Nine food-focused startups join Mondelez tech accelerator

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Nine food-focused startups join Mondelez tech accelerator

23 Jun 2026

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CHICAGO — Mondelez International has selected the participating startups for its 2026 CoLab Tech, an accelerator program run by the baking company’s global R&D team. The third iteration is focused on finding emerging technologies that can help address evolving environmental, supply chain and regulatory challenges, as well as build capabilities to accelerate front-end innovation and elevate consumer experiences.

“The CPG industry is facing a confluence of transformations — from supply chain to AI,” said Ian Noble, R&D VP for Research, Analytical Sciences & Cocoa at Mondelez International. “That’s why CoLab Tech is such an important program for Mondelez. It gives us access to innovators who are developing emerging technologies built to navigate these dynamics, helping accelerate our capabilities and ambition to lead the future of snacking.”

Of the more than 200 companies that applied for this year’s cohort, nine companies were chosen for their snack-forward technologies that show potential for scaling and commercialization:

Akarso Bio
Alpine Bio
Attribute Analytics
Cal-San
De3pbio
Nfinite
Paper Nourish Ingredients
Nous
Ruby Bio

The cohort will participate in an 8-week curriculum that includes hands-on experiences, virtual sessions, 1:1 mentorship, and access to Mondelez International’s global network of partners and experts.

For more information on the chosen startups, visit the Snack Futures website.

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