Grants for Drive Food Innovation and Transformation at Scale
Deadline: 17-Dec-21
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is offering grants for Drive Food Innovation and Transformation at Scale to support agri-food startups tackling the biggest challenges within the European food system by developing their capacity as founders and establishing continued partnerships with the EIT Food Accelerator Network community, totaling + 1 billion Euro, to accelerate their growth and impact.
Topics
Green transition through architectural, cultural, and historic sites: Urban farming and regenerative agriculture to reduce emissions and foster the relationship between city and farmer.
Towards circularity and urban resilience: Circular economy through actions sticking to the principles of the food waste hierarchy and efficient reutilization of bio-products and bio waste, achieving emissions and waste reduction and fostering the second life of products.
Ensuring affordability and accessibility to all: Solutions to ensure all people have access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food and to support citizens in acquiring an active and healthy lifestyle, including a healthy diet.
Benefits
The best 4 companies will receive 6 months of tailored international acceleration support by the EIT Food FAN worth €50,000 to accelerate their growth and impact.
Build entrepreneurial skills, benefit from mentoring and gain exposure to your market, potential customers, investors and media.
Become part of the Pan-European network of world-class industry, academic and research institutions.
Benefit from the access to facilities such as labs, pilot sites, agricultural land.
Gain international visibility through EIT Food communication channels.
Eligibility Criteria
Agri-food startups that are set to make a big impact on any part of the agriculture or food supply chain thus committed to building a healthier, more trusted and sustainable food system.
customer validation,
early traction,
technology readiness,
incorporated and based in the EU 27 or one of the Horizon Europe, associated countries.
For more information, visit https://www.eitdigital.eu/our-messages/calls-tenders/eit-community-booster/