Nestle's RD Accelerator seeks StartUps in Women's Health and Wellness

• Passionate start-ups in the realm of food and beverage innovation are invited
• Disruptive ideas and synergistic proposals are welcomed to address the persistent challenges in women’s health   

Despite strides made in raising awareness and advancing women’s health over the years, many women are still grappled with unique health concerns because their everyday nutritional needs are overlooked. To address this challenge, Nestle’s R+D Accelerator has opened its doors for the first time inviting passionate start-ups in the realm of food and beverage innovation. The focus will centre on health concerns around different stages of life, anaemia, joint stiffness, heart-related illness affecting their daily life’s choices.

The ‘Innovation Challenge’ conducted by Nestle’s R+D Accelerator missions to create a market of likeminded passionate entrepreneurs to tackle challenges around women’s physical and mental health and well-being. Problems concerning women’s reproductive health, fertility, menstruation and hormonal changes as they transition into perimenopause, menopause and post-menopause requires attention to be addressed.

“We have seen increased awareness globally about the importance of women’s health, yet many health needs remain unaddressed. Addressing those needs is part of Nestlé’s ambition to support healthy longevity. That is why we are seeking to identify and bring to market innovative nutrition-based solutions that help women maintain physical and mental fitness throughout their adult lives.” a Nestlé representative informed Nutralngredients-Asia.

Nestlé is currently assessing submissions after the Innovation Challenge deadline in January 2025. Start-ups that resonate with company’s ethos and long-term vision will then formulate a synergistic proposal with targeted outcomes in February. By early April, a definite selection will be made regarding the enterprises Nestlé wishes to align and collaborate with.