Kitche secures £68k in grant funding from WRAP to support app development.
The grant from WRAP will be used to introduce new features to the Kitche app and platform.
Kitche operates a free mobile application designed to help consumers manage household food inventories and minimise kitchen waste. The platform features receipt scanning and tailored recipe suggestions to encourage sustainable consumption habits.
Kitche has secured £68k in grant funding from WRAP under the UK government Resource Action Fund. The capital will be deployed to introduce new features to the company platform, including gamification elements designed to encourage sustainable kitchen habits. WRAP administers the grant on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
From the founder
"We’re pleased that the UK government is taking home food waste seriously and proud to be selected among only a handful of companies to work with DEFRA and WRAP. Using a data-driven approach and a host of unique app functionality, we aim to help citizens Eat What They Buy and Buy What They Eat."
Alex Vlassopulos
Co-Founder and CEO at Kitche
Investor perspective
"It’s fantastic to see the UK government recognizing innovative technology companies such as Kitche who are taking action towards creating a more sustainable food industry. We are proud to continue with Kitche on this journey."
Robert Walsh
Managing Partner, QVentures
Use of funds
- 01Continue product development
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Kitche develops a mobile application designed to help consumers reduce household food waste and save money.