EIT Food Accelerator Network

Accelerator, Incubator, FellowshipActive
Type: AcceleratorInvestment: Up to EUR 50,000 (SAFE)Applications: ClosedFormat: CohortLocation: Flemish Brabant, BelgiumWebsiteApply

Support: Technology validation, market and investment readiness, mentoring, corporate pilot projects, RisingFoodStars alumni network

A hybrid agrifood tech acceleration programme of roughly two to three months, run by EIT Food across six European hubs that each carry their own theme: water-smart agrifood systems in Catania, circular food systems in Helsinki, smart and low-carbon supply chains in Munich, biotech ingredients and processes in Paris, digital and autonomous farming in Wageningen, and future-resilient agriculture in Warsaw. Startups receive a travel grant, technology validation and investment readiness support, mentoring, corporate pilot opportunities and investor access. Each hub also awards technology validation prizes of up to EUR 50,000, issued via SAFE. Eligibility covers companies registered in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe associated country, founded 2016 or later, at technology readiness level 4 to 8, pre-Series A and under 20 employees.

Food TechAgricultureBio-based SolutionsWater TechLogistics and Supply Chains

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