On Friday 12th April 2024 ExCulture was announced as winner of the 2024 DSM-Firmenich Kickstart Prize, securing €50,000 after pitching to and addressing the questions of the experienced jury panel composed of Oscar Goddijnm Kirsten Herben-Steinbusch, Adam Burja and Cindy Gerhardt.
Prior to the final ExCulture was among seven other startups who participated in two days of training hosted by Planet B.io that provided many new connections, peer-to-peer learning, pitch training and workshops.
