EIT Food Invites AgriTech Startups to Test Innovations in Real-World Conditions Across Europe with Test Farms
- Over a 100 startups have benefited from the support of experts – agronomists/farmers and the EIT Food community
- Applications are open until November 22 for a Chance to Pilot Solutions on European Farms
- Selected participants will receive grant of €3,000 to cover testing costs
Leuven, Belgium – EIT Food, Europe’s leading food innovation community supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), is calling for agri-tech startups to apply for its groundbreaking Test Farms program for the sixth year in a row. This initiative, which will run from March to November 2025, offers innovators the opportunity to trial their technology directly on European farmlands, with the support of experienced agronomists, farmers, and industry experts. Innovators selected for this program will gain access to farms across Poland, Spain, Italy, Greece, Turkey, and Portugal, providing hands-on, in-field validation to optimize their solutions.
The primary goal of Test Farms is to combine the technological knowledge of startups with the practical experience of farmers. Innovative solutions are aimed at improving production efficiency, increasing crop yields, as well as reducing costs and improving the quality of products introduced to the market.
Key Benefits of the Test Farms Programme
- Field Testing in Europe: Test products directly on farms across multiple European regions.
- Expert Guidance: Receive mentorship and support from local farmers, agronomists, and the extensive EIT Food community.
- Comprehensive Technology Validation: Collaborate with farmers who will provide detailed feedback on performance, allowing innovators to fine-tune their products for maximum effectiveness.
- Financial Grant: Qualifying startups will receive up to €3,000 to cover testing costs.
The program brings together the technical expertise of startups and the practical insights of farmers to create impatctful solutions that enhance efficiency, crop yield, and product quality. By joining Test Farms startups can open many doors, not only by enabling validation of products, but also by increasing their recognition among investors and potential customers. Program participants will also benefit from EIT Food's wide network of contacts, which includes agricultural companies, research centres and investors. It is also a platform for the exchange of knowledge and experiences, where startups can draw inspiration and support from the most advanced in the industry.
- Application Deadline: November 22, 2024
- Program Timeline: Testing runs from March to November 2025
- Apply Now: https://www.myeitfood.eu/s/log...
- Contact: Oksana Hrynevych - EIT Food
Email: oksana.hrynevych@eitfood.eu
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