At FoodWorks in Lund, foodtech startups don’t just talk about scaling — they do it. We help you get to market faster and scale with practical support, professional connections, and accessible infrastructure.

You get the tools, the space, and the know-how to grow. Simple. Functional. Built for impact.

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Connect. Network. Innovate.

Shared Workspace and Foodtech labs

Innovation Support and

Research & Development

Community Network & Business Development

Product

We match you with the right people and resources to move your business forward. Forget the accelerator programmes built for everyone. We find what fits you.

From product development and R&D to packaging, manufacturing, distribution, go-to-market, branding, food formulation, international expansion and investment — we connect you with experts who have done it themselves.

The support YOU need

Flexible Workspace

Our workspaces are built for getting things done. From fixed desks to private offices and meeting rooms. You’ll find room to focus, space to connect, and keep ideas and progress moving.

Professional Science Labs

Access food and analysis laboratories for R&D — dedicated spaces or by the day or month. Fitted with basic equipment, our team can support you with analysis and equipment rental.

Clinical Verification

We help you develop strategies for clinical verification of new products, walk you through how to make nutrition or health claims, and carry out laboratory services for you.

Mentors & Advisors

Find specialist advice from our network of professionals from R&D, product innovation, food formulation, marketing, business strategy, global expansion, patent and law.

FoodTech Founder

Innovate. Prototype. Launch. Scale fast.
Learn from those who have been there, done that.
Tap into our network of entrepreneurs, specialists and industry experts to supercharge your business development and strategy.
Find flexible workspace with the right community and feel supported from day 1.

FoodWorks is for you

Get the right connections

As experienced leaders, we connect you with people who know the technology and pathways to funding, grants, and growth — so you can stop guessing and start scaling.

Need advice? You got it. Need the right contacts? We know them. Need direction? We guide you.

Our space is built for doing the work, meeting the right people, and keeping your focus where it belongs — on building a company that lasts.

Meet the Right People

These are a few of the people you will be connected with through FoodWorks.

Scientific Lead / NEAT Innovation

Elin Östman

Elin Östman advises food businesses on transforming nutrition research into commercially viable innovations. Combining academic excellence with entrepreneurial insight, she guides companies in developing functional, science-based products that promote both health and sustainability.

Director of Innovation / NEAT Innovation

Arwa Mustafa

Arwa provides strategic guidance to food businesses seeking to innovate through science and technology. Drawing on a rich background in academia, R&D, and entrepreneurship, she helps organisations turn research and advanced food technologies into market-ready solutions.

Business Strategist / Unwasted

Henrik Åkerman

Henrik Åkerman helps businesses grow through strategy, innovation, and purposeful leadership. He led Oumph! and the Nordic operations of LIVEKINDLY Collective, driving double-digit growth and award-winning brand innovation. Henrik brings over 20 years of experience in marketing, sustainability, and brand strategy.

Art Director & Stylist / Becca Sulocki & Friends

Rebecca Sulocki

Rebecca Sulocki helps brands grow through visual storytelling. As an Art Director and Food Stylist, she develops and tests recipes, styles food and products, and directs photographers for brands such as Coop, Loka, and The Jamie Oliver Group—creating branding and marketing assets for television, print, and social media for over 20 years.

Sweden Lead / Tech Nordic Advocates

Barry O'Brien

Barry O’Brien advises early- and growth-stage startups on scaling through effective communication, innovation programmes, and strategic partnerships. With a background in ecosystem development, marketing, and internationalisation, he helps companies build visibility, engage stakeholders, and enter new markets with confidence.

General Partner / Kost Capital

Bodil Sidén

Bodil Sidén is a General Partner at Kost Capital, an early-stage venture capital firm investing in the future of food. With a background spanning politics, technology, and entrepreneurship, previously a Partner at blq invest and part of Uber’s Nordic team, Bodil empowers founders who are building better food systems for more people.

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Cultivating Innovation

FoodWorks is built by foodtech and business professionals who understand the unique needs and challenges of the industry, from research to delivery — giving you the space, tools, and support to innovate and create a meaningful company.

FoodWorks Partner Network

Membership gives you the edge. You get direct access to experienced foodtech professionals and industry leaders — plus our full support to help you innovate, launch and grow.