EIT Support Programes

The largest and most dynamic community supporting innovation in the food and agriculture sector, EIT Food and NALED, is once again supporting researchers, innovative entrepreneurs, and influential AgriFoodTech start-ups at every step—from developing a business idea, market validation, and acceleration, to technology validation and elevating commercialization to the next level.
No matter what stage you are in, with the help of one of the three entrepreneurship support programs, you can launch, accelerate, or increase the value of your innovative solution and become a game-changer in AgriFoodTech.

We are pleased to inform you that applications for the following programs are now open:

LAUNCH - EIT Food Seedbed Incubator

This six-month program identifies and validates the commercial potential of the most promising AgriFood Tech innovations, offering a fantastic opportunity:

• To connect with over 100 potential customers and stakeholders to validate your research/technology and assess its market potential;

• To join the world’s largest AgriFoodTech innovator community;

• To develop your business model through personalized training and coaching;

• To win up to €10,000 in financial support;

• To participate in networking events across Europe.

Application deadline: February 21, 2025.

ACCELERATE - EIT Food Accelerator Network

This program helps you validate your technology and prepare for further commercialization, offering an excellent opportunity:

• To identify your technological gaps and reshape your product development roadmap;

• To have the chance to win up to €50,000 in funding for implementing your technology validation project;

• To gain exclusive visibility among partners;

• To attend masterclasses and mentoring sessions to enhance your corporate and investment potential;

• To expand your network in the agri-food sector across the EU and meet key industry players;

• To receive a €3,000 grant for travel to networking events.

Application deadline: February 21, 2025.

SCALE - RisingFoodStars

This program identifies the most promising solutions that can scale and reach their full potential in AgriFoodTech, offering a great opportunity:

• To access the largest European innovation network and connect with partners, investors, companies, and stakeholders;

• To receive top-tier mentoring to refine your strategy;

• To increase your visibility by participating in EIT Food’s flagship event, NEXTBITE;

• To secure additional funding.

Application deadline: February 21, 2025.