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The 12 Game-Changing Agrifood Startups Selected for Innovation and Impact

Meet the 12 visionary startups selected for their outstanding potential to transform the agrifood sector. Chosen through a rigorous selection process, these companies stood out for their strong alignment with programme goals, capacity to integrate with the local ecosystem, and readiness to scale.

Key selection criteria included the clarity and impact of their pitch—highlighting the problem they aim to solve, the novelty of their solution, expected outcomes, and the capabilities of their teams. Comprehensive evaluations, including expert feedback, ensured a 360-degree view of each candidate’s potential.

Serbia

Atfield Technologies

A next-generation vineyard intelligence and management tool based on dense canopy climate sensing.

Portugal

Bee-Sweet

Artisanal producers of raw, natural nectar with unique “Drop” packaging, recognised globally for its design.

Italy

Bluana

A foodtech startup developing plant-based seafood alternatives to tuna and salmon sashimi.

Spain

Circular Powder

A circular economy innovator transforming surplus production and by-products into healthy, versatile powders.

Spain

FarmLabs (Agro4)

A mobile app-based field monitoring system that supports farmers in reducing fertilizer use and improving soil health.

Poland

MEGencymes

Developers of health-promoting powder additives that enhance protein absorption in various foods.

Hungary

nFresh - Nanobubbles Europe

Innovators using NBO3 ozone nanobubbles to combat food spoilage and extend shelf life.

Poland

PreservaCoat

A patented solution using bacterial metabolites to prolong the freshness of fruits and vegetables pre- and post-harvest.

Hungary

Proofminder

A crop analytics platform delivering detailed plant-level insights to help growers boost yields sustainably.

Hungary

SpaceCrop

A precision farming solution leveraging satellite data and AI for irrigation management and crop monitoring.

Czech Republic

TropicStream

Creators of functional flour from spent beer grains, promoting healthy and sustainable food alternatives.

Bulgaria

Zero Wave

A circular economy startup producing biscuits from upcycled food waste materials.

Project lead

Begon âa Perez Villarreal2 1
Begoña Pérez-Villarreal EIT Food South

Regional Director – EIT Food South

Amparo San Jose02
Amparo de San José EIT Food South

Regional Business Creation Portfolio Manager

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