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title: Turn bold ideas into real-world solutions
description: Discover how Brabant's new initiative is empowering Food-tech startups with pilot facilities, R&D support, and an international network to create a plant-based future.
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# [Turn bold ideas into real-world solutions](https://www.aomb.nl/en/articles-and-opinions/turn-bold-ideas-into-real-world-solutions)

 Written by [Vera op den Brouw-Sprakel](https://www.aomb.nl/en/articles-and-opinions/author/vera-op-den-brouw-sprakel) | Dec 18, 2024 12:27:46 PM

Brabant is launching a bold initiative to help Food-tech startups scale and thrive.

With deep agricultural roots and a thriving innovation ecosystem, the province is harnessing cutting-edge technology and collaboration to create a more plant-based future. This ranges from alternative proteins to upcycling agricultural byproducts.

The Scale-Up Plant, powered by [Brabantse Ontwikkelings Maatschappij (BOM)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/brabantse-ontwikkelings-maatschappij-bom-/), [Provincie Noord-Brabant](https://www.linkedin.com/company/provincie-noord-brabant/), and [REWIN West-Brabant](https://www.linkedin.com/company/nv-rewin/), supports startups and scale-ups by giving access to pilot facilities, R&D support, and an international network. These efforts turn bold ideas into real-world solutions.

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