investment offer to join the cohort
Demo Day
Pitch day to extensive network including corporate partners and investors
What to expect
Our Offer
Investment Ticket: AU$130,000
Program Equity Alignment: Negotiable
Please Note
- Brinc invoices for the program fee of AU$30,000 at the end of the program. By this point, the investment partner would have deployed the investment amount to cohort startups
- The participation fee is not due until the program has ended and startups have received the full investment amount
- There will be a program equity alignment
- Applicants can be based anywhere as the program is remote
Startup Eligibility
- Must have developed a minimum viable product (MVP) that fits within our interest areas
- At least two co-founders with relevant industry experience
- Must have a scalable and defined business model with high growth potential
Program Requirements
Accepted startups will need to pay a participation fee for the acceleration program, which can be deducted from our investment amount.
Ready to apply?
Complete the interest form below to receive notification when applications are open!
select mentors
Chris Aurand
Open Innovation Leader, Thai Union Group
David Ettinger
Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP
Elena Sofia Inguglia
In-house Food Scientist, Brinc
Josh Tetrick
Founder & CEO, Eat Just
Mark Jackson
Managing Director, Reputation Works
Mirte Gosker
Manager Director, GFI APAC
Rosann Ling
Founder & Creative Director, Prism Creative
Sarah Borg
Program Manager Alternative Proteins, Hochland Group
Siow Ying Tan
Senior Principal Tech Scout, PepsiCo
Sonalie Figueiras
Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Green Queen Media
Ugo Bataillard
Founder & CEO, GourmetPro
Wilfred Feng
Senior Counsel, Dentons
Partner with Brinc
We are always looking for mentors and strategic partners to join our programs
- Boost your impact by supporting game-changing entrepreneurs
- Get early access to the most innovative foodtech companies
- Gain free access to Brinc’s exclusive events, expert sessions, and other perks
Our founders
We are building a strong community of founders in the food tech ecosystem to enable peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Being a Brinc mentor was rewarding – not only because of the work with founders, but because of the community of other mentors I was part of.
Varsha Ramesh
CEO, Offstream
Being a Brinc mentor was rewarding – not only because of the work with founders, but because of the community of other mentors I was part of.
Varsha Ramesh
CEO, Offstream
This is one of the most useful programs I’ve participated in, easily traced back to the thoughtfulness and follow through from Janina and Elisa.
Manu Pillai
CEO, CarbonBridge
This is one of the most useful programs I’ve participated in, easily traced back to the thoughtfulness and follow through from Janina and Elisa.
Manu Pillai
CEO, CarbonBridge
The program was fantastic. I really think that the company grew and became stronger and I as a founder became a more competent professional.
Jose Alfaro
Founder and CEO, Poás Bioenergy
The program was fantastic. I really think that the company grew and became stronger and I as a founder became a more competent professional.
Jose Alfaro
Founder and CEO, Poás Bioenergy
The Brinc accelerator is the ideal environment for early stage food tech companies. The curriculum covers everything you need to take your business to the next level with interactive seminars on everything from developing your investor pitch deck to defining your value proposition and routes to market.
David Beaver
CEO at Root Kitchen
The Brinc accelerator is the ideal environment for early stage food tech companies. The curriculum covers everything you need to take your business to the next level with interactive seminars on everything from developing your investor pitch deck to defining your value proposition and routes to market.
David Beaver
CEO at Root Kitchen
Brinc kickstarted our plans to work with partners in Asia – helping us close the gap between South Africa and the East. The partnerships are already starting to speed up our plans for scale while the program helped us to focus on what makes Mzansi, Mzansi.
Brett Thompson
CEO of Mzansi Meat
Brinc kickstarted our plans to work with partners in Asia – helping us close the gap between South Africa and the East. The partnerships are already starting to speed up our plans for scale while the program helped us to focus on what makes Mzansi, Mzansi.
Brett Thompson
CEO of Mzansi Meat
As a pioneer in the alt-protein space, the session with Program Mentor Josh Tetrick was invaluable. His insights, knowledge and feedback have helped shape our path as a start-up company.
Paul Bevan
Founder & CEO of Magic Valley
As a pioneer in the alt-protein space, the session with Program Mentor Josh Tetrick was invaluable. His insights, knowledge and feedback have helped shape our path as a start-up company.
Paul Bevan
Founder & CEO of Magic Valley
“Brinc opened our eyes and gave us insight into how to run a hardware startup from product development to building a sustainable hardware business.”
Liris Maduningtyas
Founder of JALA
“Brinc opened our eyes and gave us insight into how to run a hardware startup from product development to building a sustainable hardware business.”
Liris Maduningtyas
Founder of JALA
We love being in a sensitive environment that challenged us to understand the limitations and opportunities in the food industry.
Riana Lynn
Founder of Journey Foods
We love being in a sensitive environment that challenged us to understand the limitations and opportunities in the food industry.
Riana Lynn
Founder of Journey Foods
Brinc gave us real exposure to different markets. We now have the knowledge & contacts that are required, should we look to bring a product to other markets.
Gabriel Bean
Founder of Grounded
Brinc gave us real exposure to different markets. We now have the knowledge & contacts that are required, should we look to bring a product to other markets.
Gabriel Bean
Founder of Grounded
This is one of the most useful programs I’ve participated in, easily traced back to the thoughtfulness and follow through from Janina and Elisa.
Manu Pillai
CEO, CarbonBridge
This is one of the most useful programs I’ve participated in, easily traced back to the thoughtfulness and follow through from Janina and Elisa.
Manu Pillai
CEO, CarbonBridge
The program was fantastic. I really think that the company grew and became stronger and I as a founder became a more competent professional.
Jose Alfaro
Founder and CEO, Poás Bioenergy
The program was fantastic. I really think that the company grew and became stronger and I as a founder became a more competent professional.
Jose Alfaro
Founder and CEO, Poás Bioenergy
The Brinc accelerator is the ideal environment for early stage food tech companies. The curriculum covers everything you need to take your business to the next level with interactive seminars on everything from developing your investor pitch deck to defining your value proposition and routes to market.
David Beaver
CEO at Root Kitchen
The Brinc accelerator is the ideal environment for early stage food tech companies. The curriculum covers everything you need to take your business to the next level with interactive seminars on everything from developing your investor pitch deck to defining your value proposition and routes to market.
David Beaver
CEO at Root Kitchen
Brinc kickstarted our plans to work with partners in Asia – helping us close the gap between South Africa and the East. The partnerships are already starting to speed up our plans for scale while the program helped us to focus on what makes Mzansi, Mzansi.
Brett Thompson
CEO of Mzansi Meat
Brinc kickstarted our plans to work with partners in Asia – helping us close the gap between South Africa and the East. The partnerships are already starting to speed up our plans for scale while the program helped us to focus on what makes Mzansi, Mzansi.
Brett Thompson
CEO of Mzansi Meat
As a pioneer in the alt-protein space, the session with Program Mentor Josh Tetrick was invaluable. His insights, knowledge and feedback have helped shape our path as a start-up company.
Paul Bevan
Founder & CEO of Magic Valley
As a pioneer in the alt-protein space, the session with Program Mentor Josh Tetrick was invaluable. His insights, knowledge and feedback have helped shape our path as a start-up company.
Paul Bevan
Founder & CEO of Magic Valley
“Brinc opened our eyes and gave us insight into how to run a hardware startup from product development to building a sustainable hardware business.”
Liris Maduningtyas
Founder of JALA
“Brinc opened our eyes and gave us insight into how to run a hardware startup from product development to building a sustainable hardware business.”
Liris Maduningtyas
Founder of JALA
We love being in a sensitive environment that challenged us to understand the limitations and opportunities in the food industry.
Riana Lynn
Founder of Journey Foods
We love being in a sensitive environment that challenged us to understand the limitations and opportunities in the food industry.
Riana Lynn
Founder of Journey Foods
Brinc gave us real exposure to different markets. We now have the knowledge & contacts that are required, should we look to bring a product to other markets.
Gabriel Bean
Founder of Grounded
Brinc gave us real exposure to different markets. We now have the knowledge & contacts that are required, should we look to bring a product to other markets.
Gabriel Bean
Founder of Grounded
Our tools
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Good Food Manual
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Good Food Manual
This extensive guide lays out the steps involved in starting a plant-based or clean meat company – from securing funding and developing your product to staffing up and expanding distribution
Every section contains insights from plant-based and clean meat experts and entrepreneurs and curates further resources so that you can dig deeper into the topics most relevant to you.
Please fill out the form to the right to get access to our Good Food Manual.
