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EIT Food

Offers European food innovation support connecting teams with nutrition technology development.

European Unionwww.eitfood.eu

Key stats

Annual funding€70M

Programs4

Active grants1

Total grants4

About

EIT Food is one of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology's Knowledge and Innovation Communities, a European Union-backed public-private partnership focused on changing how food is produced, distributed, and consumed. It works across Europe with 233+ partner organisations spanning industry, universities, and research institutes, and its public profile ties it to both direct support an…

Programs & grants under this funder

Food Accelerator Network (FAN)

Supports Three accelerator for pre Series A agrifood startups travel grant plus innovation tech validation prize across six hubs.

1 grant

Food Accelerator Network (FAN)

Closed

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Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing Instrument

Supports food innovation pilots and proof projects connecting startups with corporate partners.

2 grants

Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing — Cutoff 1 31)

Between cycles

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Proof-of-Concept Co-Financing — Cutoff 2 30)

Open

— pool·100 days

Seedbed Venture Catalyst

Supports Pre seed venture builder program for early agrifood founders smart funding, coaching, and seven specialist venture builder partners.

1 grant

Seedbed Venture Catalyst — TeamUp

Between cycles

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EIT Food RisingFoodStars

Offers technology startup teams in European Union that are turning innovation ideas into reliable market-ready products.

Last verified: 27 May 2026Source: www.eitfood.eu