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Global climate, economic and social crises present an imminent and unprecedented threat to our cities.

We must act collectively now and in ways we haven't done before if we are going to stem the tide. SHIFT helps innovators to find, test and scale up solutions to the major challenges of city life. We're a cross-sector collaboration between business, academia, public sector and community, and our home is Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in East London; 560-acres of real-world testing ground. Whether it'

s working with start-ups and SMEs to deliver innovation trials on the Park, open innovation challenges or new research partnerships, we're here to work together to launch the outcomes that will build healthier, fairer and more resilient cities of the future.

15/04/2025

🍽️🌱 The Future Industries Demonstrator’s third Innovation Challenge spotlighted five pioneering London-based SMEs dedicated to transforming urban food systems. From making healthy, sustainable food more accessible to tackling waste and affordability, these innovators developed scalable solutions to reshape how cities eat.

During the 5-month programme, our cohorts achieved remarkable milestones—advancing sustainable food production, reducing waste, and forging key cross-sector partnerships. Their groundbreaking efforts lay the foundation for healthier, more resilient food ecosystems in our communities.

💡Want to learn more? Visit the Future Industries Demonstrator page at https://shiftlondon.co.uk/future-industries-demonstrator 🌱💚

28/11/2024

Meet Sitopia Farm!🥕🧑‍🌾

They’re the final startup in Cohort 3 of the Future Industries Demonstrator programme.

Sitopia Farm is striving to transform our food services through organic regeneration and community initiatives.

They sell their produce directly to the local community while offering a diverse range of courses and volunteering opportunities. This fosters a culture of collaboration with businesses, organisations, and local residents that helps instil sustainable food habits within the community.

As part of the programme, Sitopia Farm is looking to:
🤝 Collaborate with businesses and behaviour change experts.
💡Develop ways to enhance the impact of their ‘team days’ at the farm.
🧪Test and evaluate a new ‘team away days’ offering in east London.

You can keep up with the latest from Sitopia Farm and the rest of the cohort across our social media channels.

19/11/2024

Meet SAGES! 👋🎨

They are the fourth of our five startups in Cohort 3 of the Future Industries Demonstrator programme.

SAGES is transforming sustainability within the dye industry by developing biodegradable, non-toxic dyes from food waste.

Using their patent-pending extraction method, SAGES isolates phytochemicals from food waste sourced from local businesses to create a natural, sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes.

SAGES’ aims for the programme are to:
💡 Gain insights into waste management logistics
🚀 Scale operations
🤝 Build partnerships with academic institutions and local food retailers

You can keep up with the latest news from SAGES and the other cohorts on our social media channels.

12/11/2024

Meet MadeSweetly! 👋🍭

Part of Cohort 3 in the Future Industries Demonstrator programme, Made Sweetly is on a mission to address global health challenges by producing sustainable, low-calorie sweet proteins.

Their groundbreaking fermentation process produces sweet proteins derived from West African Berries. The result? A natural sweetener up to 3,000 times sweeter than sugar without affecting natural glucose levels.

Made Sweetly's aims for the Future Industries Demonstrator programme are to:
✨ Enhance understanding of customer needs with market research
🚀 Product development
💸 Establish pricing models

Keep up with the latest news from Made Sweetly and the other cohorts on our social media channels.

06/11/2024

Meet ELMC! 👋🍄

One of the five startups in Cohort 3 of the Future Industries Demonstrator programme, the East London Mushroom Collective (ELMC) is revolutionising sustainability within the mushroom farming industry.

Striving to create a fully circular model for urban mushroom farming, ELMC upcycles waste from local farms and businesses into mushroom substrate to provide fresh, sustainable mushrooms directly to the community.

ELMC’s aims for the programme:
🧠 Develop a targetted sales strategy
✍️ Create an engaging content marketing strategy
🫂 Engage and connect with the community

You can keep up with the latest from ELMC and the rest of Cohort 3 across our social media channels.

29/10/2024

Meet Carib Eats! 👋🍲🥭

They are the first of the five startups in Cohort 3 of the Future Industries Demonstrator programme.

Carib Eats is on a mission to tackle isolation and food uncertainty for elderly black and Caribbean communities in Hackney.

They develop digital platforms that streamline the registration process of key community offerings like canteen signups, volunteer registrations, and local school sessions.

Throughout the programme, Carib Eats is looking to:
🛜 Develop an accessible digital platform tailored to elderly black and Caribbean community members
💻 Address local challenges relating to digital literacy
💪 Strengthen operational capacity

You can follow the latest developments from Carib Eats and the rest of the cohort across our social media channels.

23/10/2024

Introducing the FID Challenge 03: Food Systems cohort! 👋🥙

Meet Carib Eats, East London Mushroom Collective, SAGES, Sitopia Farm, and MadeSweetly. Over a six-month programme, the cohort will build, develop, and demonstrate their innovative proposals to increase the accessibility and sustainability of food in urban areas.

With east London being one of the leading spots for sustainable development in the UK, the next six months are the perfect opportunity to break new ground for building and showcasing modern food solutions. We can’t wait to get started! 🥑🚀

02/09/2024

Food innovators, this is your moment! London needs your bold solutions to transform our food systems — but hurry, applications for the Food Systems open innovation challenge close soon ⏰

This open innovation challenge is supporting solutions that make healthy food more accessible and affordable for everyone.

This is your chance to scale up your innovation and be part of the solution to this most pressing challenge.

Register your application now and we'll walk you through the simple steps to submit your full proposal by September 8th, 2024.

Apply here: https://shiftlondon.co.uk/future-industries-demonstrator/food-systems-challenge/

28/08/2024

We're proud to partner with UCL and Anya Lyon-Fraser to bring you the Food Systems open innovation challenge. Together, we're empowering local innovators to create a more sustainable and equitable food system for all Londoners.

If your application is successful, Anya will be one of the expert mentors that will join your side to help you on your scaling journey. This is all part of our Venture Creator programme, which offers a potent and proven mix of mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities.

Apply now and join our local community of food system innovators. Register here: https://shiftlondon.co.uk/future-industries-demonstrator/food-systems-challenge/

20/08/2024

Did you know that 2.3 million tonnes of food are wasted in London every year? That's one of many food system challenges we can solve together, starting with the Food Systems open innovation challenge.

To learn more about the challenge, and find out how you can play a role in building a more resilient and sustainable food system for all, join us for an online information session on Wednesday, 21st August, from 11:00 to 12:00.

During the session, the SHIFT team and our partners will be answering all your questions about:

➡️ The Future Industries Demonstrator Programme
➡️ The eligibility criteria and application process for the latest challenge
➡️ SHIFT’s role in the programme and the wider innovation landscape

Reserve your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/future-industries-demonstrator-application-guidance-webinar-tickets-967787657937?aff=erelexpmlt

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