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How we do it
Trendlines Agrifood Innovation Centre – AFIC.
Transforming the agrifood start-up ecosystem in APAC
Singapore-based, AFIC leverages our rich knowledge base and the growing start-up scene to transform Singapore into the key agritech hub in the Asia Pacific region, creating better ag and food solutions for tomorrow. To fulfil this mission, we work closely with stakeholders in government agencies, corporate and academic research institutions.
Our Investment Approach
- early-stage investors
- active approach in seeking breakthrough in agrifood technologies
- build relationships with start-ups & global networks
How we do it
Accelerator Track
Low-risk environment encouraging start-ups to experiment with their business idea
Exposure to the industry via workshops, panel discussions & networking events. See accelerator track programs below
Accelerator track graduates demonstrating disruptive technologies can graduate into our Incubation Track
Incubator Track
Identifies unique market opportunities and develops business strategies to testbed near-market technologies for commercialization
Aggregates the expertise of our in-house business development team with technological support from strategic partners & our Innovation Labs team
Market Entry Program
Promotes the exchange of ideas and accelerates R&D by attracting commercialization-stage companies to establish their presence in Singapore
Allows companies to break into Asian markets while facilitating the growth and uptake of agrifood tech across the region
Our Flagship Programs
3i Agrifood Accelerator Program
- Annual 12-week program
- Develops early-stage agrifood start-ups via workshops and dedicated mentorship to bring their ideas to market
- Workshops cover branding, product development, storytelling, and pitching
- Access to strategic partners and equity-free funding support of SGD$10,000
Republic Polytechnic – Trendlines Accelerator Program
- First-of-a-kind collaboration between academia and venture capital
- AFIC contributes industry know-how and networks while Republic Polytechnic provides academic research expertise and incubation facilities
- Provides students & alumni an opportunity to learn about the Singaporean agrifood landscape and tap into a wide pool of resources to jumpstart their entrepreneurial journey
EntrePass Partner
AFIC is an appointed EntrePass Partner.
An initiative under Startup SG, EntrePass is a work pass aimed to support foreign founders in establishing innovative tech or venture-backed start-ups in Singapore.
As an EntrePass Partner, foreign founders that have received our endorsement will enjoy additional privileges and have their EntrePass applications prioritised. All criteria for EntrePass remain unchanged.
Find out more about the program and eligibility to apply for EntrePass.
Team
As my mother used to say...
Nitza Kardish, PhD
CEO, Trendlines Agrifood Fund; Vice Chair, Trendlines Agrifood Innovation Centre
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Nitza Kardish, PhD
CEO, Trendlines Agrifood Fund; Vice Chair, Trendlines Agrifood Innovation Centre, The Trendlines Group
Nitza Kardish joined the Trendlines management team in June 2011 as CEO of Trendlines Agtech-Mofet. From 2018 through 31 January 2019, Nitza served as CEO of Trendlines Incubators Israel and VP of The Trendlines Group. Since November 2019, Nitza was named CEO of the Trendlines Agrifood Fund.
A plant geneticist, Nitza brings more than 25 years of experience working in senior management positions at life science companies to Trendlines. Prior to joining Trendlines, she served as VP Business Development at the Technion R&D Foundation 2, Ltd. (“Technion Seed”), where she was responsible for the life sciences and cleantech fields.
She previously served as CEO of Clal Life Sciences, an R&D center for emerging life sciences companies; CEO of UroGyn, a start-up that developed minimally invasive surgical tools; and Business Development Manager at Rafael Development Corporation, Ltd.
Nitza earned her doctorate (life sciences) from Tel Aviv University and was a post- doctoral research fellow in the Department of Plant Genetics at the Weizmann Institute of Science. She received an MSc (cum laude) from Tel Aviv University.
Anton Wibowo
Chief Executive Officer
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Anton Wibowo
CEO, Trendlines Agrifood Innovation Centre , The Trendlines Group
Anton Wibowo has over nine years’ of diverse business, management, and investment experience in the Singaporean biotechnology and agribusiness communities.
Prior to joining Trendlines, Anton was operations director and former business development director at Biomax.
Anton holds a Masters of International Business from Central Queensland University and a Bachelor of Engineering (first-class honours) from Nanyang Technological University.
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Keith Loo
Business Ventures Manager
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Keith Loo
Business Ventures Manager, Trendlines Agrifood Innovation Centre, The Trendlines Group
Keith Loo, has over 8 years of experience in marketing, business development, fundraising and entrepreneurship.
Prior to joining Trendlines, Keith was a business development manager with 8F Asset Management. 8F, Keith was the business development manager of Rainbow Aquarium, Singapore’s second largest ornamental fish farm. Keith is also a co-founder of Socialize Holdings, a business development agency that empowers start-ups.
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