COLLABORATE

Let’s build the future of African food together.

Jollof Fest works with food companies, producers, restaurants, researchers, institutions and creative professionals interested in African gastronomy and its future.

We combine culinary knowledge and real-world experimentation with the technology, expertise and resources of our partners.

Together, we transform ideas into distinctive products, experiences and sustainable business opportunities.

WAYS TO COLLABORATE

PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

For companies and producers developing sauces, beverages, condiments, culinary bases and other food concepts.

RESTAURANT & HOSPITALITY CONCEPTS

For restaurants, hotels and hospitality groups creating distinctive dishes, menus and culinary concepts.

RESEARCH & INNOVATION

For universities, researchers, food technologists and institutions exploring ingredients, processing methods, food systems and new applications.

CULTURAL & CREATIVE PROJECTS

For artists, museums, festivals and cultural organisations connecting food with identity, migration, memory and heritage.

PRODUCTION & MARKET PARTNERSHIPS

For manufacturers, distributors and investors developing scalable food solutions and opportunities between Africa and Europe.

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CONFIDENTIALITY

A trusted development environment.

Meaningful innovation often begins with sensitive ideas. Projects can be conducted confidentially, with clear agreements covering intellectual property, responsibilities and commercial opportunities.

Tell us what you are developing, the challenge you want to solve and the kind of collaboration you are looking for.

We welcome both well-defined projects and promising ideas that need culinary, technical or commercial direction.

HAVE A PROJECT OR AN IDEA?

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