Fifteen early-stage pet companies participated in Leap Venture Academy’s 2020 Bootcamp, in which startups shared and received knowledge, resources and insights from each other and industry experts.

The pet food company has partnered with Plug and Play to provide support and resources to emerging companies in the companion animal health market.

The two companies will mentor and support eight to 10 animal health and agriculture technology startups to stimulate innovation in the two industries.

The second annual Leap Venture Academy Bootcamp will be held virtually from Sept. 21 to 25.

The company is using a proprietary fermentation process to develop lab-cultured yeast proteins for the treats, focusing next on producing animal-free meat proteins.

The startup also shuffled its leadership, with the former president moving to CEO and the former CEO moving to chief science officer.

This year’s cohort includes seven young companies disrupting the pet industry with cutting-edge ideas about nutrition, convenience, dog training and end-of-life pet care.

The 2020 Pet Care Innovation Prize winner will be chosen during Global Pet Expo in February.

Innovation centers, incubators and accelerator programs are helping pet food and treat companies create successful, durable brands.