SEEDBED programme will support aspiring entrepreneurs to determine whether there is a market for products or services that utilise innovative agri-food technologies.
Entrepreneurs will receive:
- training at a 4-day residential bootcamp (in June/July) based on unique customer-oriented methodology, supporting the development of a startup business model
- reimbursement of travel costs to go out and speak to potential customers
- an invitation to a final event where you will pitch your validated business idea to a panel of industry experts
- mentorship by leading agri-food sector players with specialised knowledge and skills to develop food sector innovation
- the opportunity to win equity-free cash prizes (up to €20,000)
The EIT Food Seedbed Pre-Accelerator Programme are looking for teams that:
- are composed of at least two members
- are developing an innovation set to make a big impact on any part of the food sector including the way we produce, deliver, consume and recycle our food
- have not previously been awarded significant funding to support market validation of your idea or innovation
- from anywhere in the world (but: we expect active, consistent engagement in the program - this requires physical presence from the team members at one of our bootcamp locations and final pitch event)
- Deadline: 10.5.2019
- Detailed information is available here
- Application: https://www.f6s.com/seedbed
- Terms and Conditions
- Results will be communicated to applicants on 17.05.2019, Residential Bootcamp Training takes place in the period June-July 2019