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The Future of Protein Production Amsterdam 2025

October 2025

HGF are proud to be sponsoring the Future of Protein Production Amsterdam 2025, the leading global event bringing together innovators across fermentation, cultivated and plant-based proteins.

Date: 29-30th October 2025 

Location: RAI Amsterdam

Joining the expert line-up is HGF Partner Kerry Rees and Patent Director Andrew Tindall, who will lead an interactive workshop on IP strategy.

Using IP to Attract Investment

Wednesday 29th October, 14.15-15.15 

Are you a startup in the fast-growing alternative protein space? This interactive workshop will show you how to use intellectual property (IP) strategically – not just to protect your technology, but to strengthen your position with investors.

Our experts will explore:

  • Strategic IP protection: Learn how to identify and protect your unique inventions, whether through patents, trade secrets, or other strategies.
  • Competitive landscape analysis: Gain insights into the existing IP landscape and understand potential challenges and opportunities.
  • Scalability considerations: Explore how your IP strategy can adapt and evolve alongside your company’s growth and production scaling-up.
  • Collaboration and partnerships: Discover how to navigate IP considerations when collaborating with other players in the industry.

Don’t miss this exclusive session designed to help innovators safeguard their technology and attract investment in the alternative protein space.

This session is invitation only. You can apply to attend during the conference registration process.

Click the button below to sign up.

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