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Challenges
New challenges to build Sigma's future.
Explore our strategic priorities and submit a solution to address them.
Three challenges to connect with.
| Health Through Foods
| Responsible Protein
| Operational Excellence
Health Through Foods
Foods that help people live better.
We're looking for food solutions backed by scientific evidence that can create value in digestive, metabolic, functional, or preventive health.
We're looking for startups working on:
Digestive health and the microbiome.
Metabolic health.
Functional nutrition.
Evidence-backed prevention.
Scientific evidence and applicability are relevant criteria.
Responsible Protein
The next generation of protein.
We're looking for innovations that transform how protein is sourced, produced, and delivered, balancing nutrition, quality, and sustainability.
We're looking for startups working on:
New sources or ingredients
Production processes
Traceability and sourcing
Quality, nutrition, or sustainability
This challenge considers the full chain, from source to consumer.
Operational Excellence
More productive and efficient operations.
We're looking for technology solutions that can transform how we operate, optimize processes, and create efficiencies across the value chain.
We're looking for startups working on:
AI and advanced analytics
Automation and optimization
Energy efficiency
Manufacturing, logistics, or supply chain
Value should be observable in a process or operational metric.
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