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Meet @SitopiaFarm!🥕🧑‍🌾 Sitopia Farm strives to transform food services through organic regeneration and community initiatives. They sell directly to the local community and offer courses and volunteering opportunities to local residents. Follow our socials for updates 👀

Meet SAGES! 👋🎨 SAGES is transforming sustainability in the dye industry by developing biodegradable, non-toxic dyes from food waste. These dyes provide a sustainable alternative to highly polluting synthetic dyes. See more from SAGES and Cohort 3 in the coming weeks👀

Meet MadeSweetly! 👋🍭 Made Sweetly is tackling key global health challenges by producing sustainable, low-calorie sweet proteins. These proteins can be used to create sweeter, healthier alternatives to sugar. Keep following our social media for updates.

Meet ELMC! 👋🍄 ELMC is transforming sustainability within the mushroom farming industry. They upcycle waste from local farms and businesses into mushroom substrate to provide fresh, sustainable mushrooms to the community. See more from ELMC in the coming weeks👀

Meet @CaribEatsLDN! 👋 Carib Eats is on a mission to tackle isolation and food uncertainty for elderly black and Caribbean communities in Hackney. They create digital platforms to streamline the signup process for key community services. Follow for updates! 👀

Introducing the FID Challenge 03: Food Systems cohort👋🥙 Meet @CaribEatsLDN, ELMC, SAGES, @SitopiaFarm, and MadeSweetly. Over the next six months, the cohort will develop innovative solutions to increase the accessibility and sustainability of food in urban areas🥝🚀

Food innovators, this is your moment! ⏰ We need bold solutions to transform our food systems to help make healthy food accessible for all. Submit your proposal by September 8th: shiftlondon.co.uk/future-industr…

Partnering with @ucl and Anya Lyon-Fraser for the Food Systems Innovation Challenge!🍎 Empowering local innovators to create a sustainable food system. Get expert mentorship and join our Venture Creator programme. Apply now: shiftlondon.co.uk/future-industr…

London wastes 2.3M tonnes of food yearly! Join our August 21st info session to learn how to tackle this through the Future Industries Demonstrator.🍎 We'll cover application tips, success strategies, and SHIFT's role in innovation. Reserve your spot: eventbrite.com/e/future-indus…

Meet local entrepreneurs who transformed their business with the Future Industries Demonstrator. Got an innovative solution for healthier, sustainable food systems? Their story could be yours! 🥕 Apply now: shiftlondon.co.uk/future-industr…

Calling all London innovators! Join the Food Systems Challenge to build a healthier, sustainable, and equitable food system. 🍎 Tackle food insecurity 🥗 Promote healthier diets 🌎 Reduce environmental impact Applications open now: lnkd.in/eekjRVAV

SHIFT and @ucl are thrilled to bring you the Urban Frontiers exhibition, showcasing some of the physical and digital developments that will enhance modern life in major cities. Book your spot at one of our August events here: eventbrite.com/e/urban-fronti…

Meet Shaded! 👋🏢 Shaded is committed to reducing the growing risk of overheating in buildings. Their demountable external awnings offer an efficient, affordable solution for buildings at risk of overheating. Look out for more updates from Shaded and the rest of Cohort 2.

Meet MapMortar! 👋 🏫 With buildings responsible for 40% of carbon emissions globally, MapMortar aims to make real estate decarbonisation affordable by derisking retrofits. Stay tuned for more updates from MapMortar and the rest of Cohort 2.

Meet Carbon Cell!👋♻️ Carbon Cell is on a mission to make polystyrene waste a thing of the past. Their fully compostable expandable foam provides a sustainable alternative to traditional polymer-based forms. Keep an eye out for updates from Carbon Cell and the rest of Cohort 2.

Meet @seastexofficial! 👋👷 Striving to combat the lack of renewable materials in these sectors, Seastex utilises mussel beards from aquaculture to create a range of renewable, circular building materials. See more from Seastex and Cohort 2 over the coming weeks.

Meet Material Index ! 👋🏗️ Material Index is on a mission to maximise sustainability in the construction industry. They work with building owners, contractors, and designers to enable the reuse of construction materials at scale. Keep an eye on our socials for updates 👀

Meet Challenge 02: Sustainable Structures cohort: @MaterialIndex, @SeastexLtd, @CarbonCellLtd, @MapMortar, and @Shaded. Over a five-month programme, they will build, test and showcase their innovative solutions to making urban areas more sustainable. Let’s get started 🚀

Applications for Challenge 02: Sustainable Structures are now closed 🛑 Missed out? Join the waitlist for details on the next Future Industries Demonstrator Challenge: shiftlondon.co.uk/future-industr… #FutureIndustriesDemonstrator #SustainableStructures #OpenInnovationChallenge

SHIFT joins 350+ member organisations across the world as part of the International Association of Science Parks 🤝 @IASPnetwork is the leading global network for science parks and innovation districts, driving growth and collaboration. Find out more: iasp.ws