Start up Stars

We have found our next big Innovators in Active and Sports Nutrition space!

The active and sports nutrition industry is evolving fast, new ingredients, formats, and benefits are redefining the market.

NutraIngredients' was on the lookout for the 2025 Start-Up Stars - the most innovative young companies that have what it takes to stand out in a competitive space. Our winning Start-Up Stars will have an exclusive opportunity to showcase their business at the Active Nutrition Summit in Vienna on the 23 to 25 June 2025.

Entries are now closed and submissions are being judged by our editorial panel

If selected as a Start-Up Star, our winners will receive:

• A full delegate pass – Access to all summit sessions and networking opportunities

• A speaking slot on stage – to pitch their business and join our startup panel discussion

• Brand visibility – Their company featured at the Start-Up Hub in the summit’s networking area

• Industry exposure – Coverage in NutraIngredients and social media channels

Keep your eyes peeled on NutraIngredients as winners will be announced soon!

With access to the whole summit, here's what previous winners thought!

The content was some of the best I've seen at a conference like this.

B3 Labs

Speakers were really informative, a lot of the specialists you could tell were really passionate about their field and it was refreshing to see

B3 Labs

2023 Winners