Delegation Program Report
| Theme / Urban Challenge | Reducing Environmental Impact Related to Food and Promoting Sustainable Urban Development |
|---|---|
| Duration | August 25th 2025~ August 29th 2025 |
Program Introduction
General Meetings
- Visits to startup facilities and agricultural universities around Malmö city
- Networking sessions that included the mayor, along with one-on-one discussions held with city hall officials
- Pitches and presentations to relevant Malmö city departments
Individual Meetings
- Meetings with stakeholders, government agencies, private companies, and program organizers were arranged based on individual needs of each participating startup, helping to reinforce international networks and further refine their proposals
The Final Pitches
Feedbacks from Participating Startups
Opinions about the project and global business expansion in general were collected through participant interviews.
Difficulties Participants face during global business expansion
Business Strategies Development for
Overseas Expansion
Overseas Expansion
Understanding the utilization methods of the technology under development in overseas agricultural fields, as well as potential monetization strategies that should be thoroughly examined and integrated into the overall business strategy.
Challenges related to intellectual property strategy and the priority need of securing rights and prevent imitation in international markets.
Networks with Overseas Companies,
Researchers, and Local Stakeholders
Researchers, and Local Stakeholders
Networks with local organizations and on-site research about local urban challenges was gained.
Connections with stakeholders essential for project financing and launching local projects as well as the relationships with individuals who have strong local connections is highly valuable.
Feedbacks from participants
- We realized the importance of in-person visits.
- Such opportunity to visit the local area, make connections, and explore new business opportunities will not be gained without such a program.
We also deeper understanding of the European’s business perspectives and ways of thinking through this delegation program, which will be extremely helpful for our future proposals and activities.
- We were able to gain a concrete understanding of local challenges and build valuable networks through site visits and interviews.
- Our understanding of challenges related to food waste and resource circulation, and how our business, materials, and technologies can contribute to society, was deepened by engaging directly with stakeholders.
Establishing new connections with government agencies, companies, and research institutions has opened up possibilities for joint demonstrations and business collaborations.
This delegation has been a significant step forward in accelerating our challenge to create new industries starting from waste.
- We are now taking steps to establish our EU base after the delegation program.
- We were unsure about which region or city would be the best fit for our company even though we have been considering setting up a base in the EU for some time. Through this visit, we were impressed by Malmö’s location, its strong agricultural sector, and the excellent farmland, which is not yet widely known internationally. We believe Malmö is an ideal match for our company and have already begun inquiries regarding the establishment of a branch.