Apply Now for the AGRIFOOD ACCELERATOR! Part of the INNOVATE EU training program – Empowering Deeptech Startups Across Europe
Are you building the future of food? Join us to accelerate your agrifood startup and develop innovative solutions for a healthier, more sustainable European food system.
📍 When & Where?
🗓️ 24–25 November – Onsite in Vilnius, Lithuania
🗓️ 9 & 11 December – Online sessions
💡 What’s in it for you?
- Shape your business model with expert support using the Business Model Canvas
- Identify key development areas and test your value proposition
- Learn about funding strategies and prepare for successful fundraising
- Get valuable feedback from mentors and peers in the agrifood sector
🌱 Who should apply?
Early-stage agrifood startups and scaleups from all EU regions with bold ideas and a drive to innovate. Priority regions: Latvia, Lithuania, Northeast Romania, Spain (Aragon) and Germany Baden-Württemberg).
💸 Accepted startups may be entitled for the travel cost compensation
🕒 Apply by: November 1st, 2025
👉 Don’t miss your chance to scale your impact in Europe’s agrifood innovation space.
🌟 Special Opportunity: Participate in the AgriFood Forum 2025 (November 26)
This year’s AgriFood Forum 2025) is more relevant than ever, as a participant in the accelerator, you’ll gain exclusive access to the forum and connect with top minds in agrifood innovation.
🤝 Beyond the Accelerator: continued support awaits. After the program, selected startups will benefit from:
✅ One-on-one mentorship meetings with top experts – personalized guidance to tackle technical, strategic, and market-specific challenges
✅ A mentor-matching service: apply with your startup’s challenge, and we’ll connect you with the right expert
🕒 Application deadline: November 1st, 2025
👉 Don’t miss your chance to grow, connect, and transform Europe’s agrifood landscape.
About INNOVATE EU
A new international acceleration program – INNOVATE-EU – has officially launched, aiming to bridge the innovation gap between Europe’s leading and emerging regions. Funded by the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA), INNOVATE-EU supports deep tech startups in Greentech, Agrifood, ICT, and Health to scale their innovations and connect with key actors in Europe’s dynamic innovation ecosystems.
What is INNOVATE-EU?
INNOVATE-EU is a two-year EU-funded initiative that brings together eight partners from five countries – Germany, Romania, Spain, Latvia, and Lithuania – to strengthen regional innovation capacity and build a pan-European startup support community.
Coordinated by STEINBEIS 2i GmbH (Germany), the consortium includes:
- Grünhof GmbH (Germany)
- IMAGO-MOL and CLUSTERO (Romania)
- IDIA and FZC (Spain)
- LPUF (Latvia)
- AgriFood Lithuania DIH (Lithuania)
With €1.46 million in total funding, the program addresses regional disparities and empowers deeptech startups through tailored training, mentorship, and connections to investors and ecosystems. Between October and December 2025, following with 2nd round of program in 2026 INNOVATE-EU will deliver a series of specialized training modules and events designed to fast-track startup growth:
- Accelerate (Germany)
- Play Class: Business Model Canvas (Germany)
- RAISE VC Masterclass (Germany)
- Rubik Garage MVP-ready
- Rubik EDU (pre- MVP) (Romania)
- Agrifood Accelerator (Lithuania)
- One-on-one mentorship (Spain, Germany, Romania, Latvia, Lithuania)
The modules are tailored to startups in key sectors and regions, combining online and on-site formats with opportunities for travel cost reimbursement.
Who Can Apply?
Startups and scaleups working in:
- ✅ Greentech
- ✅ ICT
- ✅ Agrifood
- ✅ Health / Medtech
Priority is given to applicants from Latvia, Lithuania, Northeast Romania, Spain (Aragon), and Germany (Baden-Württemberg). However, startups from all EU regions are welcome.
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, with deadlines starting in September 2025. Each module has its own application link and timeline, so interested startups should apply early.
🔗 Why It Matters
Europe’s innovation landscape suffers from fragmentation, often leaving startups in moderate or emerging innovator regions without the support they need to scale. INNOVATE-EU tackles this head-on by:
- Building cross-border connections
- Providing hands-on support and training
- Giving startups access to investors and pilot customers
- Creating an inclusive European startup community
📣 Join Us!
Are you a deeptech startup ready to scale across Europe?
💡 Learn more and apply: www.innovateeu.eu
📨 Contact us: info@innovateeu.eu
📍 First onsite event: 28–29 October 2025, Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Details
🌍 Part of the INNOVATE-EU training program – Empowering Deeptech Startups Across Europe
Are you building the future of food? Join us to accelerate your agrifood startup and develop innovative solutions for a healthier, more sustainable European food system.
📍 When & Where?
🗓️ 24–25 November – Onsite in Vilnius, Lithuania
🗓️ 9 & 11 December – Online sessions
💡 What’s in it for you?
- Shape your business model with expert support using the Business Model Canvas
- Identify key development areas and test your value proposition
- Learn about funding strategies and prepare for successful fundraising
- Get valuable feedback from mentors and peers in the agrifood sector
🌱 Who should apply?
Early-stage agrifood startups and scaleups from all EU regions with bold ideas and a drive to innovate. Priority regions: Latvia, Lithuania, Northeast Romania, Spain (Aragon) and Germany Baden-Württemberg).
💸 Accepted startups may be entitled for the travel cost compensation
🕒 Apply by: November 1st, 2025
👉 Don’t miss your chance to scale your impact in Europe’s agrifood innovation space.
🌟 Special Opportunity: Participate in the AgriFood Forum 2025 (November 26)
This year’s AgriFood Forum 2025) is more relevant than ever, as a participant in the accelerator, you’ll gain exclusive access to the forum and connect with top minds in agrifood innovation.
🤝 Beyond the Accelerator: continued support awaits. After the program, selected startups will benefit from:
✅ One-on-one mentorship meetings with top experts – personalized guidance to tackle technical, strategic, and market-specific challenges
✅ A mentor-matching service: apply with your startup’s challenge, and we’ll connect you with the right expert
🕒 Application deadline: November 1st, 2025
👉 Don’t miss your chance to grow, connect, and transform Europe’s agrifood landscape.