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Description

Expert Agrifoodtech | Technical Due Diligence

- Audit technique & Due Diligence : In-depth evaluation of Agrifoodtech projects through a proprietary 8-dimension framework (including TRL, Intellectual Property, industrial scalability, and market potential) to secure investments from VC/PE funds.

- Regulatory Expertise & Compliance : Analysis of eligibility for financing schemes (CIR/CII) and market access security (EFSA / Novel Food). Critical identification of legal and regulatory risks.

- Intellectual Property (IP) : Audit and strategic analysis of patent portfolios to validate entry barriers and freedom to operate for target companies.

Contracting : Negotiation and drafting of complex service agreements in multi-sector environments.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

French
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Paris (up to 50km)

Consultant indépendent
Agrifoodtech Expert
CONSULTING AND AUDITS
January 2026 - Today (7 months)
Paris, France
- Instruction and analysis of agrifoodtech innovation projects for VC/PE funds and M&A players: evaluation of technological maturity, industrial robustness, competitive positioning, and financial viability.
- Deployment of proprietary Innovation Scorecard (8 dimensions) on projects in biocontrol, agricultural robotics, fermentation, and food biotechnology.
- Analysis of EU regulatory compliance (Novel Food, EFSA) and intellectual property issues within the framework of technical audits prior to investment decisions.
- Negotiation and drafting of contracts; on-site client visits for face-to-face technical audits with management and R&D teams.
Novel Food Technical Due Diligence EFSA Foodtech Investment Analysis
ABF DECISIONS & SinnRJ
Innovation Financing Consultant
October 2023 - May 2025 (1 year and 7 months)
Paris, France
Management of regional innovation financing schemes (Innov'Up, PM'UP). Drafting and technical justification of R&D expenses for tax credits (CIR, CII). Budget monitoring and evaluation of over 30 R&D projects (biotech, IT, agrifood). Methodological support and company assistance in preparing grant applications.
CIR/CII Innovation Financing State of the Art Market Research
African Business Club
Start-up / Entrepreneurship Project Manager
September 2024 - Today (1 year and 11 months)
Paris, France
Strategic analysis of 300+ agrifood start-ups in Europe and Africa; investment recommendations and sector monitoring. Selection and support of 20 start-ups out of 300 applications. Development of a project database to facilitate sourcing and due diligence. Writing of economic intelligence articles distributed to 30,000+ readers.
Networking Due Diligence Market Research Sponsorship Strategy Newsletter Writing