Shakeup Factory is a European food biotech innovation platform specialised in bridging startups, corporates, and research ecosystems to accelerate the market adoption and deployment of breakthrough solutions. The organisation operates at the intersection of alternative proteins, food biotech, functional ingredients, and sustainable food systems, combining deep sector expertise with hands-on open innovation execution. Shakeup Factory designs and runs targeted innovation programmes, startup scouting and validation tracks, and corporate–startup pilot pathways, with a strong focus on measurable outcomes such as pilot launches, partnership deals, and market readiness. It is actively involved in multiple EU-funded initiatives and collaborates with leading innovation clusters, research centres, and industry partners across Europe. Its core assets include a highly curated European food and biotech ecosystem network, a structured market validation methodology, and proven experience in corporate innovation roadmapping and startup acceleration. Shakeup Factory is the lead organisation behind FoodBioX, the EU's food biotech open innovation platform.