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The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) 2026 Call is a multi-hub European accelerator program from EIT Food that supports high-potential agrifood and foodtech startups in validating their technologies and accelerating go-to-market readiness.
Selected startups join one of six specialized hubs across Europe — in Munich, Helsinki, Paris, Warsaw, Catania, and Wageningen — each focused on a key theme such as smart supply chains, circular food systems, biotech ingredients, future agriculture, water-smart systems, or digital farming. The top three startups per hub (18 total) receive subgrants of up to €50,000 to implement a Technology Validation Project in 2027.
Eligible applicants are early-stage companies (pre-series A, revenues up to €1 million) established in EU or Horizon Europe-associated countries, including the UK and Switzerland. The 2026 application deadline was April 8, 2026.
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EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) – Call for Startups 2026 - EIT Food EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) – Call for Startups 2026 EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) – Call for Startups 2026 The call supports high-potential agrifood and foodtech startups to validate their technologies, accelerate go-to-market readiness, and access European expertise, networks, and funding through the EIT Food Accelerator Network.
The EIT Food Accelerator Network (FAN) is a multi-hub European accelerator programme supporting high-impact agrifood and foodtech startups to validate their technologies and accelerate market readiness. The 2026 call invites ambitious startups to join one of six specialised hubs across Europe, each focused on a key theme shaping the future of food systems.
Accelerator Hubs & Themes Selected startups will join one of the following programmes: Munich, Germany – Smart and Low-Carbon Supply Chains Helsinki, Finland – Circular Solutions for Food Systems Paris, France – Biotech Ingredients, Products and Processes Warsaw, Poland – Future Resilient Agriculture Catania, Italy – Water-Smart Agrifood Systems Wageningen, Netherlands – Digital & Autonomous Farming Solutions Duration: 2–3 months (September–December 2026) Format: Delivered in parallel across six European hubs Focus: Technology validation, commercial acceleration, and investment readiness Startups will undergo a rigorous selection process evaluated by entrepreneurs, investors, and industry experts.
Once selected, participants gain access to: Expert mentorship and tailored coaching European research facilities and validation infrastructure Industry and corporate connections Investment readiness support Access to the EIT Food Innovation Community The programme supports startups in refining their technology roadmap, strengthening their go-to-market strategy, and accelerating adoption in the market.
At the end of the programme, each hub will host a Technology Validation Pitch Event. The top three startups per hub (18 in total) will receive: The subgrant will support the implementation of a Technology Validation Project in 2027, in collaboration with leading universities, research centres, or specialised facilities of the startup’s choice.
To apply for the EIT Food Accelerator Network programme: You must be a registered company established in an EU Member State or Horizon Europe-associated countries (NB; this includes the UK) in or after 2016 Your business innovation must be underpinned by a technology with a prototype, or pilot project (paid or unpaid) with TRL 4-8 It must also fall under one of EIT FAN’s themes Your company must be pre-series A, with revenues up to €1 million and a team, no more than 20 people Ideally, you will have successfully completed customer validation Ideally, you will be able to demonstrate traction, for example, through letters of support, sales, or signed letters of intent Switzerland and UK-based companies are eligible to apply.
However, eligibility for funding will be determined based on Switzerland’s and the UK’s eligibility status for EU funding at that time. Register for the "Ask us anything" webinar: March 5th: https://eitfoodhive. eu/networks/events/205719 March 24th: https://eitfoodhive.
eu/networks/events/205989 EIT Food Accelerator Network 2026 Themes Terms And Conditions2026 FAN Core Programme 2026 VERSION 07 04 EIT Food is inviting proposals for a Managed IT Services partner EIT Food seeks a partner in the domain of Information Technology that can provide qualitative Managed IT support for the next 3 years.
EIT Food is seeking a Salesforce Specialist to support the operation, administration, and continuous improvement of its Salesforce platform, working closely with internal teams and the external implementation partner.
Call for Empowering Women in Agrifood (EWA) Grow Programme 2026 Participants The EWA Grow Programme 2026 is looking for women entrepreneurs from Albania, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Italy, Lithuania, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Türkiye and Ukraine to join a 6-month programme and develop or grow their agrifood… View all recent Open Calls by EIT Food
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Early-stage and growth-stage agrifood startups and SMEs located in the EU or Horizon Europe Associated Countries. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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