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1-2-Taste is selected for the ScaleNL Connect Chicago US Market Entry Program
16 Jun 20231-2-Taste is thrilled to announce that we have been selected to be part of the cohort of promising agri-food startups for the ScaleNL Connect Chicago US Market Entry Program.
Jasper Schouten, CEO and Co-founder 1-2-Taste: "We are honoured to be among the innovative companies chosen for our disruptive solutions that aim to revolutionize the agri-food industry and drive sustainability, efficiency, and positive change. This incredible program, organized by ScaleNL and the Consulate General of the Netherlands in Chicago, with support from the Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, will prepare 1-2-Taste for the US market entry."
The ScaleNL Connect program in Chicago will run from June to the end of July 2023. The program’s content has been carefully designed around the IFT First trade show, which takes place in Chicago, known as the agri-food capital of the US. We are proud to join the 10 founders selected based on their current Dutch and/or European success and their potential for growth in the US market.
Joining us in this exciting journey are the following innovative startups: Elfsquad, FUL Foods, Greencovery, OneThird, PectCof B.V., PEAX Data, revyve, Sensip-dx, and SoilBeat. Together, we have been given a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive US market lead generation program. We will gain access to industry experts, mentors, investors, and a vast network of stakeholders. The ScaleNL Connect Chicago program will provide tailored support to help us overcome the initial complexities of entering the US market and accelerate our growth.
ScaleNL is the first public-private organization that assists Dutch Tech pioneers in scaling into the US Market. They provide access to a dedicated network of founders and mentors, a US market entry Academy of courses, and tailored events and programs.
We are grateful for this opportunity and look forward to making a positive impact on the US agri-food industry. Stay tuned for more updates on our journey with ScaleNL Connect Chicago.
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