Ten Startups Selected for EIT Food’s Test Farms Programme to Trial Innovations on Real Farms
The Test Farms programme by EIT Food offers a unique opportunity for innovative agri-food startups to validate their technologies in real-world settings. By connecting entrepreneurs with farmers, agronomists, and experts, the programme facilitates on-the-ground collaboration and product development.
The third Spanish company selected, Enkitek, was founded by Victor Cantón and employs a team of seven including project lead Irina Craiciu. Their robotic multi-arm harvesting platform integrates IoT, AI, and robotics to optimise operations, boost yield, and cut costs. The prototype is being tested on cucumber crops in a greenhouse in Almería.
Another Spanish startup, Agri Solutions, led by Julian Ćmikiewicz, is developing a digital traceability platform for the food supply chain, capturing emissions, water usage, and regenerative farming practices. It automatically collects real data and produces digital product passports. Its solution will be trialled in Italy.
The remainder of the selected startups include:
- Microhobist (Turkey)
- PreservaCoat (Portugal)
- Symbiagro (Italy)
- Lensor (Finland)
- Mealprot and Atlas Terra (both Bulgaria)
In addition to field validation, the programme introduces these innovations to potential customers and investors, promoting sustainable agricultural practices and connecting producers to tested technologies.
Startups and farms will work together over the coming months, culminating in presentations to the market between November and February. Participants will also have the opportunity to pitch their solutions to investors and sector leaders at Next Bite 2025 in Brussels on 15–16 October.
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