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Sales Booster

Explore new markets and grow your venture in the agrifood sector

2022
2025

We support startups with training, coaching, expert advice, and network to prepare for their development and growth in new markets. 

        Why join?

        🧩Build an Internationalisation Action Plan

        Create a robust action plan to support your expansion and boost your sales with the guidance of a personal growth advisor.

        🌍Explore New Markets in Europe & Forge Partnerships

        Connect with leading experts and companies with the support of the EIT Food network, exploring new markets and establishing partnerships for future growth.

        👥Group Sessions

        Participate in short dynamic sessions that combine peer-to-peer learning and tailored advice from industry leaders.

        🤝Access to Advisors

        Get tailored guidance from Growth Advisors to build your international strategy and scale in new markets.

        Programme outline

        • Application

        Interested startups apply online by May 25th. Tell us about your growth strategy, team, achievements, and motivation to join the programme. Let us know where and why you want to expand and how you plan to achieve these goals.

        • Startup selection

        All startups will be informed about the selection results. Startups selected to join Sales Booster will be asked to sign a participation agreement confirming their commitment to the programme.

        • Sales Booster programme

        Sales Booster will run online from September to mid-November. A detailed programme schedule will be presented to the selected startups upon announcement of the selection results.

        The programme will provide tailored support to each startup considering its growth stage, current needs, and geographical focus.

        All teams will attend regular sessions run by leading business and agrifood experts, fellow startup founders, EIT Food partners, and alumni. Each team will have regular one-on-one meetings with their personal growth advisor who will support their exploration process, help them assess their needs, and develop an internationalisation plan. Startups can request meetings with business and industry experts from the EIT Food network and our pool of experienced coaches.

        By the end of the programme, each startup will develop an internationalisation action plan for a chosen country.

        For whom?

        Do you have an impactful solution? Check out which of the following options suits you better:

        For whom?

        Sales Booster is a programme designed for two types of innovative startups:

        • Agrifood startups with impactful solutions in one of EIT Food’s focus areas;
        • Startups from other sectors with an impactful product/solution that can be applied in the agrifood industry.

        Apply for Sales Booster if:

        • your innovative product or solution achieved considerable results in sales;
        • you have consolidated your home market and you are looking to expand within the geographical area covered by EIT Food;
        • you have a sales/business development team and resources available to start expanding your sales abroad;
        • you are fully committed to participating in the programme and working with experts and advisors.

        Eligibility criteria

        • Your startup is registered in one of the following RIS (Regional Innovation Scheme) countries: Bulgaria, Cyprus, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Réunion, Martinique, Mayotte and Saint-Martin (France), the Azores and Madeira (Portugal), and the Canary Islands (Spain);
        • You have an innovative agrifood technology/solution fitting one of EIT Food’s focus areas OR you have an impactful product/solution in another sector that can be applied in the agrifood industry;
        • You are looking to expand within the geographical area covered by EIT Food;
        • You have submitted a complete application in English;
        • You are not currently enrolled in EIT Food Accelerator Network or RisingFoodStars association.

        Agrifood startups

        Agrifood startups with impactful solutions contributing to at least one of EIT Food's missions.

        Non Agrifood Startups

        Startups from other sectors with an impactful product/solution that can be applied in the agrifood industry contributing to at least one of EIT Food's missions.

        Apply for Sales Booster if

        • Your product or solution has achieved meaningful early-stage sales.
        • You've established a presence in your local market and are now looking to expand in European countries.
        • You have a sales or business development team, along with the resources to begin your international expansion.
        • You’re fully committed to participating in the programme and collaborating with experts and advisors to drive your startup's growth.

        Timeline

        1. April

          Online aplication

        2. April

          Open call for experts: Growth Advisors

        3. May-June

          Startup selection, matchmaking

        4. June-November

          Sales Booster Programme Activities

        Still have questions about growing your startup and Sales Booster? 

        Watch our webinar to find out how the programme can help

        Project lead

        Izaskun Valle02
        Izaskun Valle EIT Food South

        Senior Regional Project Officer – Startups

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