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EIT Food Accelerator Network announces its 2025 Corporate Programme Partners to drive innovation and food system transformation

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LEUVEN, Belgium, Feb. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — EIT Food Accelerator Network and EIT Food Corporate Venturing Services are proud to announce their 2025 Corporate Programme Partners: AAK, Avril, Barry Callebaut Group, Carbery Group, Cargill, Peter Cremer Holding GmbH & Co. KG, Deutsche Tiernahrung Cremer GmbH & Co. KG, Delta Cafés, Anadolu Efes, Corporación Hijos de Rivera S.L., Hochland, ICL Group, Kerry Group, Lantmännen, Mars Petcare, Martin Braun-Gruppe, Mondelēz International, Pascual Innoventures, Paulig Group and Unilever Foundry, with more corporates yet to be announced.

“We are excited to welcome this exciting cohort of corporates to the EIT Food Accelerator Network. Their unparalleled industry insights and global reach are invaluable in helping our startups transform their innovations into successful market-ready solutions. By combining their expertise and established market presence, the startup agility and our dynamic ecosystem, we aim to accelerate the development of sustainable and impactful food solutions.” – Yulia Bodnar, EIT Food Accelerator Network Programme Manager

“At EIT Food, our Corporate Venturing services are designed to connect forward-thinking corporates with the most promising agrifood startups across Europe. Through the EIT Food Accelerator Network programme, we create a dynamic environment where companies can scout cutting-edge innovations, validate new technologies, and build strategic collaborations that drive real impact. We are excited to welcome our new corporate partners to the ecosystem and look forward to seeing the game-changing solutions that will emerge from these connections.” – Belen Moscoso del Prado, EIT Food Corporate Venturing Manager

EIT Food Accelerator Network’s corporate partners will have the unique opportunity to connect with cutting-edge AgriFoodTech startups and explore potential collaborations that drive real impact. Throughout the programme, they will engage in key activities such as reverse pitches, matchmaking sessions and tech validation cases, gaining direct access to startups both online and in-person. With the flexibility to choose one or two of the six Hubs focused on different innovation areas, partners can align with the themes that are most relevant to their business.

This year’s themes are Circular solutions for food systems (Helsinki Hub), Food as medicine, (Haifa Hub), Resilient supply chains & reducing scope 3 emissions (Munich Hub), Future-resilient agriculture (Warsaw Hub), New ingredients and bioprocessing (Paris Hub), Sustainable food packaging (Bilbao Hub).

In 2024, EIT Food Accelerator Network facilitated over 70 co-pilot studies and more than 1300 one-on-one meetings between corporates and startups, fostering impactful collaborations. Beyond the programme, partners looking to develop a pilot or proof of concept (PoC) will also have the opportunity to leverage EIT Food’s PoC Co-Financing Tool, reducing the risk of innovation and accelerating real-world solutions.

Since its inception, the EIT Food Accelerator Network has been instrumental in supporting more than 350 startups that are redefining the food landscape through technology, sustainability, and novel business models. 

To gain exclusive access to the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community, AgriFoodTech startups with game-changing solutions are encouraged to apply before 21 February 2025.

For more information, please visit our website

About EIT Food Accelerator Network

EIT Food Accelerator Network is a 2-3 month theme-based pan-European programme that enables the most promising AgriFoodTech startups to further validate their technology and advance their investment and commercial readiness.

The six EIT Food Accelerator Network Hubs provide privileged access to industry-leading corporates and support startups in identifying research centres, universities and facilities to achieve the ultimate goal – successful market adoption.

The EIT Food Accelerator Network links those who need innovation and technology, those who develop it and those who want to finance and scale it.

Find out more at https://www.eitfood.eu/entrepreneurship/accelerate-food-accelerator-network or follow us via social media: LinkedIn and YouTube.

About EIT Food Corporate Venturing Services

EIT Food Corporate Venturing Services bridges the gap between industry leaders and breakthrough AgriFoodTech startups, creating a powerful ecosystem for innovation. Through the EIT Food Accelerator Network, corporates can access Europe’s leading agrifood accelerator to engage with high-potential startups and cutting-edge technologies. Beyond the EIT Food Accelerator Network, EIT Food offers tailored programmes and ad-hoc scouting to address specific corporate challenges, from targeted innovation calls to pilot development and co-financing. Our structured approach helps corporates de-risk innovation, validate technologies, and build long-term collaborations that drive real impact in the agrifood sector.

Find out more at https://www.eitfood.eu/entrepreneurship/corporate-venturing

About EIT Food

EIT Food is the world’s largest and most dynamic food innovation community. We accelerate innovation to build a future-fit food system that produces healthy and sustainable food for all.

Supported by the EU, we invest in projects, organisations and individuals that share our goals for a healthy and sustainable food system. We unlock innovation potential in businesses and universities and create and scale agrifood startups to bring new technologies and products to market. We equip entrepreneurs and professionals with the skills needed to transform the food system and put consumers at the heart of our work, helping build trust by reconnecting them to the origins of their food.

We are one of nine innovation communities established by the European Institute for Innovation & Technology (EIT), an independent EU body set up in 2008 to drive innovation and entrepreneurship across Europe.

Find out more at www.eitfood.eu or follow us via social media: X, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Instagram.

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Ursa Major to Deliver Chemical Propulsion Capability for Tactical Satellite Bus Systems

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DENVER, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Ursa Major has been awarded a contract for delivery of fully integrated GEO propulsion systems for a customer focused on critical space missions. The multi-year award totaling $10 to $15 million supports the development, manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing of a full propulsion system capable of six degree-of-freedom maneuverability.

Building upon successful flights for hypersonic and defense applications in 2024, Ursa Major is leveraging its expertise in scaling manufacturing of propulsion systems to provide unfettered access to space. The recent growth in the satellite industry has demonstrated an increased demand for advanced propulsion systems that provide efficient mobility for maneuverability, collision avoidance, and timely deorbiting. A pillar to responsive space domain is a resilient supply chain that can meet the necessary mission lead times. Ursa Major is responding to this need with an off-the-shelf and scalable manufacturing approach to enable rapid delivery of mission critical capabilities.

“This award demonstrates the engineering rigor in propulsion systems to yield a new generation of highly maneuverable buses at significantly faster lead times than currently fielded systems,” said Ursa Major CEO Dan Jablonsky.

The development and production work of these in-space propulsion systems will take place at Ursa Major’s design, test, and production facility in Berthoud, Colorado and apply advanced digital manufacturing processes alongside vertical integration of key technologies to enable rapid deployment.

About Ursa Major

Ursa Major is an aerospace and defense company, providing products and solutions for hypersonic, tactical missile, and space mobility systems. The company applies state-of-the-art digital and additive manufacturing techniques to rapidly produce the most advanced, cost-effective solutions. Ursa Major has category-leading hypersonic, on-orbit, and solid rocket motor propulsion capabilities. Ursa Major’s customers range from commercial space technology providers to enterprise-level aerospace and defense leaders as well as the U.S. government. The company employs the most sought-after engineers from top aerospace programs and universities, united in the core values of disruptive innovation, flying faster, and providing reliable and cost-effective systems. Headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, with additive manufacturing facilities in Youngstown, Ohio, Ursa Major was named one of the best places to work by Built in Colorado three years in a row.

For more information, visit www.ursamajor.com

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PROPERTY MELD EXPANDS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WITH ADDITION OF ZINSPECTOR INTEGRATION

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RAPID CITY, S.D., March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Property Meld, the leading property maintenance platform for property managers, announces its strategic integration with zInspector, highlighting its commitment to advancing property maintenance operations (PMO). This partnership marks a significant leap in unifying inspections and maintenance, enhancing efficiency while capturing reliable data for smarter maintenance decisions, naturally propelling PMO to the next level.

This partnership fits into Property Meld’s broader plan for ‘Nexus’, its initiative to bring every facet of maintenance operations together. ‘Nexus’ embodies its purpose: a connection point that eliminates inefficiencies, drives data-driven decisions, and redefines property maintenance. From vendor management to property accounting integrations, Property Meld is creating the future of property maintenance through connectivity—and the integration with zInspector’s inspection platform is helping bring that vision to life.

“Everyone knows that the property management industry continues to evolve at top speed, and data is the key to making informed decisions,” says Ray Hespen, CEO and Co-Founder of Property Meld. “With zInspector on board, we’re delivering on our promise to expand the Nexus ecosystem and give property managers the visibility they need to tackle maintenance issues head-on, and ultimately protecting investor returns.”

“At zInspector, we are dedicated to making property inspections as thorough and seamless as possible,” said Andrew Wallace, CEO and Founder of zInspector. “By integrating with Property Meld, we’re enabling property managers to take immediate action on inspection work, ensuring maintenance needs are addressed with speed and precision. This partnership represents a major step forward in how inspections and maintenance work together in the industry.”

This integration goes far beyond simply syncing zInspector’s inspection solution with Property Meld’s maintenance platform. By leveraging the data captured during every inspection, property managers gain deeper insights into their operations, allowing them to optimize workflows, reduce downtime, and ultimately boost profitability.

Additionally, Property Meld and zInspector will co-host a webinar on March 19, providing property managers with insights into how this partnership will optimize overall operational performance and the force behind a strong inspections and maintenance integration. For more details on this integration, visit www.propertymeld.com or www.zinspector.com.

About Property Meld
Property Meld is a property maintenance operations platform designed to enhance efficiency and provide clear oversight through improved data visibility. It significantly reduces repair times while optimizing and documenting communication to create a better experience for all stakeholders. Property Meld offers valuable performance metrics, enabling data-driven decisions to drive growth and profitability. Seamlessly integrating with leading property accounting software, it is an essential tool for modern property management.

About zInspector
zInspector is an industry-leading property inspection platform designed to streamline documentation, enhance transparency, and simplify inspections for property managers and owners. Through its advanced technology, zInspector ensures accurate, data-driven insights that support better property management decisions.

Contact: Madison Zimmerman, Property Meld
Phone: (605) 431-0265
Email: madison@propertymeld.com 

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Skylark Labs Reveals Scout MK I: Next-Generation Privacy-Preserving Public Safety Platform

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NEW YORK, March 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Skylark Labs, a leading provider of AI-powered security and safety solutions, today announced the launch of Scout MK I AI Tower, an advanced mobile surveillance system designed specifically for public safety applications within the United States. This cutting-edge system leverages Skylark Labs’ proprietary Kepler AI platform to deliver unprecedented threat detection capabilities for law enforcement agencies, public event managers, and construction site operators across America.

Following the successful deployment of the Scout MK II for border security operations, Skylark Labs has adapted its revolutionary technology to strengthen security within American communities. As public spaces face increasingly complex safety challenges—from unauthorized access at construction sites to dangerous situations at community events—conventional surveillance systems typically sacrifice either comprehensive coverage or individual privacy. The Scout MK I AI Tower integrates multiple proprietary privacy-preserving sensors with adaptive AI for rapid deployment in any environment where public safety monitoring is needed.

MOBILE MK I MONITORING PLATFORM

The Scout MK I features a compact 20-50 feet telescoping design that deploys in under an hour and operates for 72+ hours on integrated solar power, eliminating the need for fixed infrastructure or external power sources. The system integrates proprietary privacy-preserving spatial mapping technology, multi-spectrum imaging, advanced radar, and AI-powered audio analysis into a rapidly deployable tower. The system’s onboard Kepler AI can detect weapons, unauthorized access, violence, crowd formations, and destructive activities in real-time. The audio analysis system identifies critical sounds including gunshots, breaking glass, and distress calls. The system can be fully operational within 60 minutes at construction sites, public events, critical infrastructure, or remote locations without existing security infrastructure.

PROPRIETARY PRIVACY-PRESERVING MULTI-SENSOR APPROACH

The Scout MK I’s privacy-preserving design creates a crucial balance for modern policing. By using proprietary spatial sensors rather than continuous video surveillance, the system protects privacy while maintaining security effectiveness. This approach allows police departments to deploy advanced monitoring in privacy-sensitive locations, reducing both community resistance and data storage requirements. When threats are detected, targeted visual verification activates only as needed, ensuring effective response without unnecessary surveillance of law-abiding citizens.

REVOLUTIONARY ADAPTIVE INTELLIGENCE

At the heart of the Scout MK I is Skylark Labs’ groundbreaking Kepler adaptive AI platform—a breakthrough on-device intelligence system that learns instantly from new environments without pre-training, detects threats proactively through multi-sensor analysis, operates entirely on-device with no external data transmission, adapts continuously to evolving security challenges, and maintains complete functionality without internet connectivity.

“What makes our Kepler platform revolutionary is its ability to recognize potential threats before they fully manifest,” explains Dr. Amarjot Singh, CEO of Skylark Labs. “The system begins learning immediately upon deployment, identifying normal patterns and distinguishing them from potential threats without requiring massive datasets or cloud connectivity. As it encounters new scenarios, it continuously refines its detection capabilities, dramatically reducing false positives while ensuring genuine threats aren’t missed.”

PROVEN TECHNOLOGY

The Scout MK I AI Tower is already being used by public safety clients across the United States.

“As security professionals, we’re constantly balancing effectiveness against resource constraints,” notes Greg West, Western Hemisphere Consulting. “The Scout MK I’s combination of mobility, adaptive intelligence, and privacy protection solves our most pressing operational challenges while building community trust. Its ability to continuously improve threat detection while reducing false alarms addresses the fundamental limitations we’ve faced with previous technologies.”

The Scout MK I AI Tower is now available for demonstration and deployment to qualified agencies and security operators across the United States. For more information about Skylark Labs’ public safety solutions, please visit Mobile Tower System: Advanced Multi-Sensor Surveillance Platform | Skylark Labs.

ABOUT SKYLARK LABS

Skylark Labs is a U.S.-based artificial intelligence company that is revolutionizing AI with adaptive technology that learns on any device from a single experience. Our brain-inspired architecture enables AI that adapts continuously like the human brain, eliminating operational disruptions while reducing costs. As a U.S.-based company, we specialize in advanced AI solutions for defense and security, delivering actionable intelligence at the tactical edge for enhanced situational awareness.

For more information, please contact us at info@skylarklabs.ai.

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