The entrepreneurship programme designed for startups as post-accelerator to serve as your gateway to the Basque Entrepreneurship Ecosystem, extending your reach into the Spanish and European markets.
10 startups from different agrifood verticals and various scales (international, national, and local).
Free (+ €3,000 in accommodation and travel support per startup.
Any entrepreneurial talent or startup can apply to the programme, with a priority element to those coming from RIS countries. A panel of international and local jurors will select 10 startups from different agrifood verticals and various scales—international, national, and local.
This unique initiative offers a transformative journey with three-week onsite immersion at the BAT | B Accelerator Tower in Bilbao, Spain. This is part of the European Regional Innovation Scheme, to boost innovation ecosystems.
Designed for agrifood entrepreneurs across our verticals, the program unlocks access to Spanish and European markets. With only 20% of the curriculum dedicated to group sessions in Bilbao, participants will benefit from an individual journey crafted around their specific needs, with direct interaction with potential providers, customers, investors, and industry leaders:
Immersive Agenda: Spend 3-4 weeks in Bilbao at B Acceleration Tower (BAT) and connect from there with leading companies in the sector linked to your value chain and growth needs.
Targeted Training Sessions: Identify and tackle individual and collective challenges through targeted training, finding effective solutions to meet your needs.
Conferences and Networking: Engage with leading other entrepreneurs and key stakeholders in the agrifood sector to expand your company potential in the Basque, Spanish and European ecosystem.
Individualized support provided by the experts running the programme and the EIT Food team to support your individual journey.
Immerse yourself in the dynamic and innovative Basque entrepreneurial ecosystem, known for its unique and effective innovation models and its welcome structures for softlanding.Â
Customised Mentorship & Advisory
Receive personalized support to address specific post-incubation and acceleration challenges, enhancing your readiness for market entry and growth.
Logistics & Accessibility Funding
Receive up to €3,000 in accommodation and travel support per startup, making the programme more accessible.
Startup Financing & Incorporation Support
Financial Support for company creation and pre-seed support: Up to €25.000 in a SAFE agreement format after proof of company creation in the Basque country.
Mentoring & Market Navigation
Meet and engage with industry influencers who will mentor you and help you navigate the market
Startup-Centric Solution Development
The programme emphasizes solving individual problems or urgent issues identified by startups, fostering practical and actionable solutions.
Exclusive Network Access
Join a selective cohort of the best agrifood startups, part of a network with over 5,000 startups.
Peer Learning & Collaboration
Find mutual support, exchange knowledge, share experiences, and collaborate on common challenges, fostering a collaborative environment for collective success.
Supported by
The Department of Food, Rural Development, Agriculture and Fisheries of the Basque Government, and the Provincial Council of Bizkaia for supporting this initiative.
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