{"id":11471,"date":"2025-06-12T12:16:49","date_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:16:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uic.se\/?p=11471"},"modified":"2025-06-12T12:24:10","modified_gmt":"2025-06-12T10:24:10","slug":"innovative-food-platform-wins-hearts-in-local-startup-competition","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uic.se\/en\/innovative-food-platform-wins-hearts-in-local-startup-competition\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative food platform wins hearts in local startup competition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The winner of this spring\u2019s digital startup competition and UIC Demo Day is developing a platform to support home cooks across the globe. UIC Demo Day is organized by Uppsala Innovation Centre (UIC), the business incubator for Uppsala County, and aims to give startups a chance to showcase their business ideas. Visitors are invited to meet the entrepreneurs, watch their pitches, and vote for their favorite company.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final pitch competition took place yesterday, and Doodel HomeFoods, founded by Pranay Mogathal Ramachandra, received the most votes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After an intense digital voting period and a high-energy live pitch event at Hubben in Uppsala Science Park, it was clear that Doodel HomeFoods<\/strong> had made the biggest impression on the audience and was crowned the winner of UIC Demo Day Spring 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 Winning feels incredible \u2013 but more than anything, it\u2019s a responsibility. This is a sign that we\u2019re on the right path and a promise to keep learning, growing, and honoring the trust placed in us, says Pranay Mogathal Ramachandra<\/strong>, founder of Doodel HomeFoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“The best part about UIC has been the mentors, the learning, and the pace \u2013 it\u2019s kept me focused and constantly evolving.<\/strong>“<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The audience was treated to eleven innovative business ideas, ranging from eco-friendly ammonia and next-gen hydrogen chips to high-protein snacks, AI tools for clinical trials, and sustainable packaging solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2013 UIC Demo Day is a key milestone in the UIC Build business development program. It gives companies the opportunity to craft and test their message with an external audience, and to showcase their innovation to a wider network. It often leads to valuable energy and new connections, says Joacim Brauner<\/strong>, business coach and program lead for UIC Build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition to the audience\u2019s winner, two jury awards were presented:<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n