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We Are Shaking Up the Food System &
Power For Impact
A Distinct Identity
Here at Impact Circle, we see the value in everyone. We want to be a catalyst for positive change, and since our beginnings, we’ve been driven by the same ideas we initially founded: support, empowerment, and progress. Backed by a team of experienced professionals, our strategic services meet the needs of all types and sizes of businesses from small startups to large companies, and deliver lasting changes with measurable growth. We emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words. While there is always more that can be done, there is no doubt that we are making a significant impact. We don’t measure our success through just facts and figures, but through happy faces and heartwarming outcomes.
This is our distinctive identity !
Upcoming Events
23-26 April 2024 @ Singapore Expo
FHA-Food & Beverage is ASEAN’s most international food & drinks trade event that brings together the global food and hospitality community, attracting 43,000 attendees from 100 countries/regions. FHA-Food & Beverage is an annual event held every April. It focuses on the dynamic food and beverage sector, bringing together a diverse array of global suppliers and key buyers from Asia and beyond. This event is a hub for exploring the latest trends, innovations, and high-quality products in the F&B industry.
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Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL is an inspiring B2B trade event that has already made a significant impact on the industry.
With the remarkable success of its debut edition, featuring nearly 300+ exhibitors and attracting over 8000+ enthusiastic visitors, the show has become an unparalleled gathering for food and beverage experts, professionals, and enthusiasts.
🍎 FHA-Food & Beverage 2024 🌱
I'm delighted to announce that from April 23-26 at the Singapore EXPO, over 20 AgriFoodTech Change Makers will showcase their transformative solutions for our food systems at FHA 2024. This showcase is powered by Impact Circle MY in collaboration with Innovate360! This initiative is brought to life with amazing support from Informa Markets, Bioeconomy Corporation and Space F.
KAIROS AGRICULTURE, Maypreen Sdn Bhd, N & E Innovations Pte Ltd, Lush Food Group, ULTIMEAT . ,EATNUF, tHEMEat Company, Fuciphagus Agritech Sdn. Bhd. 福喜發鉻有限公司. , NATTOME, Nutriient Pte. Ltd., The BerrySpot, KELAVA, Well B Food & Beverage Trading Sdn. Bhd., ADA Biotech, Meals In Minutes, Hydroemission, Entomal Biotech, HYDRO-REGEN, Herb & Tea futurology, KosmodeHealth Singapore, Pinxin Vegan, AQUIVIO
🚀 Join us as 20 selected visionary startups take center stage at "The SPARK" to pitch their transformative solutions designed to revolutionize our food systems. This dynamic session will showcase innovation, sustainability, and impactful new technologies in the food and agriculture sector. 🔥 "The SPARK" is more than just a pitch session; it's a catalyst for innovation, fostering collaboration, and driving the industry forward.
🤝 We're also excited to introduce "Investor Hours" within the Sustainable Food Future section. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for startup founders and investors to engage in deep, meaningful one-on-one discussions. It’s a chance to explore the nuances of groundbreaking projects and forge partnerships that will shape the future of our food systems.
📅 Mark your calendars!
📍 Location: Singapore Expo, Hall 7
📆 Date: 23-26 April 2024
🌟 For VCs, Angels, and investors interested in participating in the Investor Hours, please secure your spot by registering here (registration closes on April 16) : https://lnkd.in/gjJXZ-qR
🔗 To attend FHA 2024, register at https://fhafnb.com
🔗 To gain access to The SPARK, register at https://lnkd.in/gqiuEhm3
Let’s reshape the future of food together!
Awesome Events
Our events were awesomely held and concluded with great success.
As the Ecosystem Partner, Impact Circle is proud to have supported Innovate 360's Investor Networking Gathering in Kuala Lumpur. Our collaboration is a testament to our shared commitment to fostering a thriving ecosystem for agrifood tech innovation.
✨On the 27th of February, 2024, just before the eagerly awaited Sustainable Food Asia Co., Ltd.(SFA)’s Sustainable Food BootCamp slated for the next 2 days, we had the privilege of hosting esteemed Japanese delegates at the Back2Nature #Regenerative Farm in Kuala Pilah.
Ajinomoto Co., Inc.
ROHTO Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Kikkoman Corporation
MUFG Bank
Ikeda Tohka 池田糖化工業株式会社
✨This special visit was not only a prelude to the enriching sessions planned for the SFA BootCamp but also a profound opportunity to showcase the transformative power of regenerative agriculture in advancing food production.
✨This visit underscored the significance of collaborative international efforts in embracing and implementing sustainable practices that ensure the longevity and health of our planet while simultaneously addressing the pressing need for food security in our growing regional community.✨Through the experiential learning at the Back2Nature Regenerative Farm, we're reminded that the future of food goes beyond just our meals; it encompasses the entire journey of how those meals arrive at our tables. 🍽️
👍🏻✨A heartfelt shoutout 🫶🏻to Satoshi Umino for orchestrating the 2nd SFA’s Sustainable Food Camp 2024, on February 28 and 29 in Kuala Lumpur flawlessly. 🤩 Big Congrats ! 🌟 Sustainable Food Asia's vision of melding new materials from innovative ventures with the prowess of Japanese food-related technologies is paving the way for a sustainable food future. ✨This amazing event is a melting pot of Southeast Asian food tech pioneers and Japanese conglomerates, uniting to address global food issues through collaborative #businessventures with a focus on sustainable food creation, environmental betterment, #health access, and #socialjustice. ✨One of the main Highlights of the event was a competition that spurred teams to devise groundbreaking solutions, with the winning team taking home RM10k.🌟✨Impact Circle MY was proud to stand along side other partners in supporting of this meaningful corporate innovation event. Together, we're not just talking about a sustainable future; we're actively building it. 💪🏻✨
✨Honored to share the stage with Satoshi Umino, Yoshiyuki Ozawa, Noriko Miwa, John Cheng and Semi Hakim where we delved into discussions on the creation and expansion of sustainable food. It was an enriching experience to exchange insights on such a pivotal topic.
The #WorldSoilDay 2023 aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintaining healthy ecosystems and human well-being by addressing the growing challenges in soil management, increasing soil awareness, and encouraging societies to improve soil health. Soil nutrient loss is a major soil degradation process threatening nutrition and is recognized as being among the most important problems at a global level for food security and sustainability all around the globe.
Embracing Innovation, Nourishing Tomorrow
Goes beyond just feeding the world; nourishing societies, economies, and the environment in a way that ensures a prosperous future for generations to come.
🌟 The Future Food-AgTech Festival 2023 at 1 Utama Shopping Centre over five impactful days from 8-12 November was a massive success! 🎉🍾🎊🥳
✨With 48 visionary change makers and food innovators, 68 feststalls, and the incredible support of 30 dedicated student volunteers from Taylor's University, School of Food Studies & Gastronomy and School of Media & Comm, we made a real impact! 🔥🌟
#FFF2023 is a non-profit community initiative proudly organised by Impact Circle MY, in collaboration with Innovate360 and supported by Bioeconomy Corporation, CULT CREATIVE, Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL Network, Thought For Food, Agrobank, Malaysia, Taylor's University and AEON CO. (M) BHD.
✨Under the theme '#GoodFood4All,' our Marketplace was a hub of innovation, bringing together food and agriculture innovators and change makers to showcase transformative food and agricultural solutions focused on #Children's health, #AlternativeProteins, #Agrifoodtech, #Artisanal & #Innovative Foods.
✨In a world grappling with food security, FFF2023 addressed key areas:
1️⃣ Food tech innovations for safer & delightful products
2️⃣ Tackling climate impact from current food production
3️⃣ Promoting nutritious, ethically produced food for evolving lifestyles.
❤️A big hearty thanks to all participated and involved in making this festival a game-changer! 🙌
Farm Fresh Berhad, ULTIMEAT . , Entomal Biotech, Ripe Fresh Pte Ltd, Tealive, Eartheories, MAEKO Malaysia, Kapitani, Well B, Back2Nature, SNACKISS, Green Bugs Farm, Haroct, Rice Inc, Vive Culture, Agroz Group, PS Food, Nattome, Uni Nature, -12 Degree, Hanya, ECOMINIM, Mamoru, Eesoy, Baron & Co, Oatlife, NANKA, Pinxin Vegan, PHUTURE® Foods, Qarbotech, Braintree Technologies, HaruPlate, Bioalpha International Sdn Bhd, Deja Vuu, In The Pink, Plantenesis, Wild Kombucha, My Kefir World, Grusonne, Graze Market, Ayomayo, Claire Organic, Lactomomma, Wonderful Pineapple, Vicked Good, Antares Ventures, Natural Fresh, Nims.
🥬 #GoodFood4All #Sustainability #FutureofFood"
31 October - 2 November 2023 @ Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore
Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia is a partner event of the annual Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW). SIAW aims to gather world’s leading players and stakeholders from the global agri-food industry to share best practices, showcase the latest technologies, to tap business opportunities, and to collaborate towards greater security and sustainability in Asia’s Agri-Food system.
✨ 🤩 We are excited to introduce the "Agrifoodtech Change Makers" Pavilion, powered by Impact Circle MY and Innovate360, in collaboration with Space F Program at the upcoming prestigious Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia.
📆 Date: October 31 - November 2, 2023
⏲ Time : 10:00am - 5:30pm
📍Venue: Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore (Halls A and B)
✨ Get ready to be amazed by 40 exhibition booths each showcasing the brilliance of 35 change makers 🌟 from Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Korea and Indonesia who are pioneering advancements in food innovation, technology, sustainability, and the future of food! 💫 🚀 🌿
Nusantics - Nusantara Genetics, Natural Trace, EASYRICE Digital Technology , Heavenly Nest, BIRTH 2022 Co., Ltd., SEADLING, Zima Sensors Pte. Ltd., Eartheories, Plant Origin, UniFAHS, Urban Greens Hydroponic Systems Inc., The Kawa Project, Mycovation, ImpacFat, TeOra, MUU, TRUMPKIN, MOA foodtech, Futura Ingredients, IXON Food Technology, Pensées Inc., Morus Inc., Infoboss Inc., joinandjoin, ROBO ARETE, Sherpa Space, SicPama, WEMEET, Deeplant, HUENIC, HydroRegen, The BerrySpot, AVENATUR, SENTO BIOTECH, Ripe Fresh Pte Ltd, ULTIMEAT.
✨On 7 November 2023, I watched the top 15 finalists of Khazanah Impact Innovation Challenge (KIIC2023) pitching for their innovative solutions under the theme "Tackling Climate Challenge for Malaysia Food Security." ✨
✨Each finalist presented remarkable solutions, representing impactful Malaysian businesses striving for potential equity investments and/or debt funding from Khazanah Nasional Berhad’s Dana Impak and its funding partners. They were amazing in delivering innovative solutions to the #climatechange challenges affecting #foodsecurity in Malaysia. KIIC 2023’s panel of judges selected 3 winners who demonstrated the most innovative and unique solutions, backed by measurable impact and sustainable business models, all relevant to Malaysia.
🌟I take immense pride in the 10 change makers from our Impact Ventures Network. It's truly heartening to witness the remarkable success of these grand prize winners - Braintree Technologies, ULTIMEAT . and Kapitani . Each of them was awarded grants of up to RM500,000 to bring their business plans to life.
Additionally, Cell AgriTech, Entomal Biotech, Agridata, KAIROS AGRICULTURE, PHUTURE® Foods, Qarbotech and Haroct also emerged as winners in this challenge.
🤩Big congratulations to all winners. You are all truly amazing!!! 👍🏻🌟💪🏻
Arif Makhdzir, Edwin Lee, M Nazrul Hazeri Nazirmuddin, Jason Ng Chin Aik, Vic WK Pui, Yanni Xinyan Ching, Thomas Pui, Matthew Johnny Kulai, Ezra Tan, Jack Yap, Chor Chee Hoe,Dr. Suraya Abdul Rashid, CEng, DYLAN LEE CHEE HOW.
✨We are truly honored and humbled by Khazanah MD Dato Amirul Feisal's mention in his closing speech, acknowledging Impact Circle MY as the key ecosystem builder in the nascent AgriFoodTech space in Malaysia.🥰
https://lnkd.in/gpwh-8Hb
#KIIC2023 #Innovation #FoodSecurity #climatechangesolutions
Impactful Change-makers
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