The Ceres Awards aim to recognise the work of alumni and farmers that have participated at EIT Food Programmes of the South region for their great contribution to the agrifood industry.
2023
2025
About CERES Awards
Ceres was the goddess of agriculture in Roman mythology, known for teaching and revolutionizing the agrifood system day-to-day.
That might sound familiar; indeed, after several exciting years that EIT Food is transforming the agrifood industry, we believe it is time to reward our community and the success of all the startups that have been supported by EIT Food South and all farmers that have positively impacted the environment since their participation in an EIT Food South programme.
Applications are closed!
By participating, you agree with the terms and conditions. Please click in the below link to have access to all the information about the terms and conditions of the awards:
For any additional information, please contact us at: southcommunications@eitfood.eu
EIT Food South Programmes: 4 categories and 6 prizes of €3,000
1️⃣ Best Marketed Innovation Award
Remarkable products or services developed during or after participating in an EIT Food South project or programme.
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2️⃣ Excellence in Growth Award
To acknowledge the progress startups have had since their participation in an EIT Food South project or programme. In this category we will grant two different awards:
2.1. Employment Creator Award: startups that have significantly broadened their workforce.
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2.2. Revenue Generator Awards: the capacity to highly increase their financial revenues.
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3️⃣ Fundraising Startup Award
Startups which have attracted a great amount of funds, whether they come from public or private sources.
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4️⃣ Women in Agrifood Award
A specific award to female entrepreneurs who took part in an EIT Food South project or programme and have. This Award is supported by the Supernovas and the Empowering Women in Agrifood. In this category we will grant two different awards:
4.1. Marketed Innovation Award: innovative products/services created or improved by women entrepreneurs.
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4.2. Female Founder Award: female-led startups consolidated since their participation in the EWA Programme.
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Growth Awards for Regenerative Farmers: 3 prizes up to €10.000
The category "Growth Awards for Regenerative Farmers", honours the most successful projects to reduce carbon footprint and implement innovative technologies to improve farm management. Find here the Terms & Conditions (ENG).
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